Multidisciplinary Computer Scientist, Mathematician & Physicist with Expertise in AI, Robotics, and Systems Control

PROFILE

Dynamic and versatile computer scientist and physicist with multidisciplinary expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Systems Control. Demonstrated excellence in research, software development, and entrepreneurial ventures. Proven ability to design and implement complex projects using cutting-edge technologies and programming languages. Committed to lifelong learning and innovative problem-solving in academic and industry settings.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Student Assistant
Free University of Bozen-Bolzano --- 2022

• Supported university events under UNIBZ Events.

• Developed and maintained Android-based applications for managing COVID-19 policies and digital access.

Independent Seller & Technical Modifier
eBay --- 2017 -- Present link

• Operate an online store specializing in refurbished ThinkPad T430 laptops (custom BIOS/firmware, Linux optimization), vintage fountain pens, and antiques.

• Handle product sourcing, hardware/software modifications, customer service, and logistics.

• Utilize platforms like GitHub and Linux-based tools for system tuning and documentation.

Student Support Roles
Università della Svizzera italiana & ETH Zürich --- 2014

• Conducted quality control tasks and assisted with academic research processes.

• Served as hiking guide and safety monitor for campus outdoor events and excursions.

EDUCATION

MSc in Computer Science
Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, 2022 link

MSc Coursework in Robotics, Systems & Control
ETH Zürich, 2014 link

MSc Coursework in Artificial Intelligence
Università della Svizzera italiana, 2014 link

BSc in Physics
University of Baghdad, 2008 link

BSc in Operations Research
Al Mansour University College, 2004 link

RESEARCH & ACADEMIC PROJECTS

MSc Thesis: Why Hardware Startups Fail link
Supervisor: Prof. Xiaofeng Wang | Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

• Conducted an in-depth, mixed-methods analysis combining quantitative statistics and qualitative insights to identify key factors behind hardware startup failures.

Projects -- MSc in Artificial Intelligence

ETH Zurich & USI Lugano

1. Unraveling the Semantic Web: A Comprehensive Exploration link
   Instructor: Prof. Mehdi Jazayeri, Assistant: Dr. Sasa Nesic
   Designed and developed using Python.

2. Intelligent Information Access -- Question Answering link
   Instructors: Prof. Mehdi Jazayeri, Prof. Fabio Crestani, Assistant: Dr. Sasa Nesic, Dr. Robert Gambera
   Implemented a QA system in Python.

3. Equilibrium Analysis in Computational Science link
   Instructor: Prof. Mehdi Jazayeri, Assistant: Dr. Sasa Nesic
   Led project design and development in Python.

4. Abstract Algebra through Python: A Computational Approach link
   Instructor: Prof. Mehdi Jazayeri, Assistant: Dr. Sasa Nesic
   Developed Python-based visualizations and computations.

5. Simulation, Modulation, and Optimization link
   Instructor: Prof. Mehdi Jazayeri, Assistant: Dr. Sasa Nesic
   Implemented models in Python for optimization problems.

6. Computational Geometry link
   Instructors: Prof. Mehdi Jazayeri, Prof. Evanthia Papadopoulou, Assistant: Dr. Sasa Nesic
   Co-presented and developed in Python.

7. Ubiquitous Computing link
   Instructors: Prof. Mehdi Jazayeri, Prof. Marc Langheinrich, Assistant: Dr. Sasa Nesic
   Co-led development of context-aware computing tools.

8. Computer Graphics link
   Instructors: Prof. Mehdi Jazayeri, Prof. Kai Hormann, Assistant: Dr. Sasa Nesic
   Created Python-based graphics rendering demos.

9. Programming Languages link
   Instructor: Prof. Mehdi Jazayeri, Assistant: Dr. Sasa Nesic
   Designed language interpreters and compilers in Python.

10. The Rise and Fall of I.O.S. link
    Instructor: Prof. Mehdi Jazayeri, Assistant: Dr. Sasa Nesic
    Team-based analysis and development project.

11. Algorithm and Complexity in Artificial Intelligence link
    Instructors: Prof. Mehdi Jazayeri, Prof. Jürgen Schmidhuber, Assistant: Dr. Sasa Nesic
    Developed and evaluated algorithms in Python.

Projects -- MSc in Computer Science

Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (UNIBZ)

1. SZZ Algorithm for Software Reliability & Testing link
   Supervisor: Prof. Barbara Russo
   Implemented SZZ to analyze bug-inducing commits.

2. AYO Project for Würth Phoenix - Software Reliability & Testing link
   Supervisor: Prof. Barbara Russo
   Developed reliability tools using Java.

3. Lean Start-Up link
   Supervisor: Prof. Xiaofeng Wang
   Designed MVPs and validated hypotheses through rapid iterations.

4. Statistical Methods link
   Supervisor: Prof. Leonardo Ricci
   Applied statistical models for real-world problem solving.

5. Software Process Management link
   Supervisor: Prof. Andrea Janes
   Team project using Django, MySQL, Slack, TravisCI.

6. Requirements & Design of Software Systems link
   Supervisor: Prof. Gabriella Dodero
   Produced requirements, architecture, and design documentation.

7. Institutional Communication link
   Supervisor: Prof. Davide Girardelli
   Developed narrative-driven brand communication strategy.

8. Human-Machine Interaction Seminars link
   Supervisor: Prof. Rosella Gennari
   Applied statistical UX methods (MLE, LaPlace, Jeffrey's, Wilson).

9. Technical & Scientific Communication link
   Supervisor: Prof. Giancarlo Guizzardi
   Wrote and defended academic research paper.

10. System Security link
    Supervisor: Prof. Sven Helmer
    Built and secured an e-commerce platform using PHP.

11. Advanced Internet Technologies link
    Supervisor: Prof. Claus Pahl
    Developed a layered e-commerce system from scratch.

12. Software Reliability & Testing link
    Supervisor: Prof. Barbara Russo
    Java-based implementation and analysis of test coverage tools.

13. Research Methods link
    Supervisor: Prof. Barbara Russo
    Designed and defended a full scientific paper.

14. Mobile Systems Engineering link
    Supervisor: Prof. Romain Robbes
    Developed an Android-based e-commerce app in Android Studio.

15. Seminars in Software and IT Engineering link
    Built a room availability finder using Java, AWS, Jasmine, Trello.

Other Research & Collaborations

• Research projects and collaborations at Free University of Bozen-Bolzano link, ETH Zürich and USI link.

• Self-study project: A Comprehensive Study of The Story of Civilization by Will and Ariel Durant, accompanied by Python applications developed by Heider Jeffer link.

• Authored research proposals supporting projects link.

DIGITAL SKILLS

• Programming Languages: Python, Java, PHP, JavaScript, Perl

• Data Analysis & Tools:  NVivo, Atlas.ti, Minitab, R Project

• Task Automation: CMD, PowerShell, Bash

• Frontend Development: HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap

• Mobile App Development: Android Studio, Kotlin

• AI/ML/DL: Cyberbotics, Pandas, TensorFlow, Scikit-Learn, Seaborn, OpenCV, PyTorch

• Database & DevOps: Docker, Jenkins, Git, GitHub Desktop

• Software & Tools: Django, Scilab, Matlab, Postman

• Graphics Design & Media: Photoshop, Illustrator, OBS, DaVinci Resolve, Blender

• Operating Systems: Linux, Windows, macOS

• Document Preparation: LibreOffice, Microsoft Office, LaTeX

• Web Server: XAMPP, Tomcat Apache

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

• Historiography , Archaeology , Agronomy , Swimming , Camping , Hiking , Documentaries , Horology , Diving , Fountain Pens , Movies

HONORS & AWARDS

• Fully Funded MSc Scholarships: UNIBZ, ETH Zürich, USI

• Lean Startup PinPoint Project Winner -- Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

LANGUAGES

• Arabic (Native)

• English (Full Professional)

• Italian (Intermediate)

Data Privacy Authorization
I authorize the processing of my personal data pursuant to art. 13 of Legislative Decree no. 196 of 30 June 2003 ("Personal Data Protection Code") and art. 13 of GDPR 679/16 ("European Regulation on the Protection of Personal Data").

HEIDER JEFFER

May 25, 2025