Omar A.

Software Engineer | Building Secure, User-Centric Systems

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

About

I’m a software engineer passionate about building secure, customer-centric solutions to real world issues. I enjoy designing robust and reliable systems while keeping user experience at the core of every decision. Alongside my core engineering work, I’m actively expanding my expertise across machine learning, data analytics, and cloud technologies to create smarter, data-driven systems.  I’m driven by curiosity, continuous learning, and a desire to build products that provide value to users and businesses alike. I’m always open to collaborating, learning from others, and taking on challenges that push me to grow as a developer.

Experience

  • Entrust ()
    • Software Developer
      Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Software Development Co-op
      Oct 2023 - Dec 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • IT Support Specialist at University of Minnesota
    May 2023 - Dec 2023 · 8 mos

    • Provide technical assistance to clients with software and hardware troubleshooting • Communicate with specialized technical teams to coordinate systemwide updates and respond to major outages • Contribute to resolving a projected yearly total of over 110,000 technology tickets submitted by over 78,000 students and staff throughout the university system

  • EEG Technician Assistant at Mayo Clinic
    Jul 2021 - Oct 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    • Work with epilepsy experts to provide comprehensive seizure care for over 14,000 adults and children seen by our epilepsy center every year

  • Biomedical Research Intern at National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
    May 2021 - Dec 2022 · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Analyzed unique genetic inserts in hepatitis B variants and proposed modern treatments for patients • Presented our research team’s findings at the 2021 and 2022 annual NIH Summer Research Symposiums

  • Executive Board Member, Research Club at University of Minnesota-Rochester
    May 2021 - Dec 2022 · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Organized events for 70+ members to meet researchers from a range of scientific disciplines • Coordinated mentorship program for 15+ students with graduate students from Mayo Clinic