Employment History

Temple University Philadelphia, PA, USA

Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant Aug. 2022 — Present

• Exploring potential extensions of a research project that investigates the use of brain-computer interfaces (BCI) for poststroke motor recovery, focusing on decoding cortical activity for enhanced limb function restoration.
• Led a research project in the Computer & Information Sciences department focused on elastic scheduling in data center networks. The project introduced a novel reduction technique that transformed data center networks into flow networks, enabling optimized virtual machine scheduling across any topology. The work culminated in a publication in the Cyber-Physical Systems journal by Taylor & Francis.
• Fostered student success as a TA for courses in programming fundamentals and electrical circuits, receiving high praise for clear explanations, responsiveness, and empathy. Feedback included "One of the best TAs," "Not a thing to change," and "Saved my grade."

Globitel Amman, Jordan

Software Developer Aug. 2021 — Jul. 2022

• Designed and implemented a real-time monitoring service for audio, video, and screens, utilizing RESTful APIs and WebRTC for cross-platform functionality, implementing asynchrony and multithreading for scalability, and developing SQL stored procedures and TCP/UDP WebSockets for real-time streaming.
• Implemented cryptographic utilities for secure data handling, including Base32 encoding/decoding, custom cipher libraries, and integration into a licensing framework.
• Contributed to the development of machine learning models for emotion and mask detection, enhancing software capabilities in real-time environments.

Academic History

Temple University Philadelphia, PA, USA

MS in Electrical Engineering, GPA: 3.85 Jun. 2023 — Present (Expected May 2025)

• Relevant Coursework: Algorithm Design and Analysis, Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, Engineering Optimization, Probability and Random Processes, High-Performance Computing with GPU Architectures, Advanced Processor Systems.
• Associations: IEEE Eta Kappa Nu — Iota Sigma Chapter, College of Engineering Graduate Student Association, Engineers Without Borders — Temple University Chapter, and the Temple Powerlifting Club.

The University of Jordan Amman, Jordan

BS in Electrical Engineering, GPA: 3.79 (Salutatorian) Feb. 2017 — Sept. 2021

• Senior Design Project: Led the development of an IoT-based indoor positioning system designed to operate in complex environments. The project involved fusing Wi-Fi RSSI measurements with IMU data, optimizing beacon placement, and implementing an LSTM-based deep learning model, achieving high accuracy with significant reductions in error rates.

Publications

Qwareeq, Yusuf, Abdalaziz Sawwan, and Jie Wu. "Maximum elastic scheduling of virtual machines in general graph cloud data center networks." Cyber-Physical Systems 10.3 (2024): 283-301. [link].

Skills

• Programming Languages: Python, C/C++, C#, Java, SQL, Verilog, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, L^aT_eX.
• Software Development: OOP, Data Structures, Algorithms, Software Architecture, API Development, Multithreading.
• Web Development: ASP.NET Core, REST APIs, WebSocket, Dapper ORM.
• Cloud & Networking: AWS, Cloud Computing, TCP/IP, Data Center Virtualization, SSH.
• Machine Learning & Data Science: PyTroch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, NumPy, pandas, Matplotlib.
• Tools & Technologies: Git, Kubernetes, MATLAB/Simulink, Microsoft Office.
• Operating Systems: Windows, Linux/Unix.
• Soft Skills: Problem-Solving, Leadership, Teamwork, Communication, Attention to Detail.
• Languages: Arabic, English.

Extracurricular Activities

Temple University College of Engineering Philadelphia, PA, USA

Co-Director of Philadelphia Youth for STEM (PY-STEM) Summer Camp May 2024 — Jun. 2024

• Co-directed the Philadelphia Youth STEM Camp, designing engaging educational modules on topics such as cryptography and probability, leading planning and logistics, and presenting complex STEM concepts in an accessible manner. Emphasized diversity and inclusion while effectively communicating technical content to a variety of audiences, drawing on experience as a graduate TA.