Seya Makin
Dubai | www.linkedin.com/in/seyamakin | +971 55 371 2979 | seya.makin@mymail.aud.edu
EDUCATION
American University in Dubai
Dubai
B.S. Computer Engineering
Expected Graduation Date: May 2026
●GPA: 3.48
●University leadership role: Secretary of the Indian club
●Scholarship : H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Scholarship for Undergrad- on the grounds of 90%+
Gems Modern Academy
High School diploma in Computer & Science
●12th : 98.75%, 10th : 96.8%
●K.S. Varkey Academic Scholarship : rewarded on the grounds of 95%+
Dubai
Graduation Date: May 2022
WORK EXPERIENCE
Lenovo
Dubai
Market analyst
June - August 2024
●Conducted a comprehensive market analysis of Lenovo's brand image within key Middle Eastern retail channels.
●Evaluated Lenovo's retail effectiveness, analyzing product displays, promoter engagement, and customer experience,
benchmarked against competitors (HP, ASUS, Acer, Huawei, Samsung, Honor) to identify key areas for improvement.
GEMS
Dubai
Tahseen Mentor
September - December 2021
●Mentored juniors in mathematics and sciences (physics, chemistry, biology)
●Focused on ensuring deep understanding of fundamental principles which resulted in a significant improvement in their
academics
PROJECTS
Fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing
Dubai
Digital Filter Implementation on Arduino
February - April 2025
●Implemented IIR digital filters on an Arduino Due.
●Utilized Simulink for modeling, interfacing with function generators and oscilloscopes (including coding on MATLAB), and
demonstrated skills in digital signal processing, hardware-in-the-loop implementation, and auto-coding.
Software Engineering
Dubai
Carbon System
March - April 2025
●Collaborated on software development lifecycle for a 3-layer (presentation, business, application) carbon systems
application, producing UI sketches, C++ code, and comprehensive documentation covering requirements, design, and
ethical implications.
Numerical Methods
Dubai
Heat Convection
March - April 2024
●Developed a MATLAB program to determine the temperature of a circular rod using numerical methods to solve a
second-order differential equation derived from heat convection principles.
●Compared numerical and analytical solutions, and analyzed the effects of varying the number of segments in the numerical
solution.
SOCIAL WORK & EXTRA CURRICULAR
●Instagram account for original Mandala Art: achieved an organic engagement of 10k+ views on videos
●Adopt A Grandparent: Participated in a school-led initiative focused on combating social isolation
●edX courses: Generative AI for Business Leaders, AI & Coding
SKILLS & INTERESTS
●Technical Skills: C++ and C (programming) | Java (BlueJ) | Visual Basic (coding) | Intel Quatrus || | MATLAB | Excel
(Microsoft) | Powerpoint (Microsoft) | Word (Microsoft) | Canva | Stock ownership & Investment strategies
●Soft Skills: Communication | Leadership | Collaboration I Time management | Empathy | Problem solving | Dedication and
Determination | Obedience
●Interests: finance, management, consultancy, and developing analytical skills through case coaching