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Khalid El Haji, M.Sc.

Delft, The Netherlands
khalid.el.haji@gmail.com
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Founding Engineer at the age of 16 at a successful startup (Veylinx). Recipient of the ECHO STEM Award 2022 for excellent university students with outstanding community involvement. M.Sc. Computer Science (Cum Laude) at TU Delft.

Work Experience

TU Delft

TU Delft

(Head) Teaching Assistant
Apr 2018 - May 2023
  • Assisted and taught numerous university-level courses including object-oriented programming, data science, software testing and engineering methods.
  • Taught Java, Python, Git, CI/CD principles and SCRUM methodology.

Designing Intelligence Lab

Designing Intelligence Lab

Software Engineer
Jul 2021 - Aug 2021
  • Created software to analyze conversational speech data using Python, Pandas and Matplotlib.
  • Collaborated with the Principal Investigator to assess and transform raw research data.

Recycleye

Recycleye

Machine Learning Intern
Apr 2020 - Jun 2020
  • Developed software for generating synthetic image training data using Blender Engine and Python.
  • Assisted in creating a RESTful API for data handling/accessing using Flask and Python.

Veylinx

Veylinx

Founding Engineer
Aug 2015 - Jul 2017
  • Built the software platform using JavaScript, React, Node.js, Bootstrap and Sass.
  • Collaborated with business/insights team to further extend software platform functionality and reduce pain points.

Education

TU Delft

TU Delft

M.Sc. Computer Science (track: Artificial Intelligence)
Sep 2020 - Aug 2023
  • Graduated Cum Laude with thesis subject on evaluating Large Language Models (LLMs) for unit test generation.

UCLA

UCLA

Summer school, Venture Initiation
Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
  • Chosen from a pool of 50+ candidates to receive a full scholarship from the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science to attend UCLA during the summer semester of 2023.

TU Delft

TU Delft

B.Sc. Computer Science & Engineering
Sep 2017 - Jun 2020
  • Nominated for highly selective semester abroad program in Shanghai at the renown University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute.

Technical Skills

  • Python
  • Java
  • JavaScript/TypeScript
  • HTML5/CSS
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • React
  • Node.js
  • Git
  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • Linux/Bash
  • CI/CD

Soft Skills

  • Goal-setting
  • Public Speaking
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Event Organization
  • Entrepreneurial Attitude

Languages

Dutch
Native
English
Full professional proficiency

Projects

The Git Educational Insights Tool Project (Geit)

The Git Educational Insights Tool Project (Geit)

Founder
Aug 2019 - Current
  • Created Geit, the world's first open-source code contribution insights tool specifically designed for educators. Developed using Python, JavaScript and React.
  • The tool has been used by numerous professors to support their teaching activities. Link: http://geitsoftware.com/

Extracurricular

Lijst Bèta

Lijst Bèta

Chairman of the Advisory Board
Sep 2022 - Current
  • Advise and guide sitting members of the TU Delft Central Student Council of the political party named Lijst Bèta.
  • Chair meetings with all members of the Advisory Board.

W.I.S.V. 'Christiaan Huygens'​

W.I.S.V. 'Christiaan Huygens'​

Chairman of the Committee for Master's student Activities (ComMA)
Oct 2022 - Aug 2023
  • Organized social events for master computer science students during the academic year of 2022/2023.
  • Led internal meetings and planning efforts.

TU Delft

TU Delft

Mentorate of Computer Science
Sep 2021 - Nov 2022
  • Mentored incoming master computer science students by providing them guidance and organizing social activities.

Central Student Council of TU Delft

Central Student Council of TU Delft

Elected Member
Sep 2021 - Aug 2022
  • Awarded a 12-month scholarship to serve full-time in the Central Student Council, representing 28,000 students and working directly with the Executive Board as a legal partner.
  • Initiated the TU Delft Diversity & Inclusion Grant, resulting in numerous organizations receiving funding for community building activities. Link: https://www.tudelft.nl/en/di-grant

World Summit AI

World Summit AI

Volunteer
Oct 2018
  • Assisted and guided attendees for two days during the 2018 edition of the World Summit AI.