Umar M. Faruque

I’m an undergrad studying the science of computers, specifically focusing on data science and machine learning. My goal is to apply my knowledge to develop efficient and impactful projects.

I have proficiency in Python and C++, and experience with relational database systems such as PostgreSQL and MySQL, although primarily for database integration in my personal projects.

I’m currently working as a data science intern for MetLife, where I work alongside a talented team of data scientists and ML engineers who help me learn more practical skills. Through this experience, I’ve gained insight in financial use-cases for data science & ML.

In addition to my major, I’ve minored in Asian-American studies, where I analyzed historical literature from distinguished Asian-American authors such as Arundhati Roy, Carlos Bulosan, Maxine Hong Kingston, John Okada, Hisaye Yamamoto, and others. These works have significantly shaped my views, as a member of the diaspora. I’m also a recipient of the 2023-2024 Asian-American Scholarship for AAS Minors.

Special thanks to my friends, mentors & professors; their teachings on not just academia, but life, have been invaluable.