Sam Shatzkin
I'm a software engineer with a specialization in human-computer interaction. I love the startup world and developing exciting new projects.
If you'd like to learn more about some of my projects, you've come to the right place!
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Portfolio
Education
University of Chicago - Chicago, IL
Master of Science
Computer Science
Representative Courses
- Application Development Capstone
- User Interface and User Experience Design
- Product Management
- Computer Security * PhD Level
Class of 2022
University of Chicago - Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science
Computer Science, with a Specialization in Human Computer Interaction
Representative Courses
Human-Computer Interaction
- Topics in Human Robot Interaction * PhD Level
- Virtual Reality Production
- Electronic Music: Compising with Sound
Engineering
- Creative Machines and Innovative Instrumentation
- Engineering Interactive Electronics onto Printed Circuit Boards
- Computer Architecture
Computer Science
- Entrepeneurship in Technology * Master's Level
- Data Science for Compuer Scientists
- Data Visualization
- Theory of Algorithms
- Graph Theory
Biology
- Networks in Ecology and Evolution * PhD Level
- Machine Learning & Advanced Analytics for Biomedicine
- Introduction to Bioinformatics and Proteomics * Master's Level
- Quantitative Modeling in Biology
- From Fossils to Fermi's Paradox: Origin and Evolution of Intelligent Life
Class of 2022
Big Idea Gap Year - Be'er Sheva, Israel
Training Course for Web and Mobile Programmers. Also participated in a one month internship at the Center for Development and innovation in Be’er Sheva’s high-tech park.
Sept 2017 - Feb 2018
Bronx High School of Science - New York, NY
Specialized Science High School - Math Research Specialization
Sept 2013 - June 2017
Experience
Activities
American Museum of Natural History Junior Council - New York, NY
December 2022 - Present
University of Chicago Engineering Society - Chicago, IL
President
- Coordinate and lead long-term engineering projects, guest speakers, and educational workshops for 20-40 people
- Increased membership by 500% through a graphic design and marketing overhaul, organizing info sessions, and introducing new events and workshops that better engage with current and prospetive members
- Manage Society budget, apply to grants for project funding, and recruit corporate event sponsors
October 2018 - June 2022
Kappa Theta Pi, Professional Technology Fraternity - Chicago, IL
April 2021 - June 2022
Skills
Programming Languages
Tools
Additional Languages, Tools and Skills
- Photography & Videography
- Soldering
- Laser Cutting
- 3-D Printing
- Juggling
Just for Fun!
Currently Reading
- H.P. Lovecraft: The Complete Fiction by H.P. Lovecraft
- The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives by Leonard Mlodinow
Recent Reads
- Freakonomics by Stephen Dubner and Steven Levitt.
- Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K. Dick
- Invisible Planets: Contemporary Chinese Science Fiction in Translation edited by Ken Liu.
- Algorithms to Live By by Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths.
Currently Watching
- White Lotus Season 2 (No Spoilers Please!)
Recent Movies / TV
- Avatar the Way of Water
- The Menu
- Stranger Things Season 4 Looking forward to season 5!
- Shameless
Awards & Certifications
- Dean's List 2018-2019 Academic Year
- Award for Outstanding Abstract Art, Arts Connection - May 2015
- Award for Display of Outstanding Entrepeneurship, Big Idea - Summer 2014