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- Marked, graded, calculated and recorded grades of students' work for COIS-3370H: Cyberethics.
- Commented upon students' work as required.

Focus: Hate-Speech Detection Using Machine Learning Models.

Supervisor: Dr. Wenying Feng

- Conducted research on recent developments in hate-speech detection (HSD) with emphasis on AI methods and models.
- Compiled, analyzed and summarized my findings from related publications in the field.
- Assisted in writing a literature review for a survey paper.

Focus: Harnessing Humour to Combat Anti-Vaccine Misinformation.

Principal Investigators: Dr. Andrew Alexander Monti and Dr. Bilal Momani

- Conducted data analysis on social media data (YouTube, Meta, Reddit, etc.) and securing access to platform APIs.
- Maintained ethical data integrity, employed ethical data collection.
- Performed pre-processing and sentiment analysis of the data.
- Assisted with categorization development, data classification, and logistic regression.
- Kept the research team updated on a weekly basis with progress and findings.

- Delivered high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
- Worked with a diverse team to accomplish tasks and meet operational goals.
- Developed better time management and multitasking skills by handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Resolved hundreds of customer issues and complaints through regular interaction, ensuring better customer service.

Focus: Using Machine Learning Prediction Models to Improve Financial Wealth and Literacy.

Supervisor: Dr. Wenying Feng

- Developed and compared ARIMA, LSTM and hybrid forecasting models on Canadian financial datasets.
- Performed data preprocessing, feature engineering and model evaluation (precision, recall, F1, and MSE metrics).
- Co-authored a research paper detailing methodology, results, and recommendations for improving financial decision-making.
- Presented the finished research paper at the SNPD2025-Summer IV International Conference on Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Networking and Parallel/Distributed Computing.

- Provided fast-paced customer service in a high-volume quick-service restaurant environment.
- Took and prepared customer orders accurately while maintaining speed and efficiency during peak hours.
- Operated point-of-sale (POS) systems, handled cash and debit/credit transactions, and balanced tills at shift end.
- Prepared food and beverage items according to company standards while ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, dining areas, and equipment in compliance with food safety and health regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow, manage rush periods, and deliver a positive customer experience.