Drone System with 3D Simulation and XR Integration
Developing an embedded quadcopter system with SLAM navigation in GPS-denied environments, linked to Unity XR simulations for real-time collision testing.
I'm Shifa, a
Computer Science Student
University of California, Davis (2023–2026)
A Bit About Me
Undergraduate Computer Science student with strong academic performance and hands-on experience in software engineering, data science, machine learning, and computer architecture.
Proficient in object-oriented programming, algorithm design, complexity analysis, and mathematical foundations. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams, with a focus on delivering results.
Recognized for strong communication, leadership in student organizations, and a commitment to innovation.
Research Highlights
AI and NLP for Environmental Governance
Built an NLP pipeline to extract and classify environmental discourse from government policy documents, leveraging transformer-based models for theme analysis.
Past Experience
Skills
Projects
Secure Communications via Covert Timing Channel Simulation
Simulated packet transmission and buffer dynamics in Python to analyze covert data leakage rates under varying network loads.
Register-Level CPU Simulation and Cache Design
Designed and tested a custom CPU and cache system in Logisim, optimizing circuits to reduce execution cycles for arithmetic operations.
Student Success Prediction Webapp
A predictive web application that analyzes lifestyle patterns to forecast student performance. Integrated interactive UI, multiple ML models, and real-time results visualization.