Please answer the following 3 essay questions outlining the applicant’s personal interests and career goals.
FDU uses the answers to these questions to evaluate if the applicant is the right fit for the program. FDU also uses it to evaluate their writing skills. Please write a genuine response to each of the following questions.
1. How do you think this Graduate Degree can help you achieve your career goals? (400 or more words)
2. Please describe your greatest achievement (up to 150 words OR 1000 characters)
3. What motivates and inspires you? (up to 150 words OR 1000 characters)
Nasrin Nasrabadi
Graduate Student,University Lecturer and BI Analyst
Contact Information
LinkedIn
nasrinnasrabadi@gmail.com
n_nasrabadi@tabrizu.ac.ir
About
Multi-faceted and results-driven professional with advanced analytical, reasoning, and time
management skills. Proven track record in data analysis, opinion mining, business intelligence,
business process improvement and market research. Demonstrated ability to motivate and
build cohesive teams that achieve results. Adept problem solver, employing creativity and
innovation to overcome challenging and complex issues.
Educational Background
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PhD candidate, Computer Science, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran – (2013-Not complete)
Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science
❖ Thesis: Authorship Attribution
❖ Supervisor: Dr. Shahriar Lotfi
❖ Not complete
• M.Sc., Computer Science- Intelligent Systems, Amir Kabir University of Technology, Tehran,
Iran – (2011-2013)
Faculty of Computer Science
❖ Thesis: Design and implement intelligent transportation Systems in the BRT of Tehran
❖ Supervisor: Dr. Mehdi Ghatee
❖ Total GPA: A (16.26/20 in Iranian scale)
• B.Sc., Computer Engineering- Software, Azad University of Karaj, Alborz, Iran -(2006-2010)
Faculty of Computer Engineering
❖ Thesis: Design and Implement Business Intelligence in a company
❖ Advised by: Dr. Ali Ali Jamaat
❖ Total GPA: A (16.79/20 in Iranian scale)
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Research Interests
• Data Science
• NLP
• Business Intelligence & Data mining
• Data Security
Publications
➢ Journal Papers
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Zefreh, E., Didehvar, F., & Nasrabadi, N. (2015). A Hybrid Iterative Algorithm For
Reconstruction Of X-Ray Computed Tomography. Malaysian Journal of Computer
Science, 28(1), 46–58.
Nasrabadi N., Lotfi Sh., Razmara J., Izadkhah H. (2023). A novel method for Authorship
Attribution using Association Rules. Neural Computing and Applications, Under review
➢ Book Chapters
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Information Security
Academic Experience
➢ Lecturer, University of Applied Science and Technology (Several branches),
Karaj, Iran (2013_Present) for undergraduate students
• Various Courses Including:
Artificial Intelligence, Expert Systems,
Algorithms Design, Database Management, Electronic Services, Information
Technology Management, Web Design Principles, Introduction to
Programming, Programming Fundamentals, Machine Language, Computer
Networks, Introduction to Cryptography, Secure Software Engineering,
Database Security, Operating System Security, Data Structures, Internet
Privacy and Security, Introduction to Linux, Others.
➢ Lecturer, Technical and Vocational University, Karaj, Iran (2015-2017) for
undergraduate students
• Logic circuits, Introduction to programming
➢ Lecturer, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran (2014-2015) for undergraduate
students
• Introduction to Programming, Algorithm Design, Artificial Intelligence,
Database Management
Work Experience
➢ BI programmer and Analyst, Azinkhodro Co.||Since April 2022
• Analyzing and synthesizing data and sing automated tools to extract
data from primary and secondary sources
• Researching, developing and implementing data-gathering methods
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and strategies with
technology solutions
• Preparing reports for the management stating trends, patterns, and
predictions using relevant data
➢ Manager, Nasr Institute||Since 2012
Proactively identify performance problems and drive the team to
remediate them
• Developing data science projects by defining objectives and
establishing timelines
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➢ Teacher, Nasr Institute||Since 2012
• Planning lessons and activities that facilitate students’ acquisition of
basic and advanced computer skills
• Tracking and communicating students’ advancement throughout
the course
➢ Website Developer, Iran Avandfar Co.||2020-2022
• Responsible for planning and developing software solutions and web
applications, supporting and maintaining a company’s websites and
digital products
• Write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software
development practices
➢ Executive Manager, Ferdowsi Institute||2011-2013
• Providing leadership for an organization by setting goals and making
strategic decisions for the long term success of the business
• Developing department wide reports on progress
➢ Database Programmer, EIT co.||2010-2011
• Gathering all salient information regarding the intended functions of each
database
• Configuring databases such that they are able to withstand attacks and
the loss of information
• Providing practical guidance on the use and migration of each database
Specialized Software Skills
➢ Power BI
➢ SQL Server
➢ SSIS
➢ SSRS
➢ SSAS
➢ Visual Studio for
programming, Python, C#
➢ Introductory Linux
➢ MATLAB
➢ Excel Solver
➢ Office Tools
➢ Photoshop
➢ Illustrator
➢ WordPress
➢ HTML & CSS
skills
Advanced analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
In-depth knowledge of database technologies, architecture, and data security
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and
disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and
accuracy
• Firm understanding of statistics and databases
• Possesses an ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Able to contribute both independently and as part of a team
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Language Proficiency
• English
• Duolingo – 125
• IELTS Academic 7
• French
• Chinese
Selected Specialized Courses
• Effective team member to motivate and inspire staff,Azinkhodro Co./Mar 2023
• Dedicated Employee,Nasr Institute/Sep 2019
• Best engineer of the month in Iran Avandfar Co./ Nov 2021
Selected Specialized Courses
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Artificial Intelligence
Expert Systems
Security
Database Management
Business Intelligence
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Please answer the following 3 essay questions outlining the applicant’s personal interests and career
goals. The answers may be either in Farsi or English. The information is checked with your consultant
and the required edits are made by our Writing Dept. FDU uses the answers to these questions to evaluate
if the applicant is the right fit for the program. FDU also uses it to evaluate their writing skills. Please
write a genuine response to each of the following questions.
Hello, my name is Fatemeh Vaelizadeh, and I am applying for Master of Administrative Science – Global
Health and Human Services Administration at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Vancouver, British
Columbia, and I am answering these 3 questions based on my information, idea, and knowledge.
1. How do you think this Graduate Degree can help you achieve your career goals? (400 or more
words)
First, thank you for giving me this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Delaram Ghaffari from
Iran. Administrative science is an interesting course that can help individuals achieve and grow their
administrative skills and leadership qualities for all interested candidates. A Master’s in Administrative
science helps improve rational and non-cognitive directions. I have always been interested in this degree
course because I strongly believe I can achieve my career goals as I have always desired. I chose the
university of Fairleigh Dickson to study global health and human services administration to help me
prepare and make an impact in my workplace and excel in my industry. Human health services aim to
work in the global attempt to prevent disease spread, promoting good health worldwide. In
coordination with other organizations like WHO, we can help treat sick and injured patients, which can
help save lives. This study can help us acquire knowledge and experience in managing and responding to
disasters like the artificial and natural disasters we deal with in our everyday society. I did my diploma in
experimental science and a degree in midwifery from the university of Karaj Azad University in Iran. I
have always had a passion for helping in achieving the universe’s health by providing maternal health
care to all the patients at stake in a setting of low resources. I have worked in midwifery for about two
years and noticed that most of the midwifery are women. Other than that, many challenges are in the
midwifery section, long working hours, fatigue, mistreatments, late payment, and more. I decided to be
a part of my community by offering quality services to all who need maternal health care. Studying
global health science and services is important in growing my career goals in promoting better health
results for vulnerable populations and helping all communities worldwide. So, studying for this degree
can help me acquire knowledge of planning and directing medical services in clinics. This degree will
help me accept changes in the medical sector and develop strategies to manage them from all
perspectives and approaches. It also has some advantages, such as being flexible in pursuing different
courses in different environments like working in dental clinics, doctor’s offices, nursing homes, and
more. Another advantage of doing this master’s degree course would be to get a higher salary than
those who have only completed an undergraduate degree. Lastly, it allows stable employment, unlike
other professions where people are not guaranteed where they would work after graduation
2. Please describe your greatest achievement (150 words)
My profession, working as midwifery, has always made me proud as it has helped in supporting different
women from different families through their pregnancy and laboring and after time of delivery. I have
gained experience in examining pregnant women and looking after them, provision of their emotional
support, Administration of medication, carrying out screening tests of patients, taking care of those
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women in labor, taking patient’s temperature ad pulses, and recording them. It has always been a
privilege to help women bring another life to the earth with minimal to no complications. Lastly, I have
always admired being a part of the staff of the medical sector to help those people who come from
vulnerable homes and communities and save lives. These are my greatest achievements since I have
been able to work in different environments, such as the local clinics in my home area, expectant
mothers’ homes, and others.
3. What motivates and inspires you? (150 words)
My greatest motivation is that I can offer my health care services to my fellow citizens in Iran. There has
been the emergence of different diseases, some of which are contagious and deadly, all over the world,
and as a result, they have claimed millions of lives. This degree in global health and human services has
been an inspiration and a motivation for me to provide services all over the world to vulnerable
populations and save the lives of such individuals. Firstly, I can work with other health organizations to
prevent outbreaks of global diseases and provide solutions to them. Another thing that inspired me is
that this study deals with real-life situations and creates a wide opportunity in the field of careers. As
much as this degree has many benefits and opportunities, I also wish to continue my studies related to
my bachelor’s degree as my long-term profession.
