Sam Shatzkin

sshatzkin@uchicago.edu

I'm a software engineer with a specialization in human-computer interaction and a passion for artificial intelligence. I love the startup world and solving hard technical problems.

If you'd like to learn more about some of my projects, you've come to the right place!


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Portfolio

    Experience

    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.
    2017 - 2018

      Bronx High School of Science - New York, NY

    Specialized Science High School - Math Research Specialization

    2013 - 2017

    Activities

      American Museum of Natural History Junior Council - New York, NY

      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
      2018 - 2022

        Kappa Theta Pi, Professional Technology Fraternity - Chicago, IL

      2021 - 2022

      Skills

      Programming Languages
      Tools
      Additional Languages, Tools and Skills
      • Photography & Videography
      • Soldering
      • Laser Cutting
      • 3-D Printing
      • Juggling