Malak Kourani, MBA, BS

Experience

Ford Performance Parts D&R Engineer| Ford Motor Company

July, 2024 - Janurary, 2025

Diagnostic Service Planning Engineer | Ford Motor Company

July, 2023 - July, 2024

Mentor | Mentor Collective

Janurary, 2023 - April, 2023

Assisted fellow students by offering valuable guidance and resources for academic, career, and personal challenges, including support with difficult coursework, navigating life away from home, and accessing tools for effective school and life management. Directed peers to relevant career search strategies and counseling services.

Business Intern | Arab American Womens Business Council

Janurary, 2023 - March, 2023

Empowered small businesses with essential resources for success and growth. Utilized flyers and collected data to enhance their outreach to a broader customer base. Engaged with small business owners via phone and text, offering valuable assistance in various areas such as tax filing, financial management, access to loans, and customer acquisition strategies.

Tax Preparer | Datamatics

Janurary, 2023 - March, 2023

Filed taxes for incoming clients. Experience with tax filing software Axcess.

Service Engineering and Operations Intern | Ford Motor Company

May, 2022 - August, 2022

Structured extensive data reserves to generate visual representations improving anomaly identification. Improved the efficiency of identifying software issues by integrating a data visualization dashboard in Grafana. Employed Minitab for in-depth analysis of large data sets, focusing on crucial key performance indicators. Leveraged Minitab to construct models emphasizing outliers within the data. Developed anomaly tracking charts within Grafana via Microsoft SQL server, facilitating pattern and trend identification.

Medical Assistant | Premier Cardiovascular Specialists

April, 2021 - May, 2022

Aided patients encountering language barriers by providing Arabic-English translation support. Conducted essential medical tasks including monitoring vital signs like blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen levels. Administered Holter monitors, event monitors, and performed INR/PT tests for patients. Delivered Vitamin B shots and conducted EKG tests for patient evaluation.

Mobile Health Task Force | Wayne State University

Janurary, 2021 - August, 2021

Enrolled patients into the Athena system for COVID-19 testing, blood pressure assessments, HIV tests, antibody tests, lab procedures, and/or COVID-19 vaccinations. Verified patient details and conducted COVID-19 testing. Provided language assistance by facilitating Arabic-English translations for patients experiencing language barriers.

Oragnic Chemistry Tutor | Unviersity of Michigan

October, 2019 - May, 2020

Assisted students in refining their study methodologies and honing critical thinking capabilities essential for achieving success in the realm of organic chemistry.

Intensive Care Unit | Beaumont Hospital

August, 2019 - May, 2020

Managed the care of all incoming patients in the intensive care unit and provided support to nurses in patient care. Offered translation services for individuals who exclusively spoke Arabic.

About Me

"Bravery is not the absence of fear but the ability to continue despite being afraid. It is through fear that we become fearless, through weakness that we gain strength, and through hardships that we gain confidence. Ultimately that is what builds who we are as people, that is what brings out the best of humanity."

I'm a woman filled with desire and passion wandering the earth letting curiosity guide her. I graduated from high school without a plan, I didn't really know what to expect, what to major in, or even if I should entertain the idea of college. The only thing I really knew was that I thrived in two core subjects: mathematics and science. So, four years later I graduated from the University of Michigan Dearborn with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering. Lastly, a certification in software engineering from App Academy, as software has become highly prevelant in todays society, basic understanding of principles is not only required but demanded for success.

Today I'm a second year graduate student working towards a master's degree in business administration. The master’s degree will enhance my skill set and pave way for stronger leadership and critical thinking skills. It will strengthen my ability to make tough calls at the right time and manage demanding situations. Overall, obtaining an MBA degree will provide a new perspective to business, teams and collaboration. It will certainly complement my bachelor’s degree and allow for further amplification of skills that may last a lifetime.

My Work

Just some of the amazing projects I have had the chance to work on

Jeanak Eats a full stack web based application constructed using Flask, Python, React, Redux, HTML, and CSS to establish connections between individuals and culinary experiences, akin to a platform inspired by Uber Eats. This platform offered an extensive array of restaurants along with their diverse menus, enabling users to conveniently select either pickup or delivery options for their desired food. AWS integration was employed to optimize the process of uploading photos, enhancing the overall user experience. Ensuring data integrity, Flask-based backend operations enforced rigorous validations and constraints. The application relied on SQLAlchemy, an adaptable ORM framework, to harness the robust capabilities and adaptability of SQL as its core database system.

Interact, a comprehensive web-based application developed through the integration of Flask, Python, React, Redux, HTML, and CSS, aimed at facilitating global connections between individuals and products. The user experience was significantly enriched by implementing several key features. This includes a category-based filtering system to streamline product searches, personalized birthday notifications on user profiles, and a dedicated space for users to share insights about their purchased products and associated shops. To maintain data integrity, robust validations and constraints were established within the Flask backend, ensuring the preservation of data integrity. The application utilized SQLAlchemy, a flexible ORM enabling powerful SQL functionalities, as its primary database system.

CarBnB, an intricately designed online platform, was meticulously developed using JavaScript, Express, Node.js, React, HTML, and CSS, inspired by the pioneering functionalities of Airbnb but tailored with distinct features for car rentals. This platform enables users to effortlessly list their vehicles for daily rentals, fostering a seamless experience for owners and renters alike. A robust review system allows users to share their rental experiences, cultivating a transparent and trustworthy community environment. Prospective renters can conveniently make advance reservations, ensuring a streamlined rental process. Stringent validations and controls embedded within the Express-powered backend fortify data integrity, guaranteeing the security and reliability of the system. CarBnB harnesses the prowess of Node.js and utilizes React for a dynamic user interface, enhancing the platform's performance and user engagement.