I’m a Systems Engineer at SICK Inc. in Bloomington, MN, where I work on Track and Trace sensor systems — barcode scanning, dimensioning, IoT devices, and the Python automation that ties it all together. I hold a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Minnesota — Twin Cities.

Outside of work I teach Islamic studies to students ages 7–13, run a homelab that I use for self-hosting, networking, and tinkering, and am working on expanding into data science and machine learning.

Work

Systems Application Engineer I — SICK Inc. (June 2022 – Present)
Bloomington, MN

  • Developed 100+ Python scripts for data extraction, TCP/IP logging, automation, and visualization
  • Aided installation of Track and Trace systems on 40+ tilt tray sorters at FedEx and UPS sites
  • Troubleshot and tested 15+ sensor solutions for barcode scanning and dimensioning systems
  • Involved in obtaining NTEP certification on 2 Track and Trace systems

Design Engineering Co-op — Emerson Automation Solutions (Jan – Sep 2021)
Shakopee, MN

  • Built a pipe fixture to test Emerson’s X-well temperature sensor beyond 300°C
  • Implemented a data acquisition system using LabVIEW with Emerson’s 848TX transmitter
  • Conducted cost analysis on in-house injection molding vs. outsourcing

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering — University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (2018–2022)
Relevant coursework: C++, Statistics, Intro to Machine Learning, Systems & Modeling, Control Systems

Skills

Engineering & Systems: Python, TCP/IP, Linux/SSH, sensor systems, IoT devices, computer networking
Data & ML: pandas, NumPy, matplotlib, scikit-learn, SQL, Bash, feature engineering
Infrastructure: Git/GitHub, Docker, self-hosted Linux servers, OPNsense, Nginx

Teaching & Volunteering

  • Islamic Studies Teacher (Sep 2024 – Present) — Teaching students ages 7–13 in storytelling, jurisprudence, and manners
  • Tutor (2019–2022) — K–8 students in mathematics, social sciences, and language arts
  • Open Arms of MN (2023) — Volunteering to deliver medically tailored meals to community members with life-threatening illnesses

Languages

  • English — Native / Bilingual
  • Somali — Professional Working Proficiency