Multidisciplinary Computer Scientist, Mathematician & Physicist with Expertise in AI, Robotics, and Systems Control

Dynamic and versatile computer scientist and physicist with multidisciplinary expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Systems Control. Demonstrated excellence in research, software development, and entrepreneurial ventures. Proven ability to design and implement complex projects using cutting-edge technologies and programming languages. Committed to lifelong learning and innovative problem-solving in academic and industry settings.

Student Assistant: Free University of Bozen-Bolzano — 2022

• Supported university events under UNIBZ Events.

• Developed and maintained Android-based applications for managing COVID-19 policies and digital access.

• Served as hiking guide and safety monitor for campus outdoor events and excursions.

Independent Seller & Technical Modifier: eBay — 2017 – Present Visit my eBay Shop

• Operate an online store specializing in refurbished ThinkPad T430 laptops (custom BIOS/firmware, Linux optimization), vintage fountain pens, and antiques.

• Handle product sourcing, hardware/software modifications, customer service, and logistics.

• Utilize platforms like GitHub and Linux-based tools for system tuning and documentation.

Student Support Roles: Università della Svizzera italiana & ETH Zürich — 2014

• Conducted quality control tasks and assisted with academic research processes.
  Served as hiking guide and safety monitor for campus outdoor events and excursions.

• MSc in Computer Science
  Faculty of Engineering – Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, 2022

• MSc Coursework in Robotics, Systems & Control
  ETH Zürich, 2014

• MSc Coursework in Artificial Intelligence
  Università della Svizzera italiana, 2014

• BSc in Physics and Applied Mathematics
  Department of Physics – University of Baghdad, 2008

• BSc in Operations Research
  Department of Operation Research – Al Mansour University College, 2004

• Projects from MSc in Computer Science (UNIBZ) and MSc in Artificial Intelligence (ETH Zurich, USI Lugano): See full list of MSc projects on GitHub

• Self-study project: A Comprehensive Study of The Story of Civilization by Will and Ariel Durant, accompanied by Python applications developed by Heider Jeffer. Explore the full self-study project on GitHub

• Authored research proposals See the full list of research proposals on GitHub

• Fully Funded MSc Scholarships: UNIBZ, ETH Zürich, USI

• Lean Startup PinPoint Project Winner – Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

• Arabic (Native)

• English (Full Professional)

• Italian (Intermediate)

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Title: Why Hardware Startups Fail
Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Faculty of Computer Science
Author:  Heider Jeffer | Supervisor: : Prof. Xiaofeng Wang
First Submitted: February 2022 | Last Updated: June 2025 | Language: English

• Focus: An exploratory study through secondary data analysis

• Investigates systemic reasons behind high failure rates in hardware startups due to trial-and-error approaches

• Contact: hjeffer@unibz.it / hheider.jeffer@gmail.com

• Thesis Repository (GitHub) | Thesis Presentation (PPTX) | Full Thesis PDF (Google Drive)

Title: Integrated Computational Methods: Simulation, Modulation & Optimization in Python
University of Baghdad – Physics & Applied Mathematics
Author: Heider Jeffer | Supervisor: Dr. Jeffer Dhia Jeffer
First Submitted: June 2008 | Last Updated: June 2025 | Language: English

• Focus: Applied computational modeling using Python for complex systems

• Explored integration of simulation, modulation, and optimization techniques

• Project Repository (GitHub) | Thesis Repository (GitHub) | Full Thesis PDF (Google Drive)

Title: Strategic Decision-Making in Competitive Environments: A Game Theoretic Analysis of Real-World Operations Research Problems
Al Mansour University College – Faculty of Science
Author: Heider Jeffer | Supervisor: Dr. Hamed Al Shimrty
First Submitted: June 2004 | Last Updated: June 2025 | Language: English

• Degree: Bachelor of Science in Operations Research

• Applied Game Theory to practical OR problems including Nash Equilibrium and Shapley Value

• Methods included mathematical modeling and Python simulations

• Project Repository (GitHub) | Thesis Repository (GitHub) | Full Thesis PDF (Google Drive)

Selected projects from MSc in Computer Science (UNIBZ) and MSc in Artificial Intelligence (ETH Zurich, USI Lugano)

• Human-Machine Interaction Seminars (GitHub)
  Supervisor: Prof. Rosella Gennari
  Applied statistical UX evaluation methods, including Maximum Likelihood Estimation (MLE), Laplace, Jeffreys, and Wilson interval techniques.

• Intelligent Information Access – Question Answering (GitHub)
  Instructors: Prof. Mehdi Jazayeri, Prof. Fabio Crestani,
  Assistant: Dr. Sasa Nesic* * Developed a Python-based question answering (QA) system combining NLP techniques and information retrieval strategies.

See full list of MSc projects on GitHub

Self-Study Project by Heider Jeffer

An in-depth, self-directed exploration of the 11-volume Story of Civilization series, focusing on historical, philosophical, and cultural evolution through detailed summaries, critical analysis, and personal reflection.

Key Contributions

• Analyzed major historical and philosophical themes across all volumes

• Explored patterns in societal and cultural development

• Reflected on key intellectual and ideological movements throughout history

Key Features:

• Analysis of major historical and philosophical ideas.

• Insights into societal and cultural development.

• Reflection on intellectual movements.

Academic Resources:

• Stanford University - History Department

• Harvard University - Philosophy Department

• Yale University - History of Civilization Course

Technical Component

• Conducted a word frequency analysis across all 11 volumes (View in GitHub)

• Implemented using Python; View code on GitHub

Explore the full self-study project on GitHub

Research Lead: Heider Jeffer
Developed and led a research initiative using participatory modeling to address complex stakeholder dynamics in healthcare systems. Employed interactive simulations and probabilistic models (Markov Chains, HMMs) to explore engagement strategies and decision pathways.

• Designed and deployed dynamic stakeholder simulation tools:

  • Dynamic Stakeholder Simulation

  • Hidden Markov Model Stakeholder Simulation

  • Markov Chain Stakeholder Engagement

• Enabled real-time analysis of stakeholder behavior and engagement patterns

• Released tools through GitHub and Google Colab with a rolling update model

• Supported by comprehensive research documentation and long-term engagement data

See the full list of research proposals on GitHub

• Programming Languages: Python, Java, PHP, JavaScript, Perl

• Game Development: Godot

• Data Analysis & Tools:  NVivo, Atlas.ti, Minitab, R Project

• Task Automation: CMD, PowerShell, Bash

• Frontend Development: HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap

• Mobile App Development: Android Studio, Kotlin

• AI/ML/DL: Cyberbotics, Pandas, TensorFlow, Scikit-Learn, Seaborn, OpenCV, PyTorch

• Database & DevOps: Docker, Jenkins, Git, GitHub Desktop

• Software & Tools: Django, Scilab, Matlab, Postman

• Graphics Design & Media: Photoshop, Illustrator, OBS, DaVinci Resolve, Blender

• Operating Systems: Linux, Windows, macOS

• Document Preparation: LibreOffice, Microsoft Office, LaTeX

• Web Server: XAMPP, Tomcat Apache

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June 16, 2025