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Jamila K

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Bio

Rank 1 Valedictorian and incoming Business Analytics & Applied AI freshman at Sacred Heart University with a 4.0 unweighted GPA and a deep technical foundation in information technology. A first-generation, low-income South Asian Muslim American woman driven by a profound commitment to leveraging quantitative data science for social justice and healthcare equity. Proven technical competency spanning four years of intensive IT trade shop experience, full-stack software development, and independent professional certifications from Cisco and IBM. Recognized community advocate utilizing creative platforms, including an AP 2-D Studio Art portfolio on climate disasters and self-directed accessible web platforms, to bridge socioeconomic and digital divides. Eager to master predictive modeling and applied machine learning to eliminate global healthcare fragmentation, ensure medical algorithms protect the working class, and transform raw lines of data into reliable lifelines for underserved communities.

Education

Sacred Heart University

Bachelor's degree program
2026 - 2030
  • Majors:
    • Data Analytics

Platt Technical High School

High School
2022 - 2026

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Majors of interest:

    • Data Analytics
    • Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
    • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      • Information Technology and Services
      • Artificial Intelligence
      • Business
      • Data Science & Analytics
    • Dream career goals:

      Business Analytics & Applied AI - Healthcare Analytics

    • Student

      Platt Technical High School
      2022 – 20264 years

    Research

    • Computer Software and Media Applications

      Platt Technical High School IT Trade — Independent Student Software Developer & Researcher
      2024 – 2026
    • Visual and Performing Arts, General

      Platt Technical High School Art Classroom — Lead Student Researcher & Artist
      2025 – 2026

    Arts

    • Platt Technical High School

      Visual Arts
      Sustained Investigation of Environmental Issues
      2025 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Platt Technical High School IT Department — Student IT & STEM Mentor
      2024 – 2026
    • Advocacy

      Platt Technical High School / Local Community — Community Educator & Environmental Artist
      2025 – 2026

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Entrepreneurship