Muwafaq Salar
Founder en Engineering Innovation Club
Inteligencia Artificial y Robótica en Al-Nahrain University - College of Engineering
Irak
¡Hola, soy Muwafaq Salar!
Founder en Engineering Innovation Club
Motivated second-year AI and Robotics Engineering student with hands-on experience in machine learning and robotics projects. Proven success in competitive environments with 3rd place finish in Fintech Hackathon. Proficient in Python, C++, and Arduino. Beginner in ML models (XGBoost fraud detection, recommendation systems) actively seeking to improve and expand expertise. Seeking Intern AI and Robotics Developer position to apply technical skills and gain real-world experience.
Experiencia
Engineering Innovation Club
Founder
January 2026 - Presente
The Engineering Innovation Club (EIC) is the premier student-led technical organization at the College of Engineering, Al-Nahrain University. Established by the founding cohort of the AI & Robotics Department, EIC serves as the bridge between academic theory and industrial application.
Our Mission
To cultivate a generation of engineering leaders capable of designing, prototyping, and deploying intelligent systems. We provide a collaborative ecosystem for students to master cutting-edge technologies and represent Iraq in global forums.
Strategic Objectives
Practical Mastery: Elevating student proficiency in AI frameworks and robotic hardware through rigorous, hands-on project cycles.
Startup Incubation: Fostering an entrepreneurial mindset to transform innovative graduation projects into viable tech startups.
Knowledge Transfer: Creating a sustainable peer-to-peer learning environment where senior students mentor juniors in specialized tech stacks.
National Representation: Showcasing Al-Nahrain University’s technical excellence in local and international competitions (e.g., VEX, Robocon).
Core Methods & Tools
Technical Bootcamps: Intensive, short-term training programs focused on Python, ROS (Robot Operating System), and Neural Networks.
EIC Lab Sessions: Scheduled weekly sessions for collaborative hardware prototyping and troubleshooting.
Industry Connect: Organizing "Tech Days" featuring guest speakers from Iraq’s leading technology and telecommunications firms.
Innovation Challenges: Internal hackathons designed to solve real-world engineering problems faced by local industries.
Core Focus Areas:
🔹 Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
🔹 Robotics & Embedded Systems
🔹 Innovation & Hard-Tech Prototyping
🔹 Strategic Industry PartnershipsHere is the link for our website (which I built):
https://eic-nahrainuniv.club/
Fintech Hackathon
AI Developer
January 2025 - December 2025
Developed ML model for identifying fraudulent financial transactions using feature engineering and hyperparameter optimization.
Built NLP-powered assistant with natural language understanding for fintech applications.
Collaborated with cross-functional team to deliver working prototype under tight hackathon deadlines.
Educación
Certificaciones y Distintivos
No se agregó certificaciones o distintivos
Proyectos
Smart Firefighting Robot using Arduino
•https://www.linkedin.com/in/muwafaq-s-saadi-44b843331/overlay/Project/449610216/treasury/?profileId=ACoAAFOYirsBkld49MEJJ8nAuZO_uztsCunttccRobotics Architecture
Developed an autonomous robot capable of detecting and extinguishing flames from a distance using flame sensors and Arduino microcontrollers. The project was inspired by global wildfire incidents such as the California forest fires and aimed to provide a low-cost prototype for early fire response systems. It was showcased at Al-Nahrain University Graduation Project Exhibition as part of an initiative to explore smart disaster prevention technologies.
XGBoost Fraud Detection Model
•https://www.linkedin.com/in/muwafaq-s-saadi-44b843331/overlay/Project/450876717/treasury/?profileId=ACoAAFOYirsBkld49MEJJ8nAuZO_uztsCunttccProgrammer
Built a machine learning model using XGBoost to detect fraudulent financial transactions. This project focused on understanding data preprocessing, model training, and performance evaluation. The implementation and experimentation were carried out using Google Colab and Hugging Face, emphasizing practical experience with cloud-based machine learning workflows.
Idiomas
Árabe
Inglés
Francés
Alemán
Turco
Habilidades
Strategy and Leadership
Artificial Intelligence Developer
Robot Architectures