Hi there! I'm Zeina Shaltout, a third-year Industrial Engineering student at the University of Toronto minoring in Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Manufacturing, who is always looking for ways to make a difference. I'm a calculated and organized team player who is dedicated to using my Industrial Engineering skills to develop innovative solutions to the world's most pressing challenges. With a passion for problem-solving and a love for learning, I'm always looking for new ways to grow and make a positive impact!
I'M
Zeina
Shaltout
ENGINEERING STUDENT
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Experience
MAY 24 - Present
SEP 2022 - Present
Ergonomics Lead
✿ Machined Aluminum steering wheel inserts using CAD reference drawings
✿ Led the assembly and attachment of the steering wheel to body of car
✿ Designed an interactive racer dashboard using Solidworks
✿ Prototyped an ergonomic seating using carbon and expanding foam, and actively performed layups and sanding
✿ Conducted a focused webinar on ergonomics and automotive 3D printing/scanning techniques for UltiMaker company
✿ Presented design/manufacturing for the dash, steering wheel, and seat design at FSAE Michigan 2023 - Winning 5th Overall
✿ Managed ergonomics machining lectures for new recruits and the design cycle timeline to ensure timely project completion
APR-SEP 2023
Process Engineering Intern
✿ Led the end-to-end deployment of a computer vision system across transportation gates, defining requirements and timelines, enabling automated location transactions, increasing production throughput by 20%.
✿ Doubled Cybertruck production capacity and cut delivery costs by 62% through designing an inbound layout based on material consumption, automating requisition orders, and establishing a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with suppliers to maximize freight utilization.
✿ Designed and deployed Tableau dashboards and Python scripts, reducing decision-making time by 95% and eliminating physical audits.
✿ Deployed data pipelines with Apache Airflow, integrating data sources to PrestoDB table in Apache Hive, cutting query loading time by 99.3%.
✿ Decreased Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) by 35% by leveraging and standardizing a ticketing system for material transportation.
✿ Led a team of 70+ material handlers, implementing a new workflow reducing idle time by 75%, significantly boosting operational efficiency.
✿ Conducted a Kaizen event focused on standardizing processes, decreasing ergonomic risks by 65%, and enabling one-piece material flow.
MAY-AUG 2023
Product/Project Management Intern
✿ Led cross-functional teams to define project requirements, scope, and objectives
✿ Leveraged my comprehensive programming background to author detailed technical requirements for software teams, providing clear guidelines for implementing optimized logic flow, reducing revision cycles, and accelerating product delivery timelines
✿ Utilized Jira for efficient task management and tracking, ensuring project timelines and requirements were consistently met
✿ Used draw.io to create flow charts and entity relations diagrams, visualizing complex project workflows and systems to ensure
clarity among diverse teams
✿ Completed post-project evaluations to identify successes and areas for improvement within specific teams and the company
Autonomous Vehicles Researcher
✿ Implemented Decision Trees using OpenCV for machine learning-based driver drowsiness detection in autonomous vehicles ✿ Developed a real-time, interrupt-driven alert system in a driving simulator to detect driver inattentiveness for over 3 seconds ✿ Managed a study in partnership with the city of Guelph using an instrumented vehicle equipped with eye-tracking devices to understand vulnerable road users and devise driver drowsiness interventions
✿ Preprocessed and analyzed resultant data using linear regression and other statistical tests for analysis
APR 2022-AUG 2023
Extended Reality (XR) Researcher
✿ Identified and compared XR tools that have the potential to enhance the quality of the informed consent process in healthcare
✿ Led a team of 5 researchers focusing on the enhancement of informed consent processes in healthcare through XR tools
✿ Spearheaded the design and development of custom VR environments using Unity, utilizing haptic feedback systems to create more realistic surgical simulations to improve patient understanding and retention during the consenting process
✿ Hosted a pilot study to evaluate the efficacy of the developed VR environment, incorporating usability testing for our low-fidelity prototype to optimize information retention by 40%
✿ Delivered impactful findings and authored a narrative review paper on the most effective methods to enhance stakeholder/patient safety. Presented this work at the International Healthcare Symposium in Orlando, Florida, and received first-place recognition
MAY-AUG 2022
Electromechanical Engineering Intern
✿ Led the product design of a 400 amp electrical probe
enclosure using SolidWorks and Proto-case Designer Pro
✿ Optimized harmonic stabilizer assembly using Lean Manufacturing Principles by reducing cycle time by enforcing one-piece flow
✿ Prototyped and assembled harmonic stabilizers using
implemented lean pathway using cultivated circuit designs to prevent overheating and improve Design for Safety
✿ Improved DFA and reduced setup time by 15% through
orienting parts to require minimal readjustments upon assembly and testing
✿ Ameliorated calibration process by creating a clean and organized workspace through the implementation of 5S techniques
SEP 2018 - PRESENT
SELF-EMPLOYED
JUL-AUG 2022
Java/Python/Math/Science/French Tutor
✿ Established and operated a successful tutoring business for grades 4-12 in a range of diverse subjects
✿ Developed customized lesson plans and materials to meet the unique needs and goals of each student
✿ Maintained accurate records of student progress and provided regular progress reports to parents
✿ Actively sought out and pursued new tutoring opportunities through networking and marketing efforts
Engineering Enrichment Program Instructor
✿ Assisted in teaching grades 11-12 at The Da Vinci Engineering Enrichment Program (DEEP) held at the University of Toronto
✿ Facilitated discussions and activities to promote critical thinking and problem solving skills by providing an inclusive learning environment for all students
✿ Utilized various teaching strategies, such as lectures, demonstrations, and group work, to engage students with diverse learning styles
✿ Conducted and hosted 3 lab activities involving E-Coli growth, electrophoresis, and DNA extraction
CONTACT
If you have any questions, comments, or simply want to say hello, please feel free to contact me! You can use the attached form, or send me an email. Thank you for visiting my website /ᐠ ̞⑅ ̞ᐟ\ﾉ
zeina.shaltout@mail.utoronto.ca
Tel: +1 (647)961-7340
