“I have been working with middle and high school student from my town, Anyinasuso-Offinso, to encourage them to pursue educational opportunities. I’ve introduced some of them to the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and the Ashinaga Africa Initiative.”

Salifu  

Home country: Ghana 
University: University of Miami, Class of 2026  
Major: Computer Science
Minor: Mathematics  
Ashinaga Proposal Topic: Creating a talent hub in Ghana to discover, develop, and utilize talents from rural communities to promote economic and social development.

I am an aspiring full stack software engineer. In the short term, I'm interested in software engineer internships for summer 2025.

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Experience:

◦ Schneider Electric Global Summer Student Experience, July 2024 - September 2024

• Completed a curated program at Schneider Electric, gaining exposure to the energy management and automation industry.
• Learned about digital transformation and sustainability practices in the industry, enhancing my understanding of global energy solutions.

◦ Summer Associate, ‘Canes Central, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL June 2024 – September 2024, November 2024 – February 2025

• Resolved student inquiries about finances, registration, and billing through attentive problem-solving and customer service skills, improving student satisfaction.

◦ Security Assistant, University of Miami Housing and Residential Life Safety & Security, Coral Gables, FL, January 2023 – Present

• Verified residents’ identities to ensure dorm security, protecting student safety through effective communication and problem-solving.
• Documented incidents in detailed reports, keeping supervisors informed and assisting in policy enforcement.

◦ Fitness Floor Assistant, UHealth Fitness & Wellness Center, Miami, FL, June 2023 – December 2023

• Advised patrons on equipment use, emphasizing safety and proper technique to minimize risk.
• Demonstrated customer service and conflict resolution skills by handling client concerns and ensuring a positive environment.

Professional Interests:

◦ To develop talents and abilities to serve underprivileged communities in Ghana.

Skills:

◦ Python programming
◦ GitHub
◦ JavaScript
◦ UNIX/Ubuntu
◦ Customer service
◦ Soft skills: Problem-solving, teamwork, curious