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Simona Prokopovic

Simona Prokopovic

Product Engineer

Edinburgh Instruments/ The University of Edinburgh

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Data Scientist

My New Course

Introduction to Python

My New Track

Data Scientist

Data maestro, orchestrating analytical melodies for data-driven decisions.

My Work

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Supervised Learning with scikit-learn

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Introduction to Python

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Intermediate Python

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Supervised Learning with scikit-learn

DataCamp Course Completion

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Courses

Introduction to Python
Intermediate Python
Data Manipulation with pandas
Supervised Learning with scikit-learn

My Work Experience

Where I've interned and worked during my career.

Edinburgh Instruments | Dec 2021 - Present

Product Engineer

validation, and installation of spectroscopic instruments for scientific luminescence spectral and lifetime measurements, and Raman spectroscopy. The responsibilities also involve product development, problem-solving, servicing business trips, customer training, support, and reporting. I deepened my experimental skills and knowledge related to steady state, absorbance and lifetime (TCSPC and MCS) luminescence, visible and near- infrared PMT and avalanche detectors operation. I am also performing the quantum yield measurements on the regular basis using integrating spheres. As an engineer, I also received hand-tool and soldering skills and became fluent in optical alignment. The liquid nitrogen handling is an incredibly fun part of this job! Additionally responsible for Python software development for internal use, PyQt for UI design, and SQL. I support the program by improving and adding new modules that automate and speed up the daily routine of the Operations team. I present new updates to the users to inform them about the new updates that the program provides. Overall, this responsibility tied on the engagement with all groups within our department. So far, I took part in in-person installations and customer training in Europe: University of Calabria, Clabria, Italy; The École normale supérieure, Paris, France; Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland.
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Self-employed | Jan 2021 - Feb 2022

Personal Tutor

Physics tuition focused on creating efficient approaches towards challenging topics in physics and mathematics for physics. That includes providing support in problem-solving and explanations of the concepts in a desired form. The activities are aimed at school students and pre-honours University students. Responsibilities: ・Providing explanations and answering questions. ・Comprehensible, relevant content and resources preparation. ・Being flexible in content explanation ways. ・Strong reference to the goals, needs and preferences of the tutees. ・Providing the ground to explore concepts and try problems. ・Creating a safe, non-judging environment.

Vilniaus Sofijos Kovalevskajos gimnazija, Vilnius, Lithuania | Jun 2021 - Jun 2021

Public Talk about STEM

The presentation about STEM to the III forms of Russian-speaking minority institution Vilnius Sofijos Kovalevskajos gimnazija commenced in Russian online on the 7th of June 2021. The objectives: ・To convince and influence future university students that studying STEM is interesting and guarantees a unique experience. ・To inform about common biases. ・To spread awareness that STEM is for everyone, regardless of race, gender and nationality. ・To share my background and experience studying Physics. ・To make students reach out for advice and help. Received positive feedback from students and teachers.

The University of Edinburgh | Jan 2020 - May 2021

School of Physics and Astronomy Social Media Representative

Physics communication and community building at the School of Physics and Astronomy (SoPA) of the University of Edinburgh. Engagement with the students, staff and alumni. Responsibilities: ・Visual and written content creation about general physics, blogs, news in physics and ongoing research or projects. ・Advised on physics content and its format. ・Delivered information about STEM, Diversity and Inclusion and SoPA activities in an accessible form. ・Management of the School's social media platforms: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. ・Used Canva, Procreate, stock photos and personal photo collections to create unique content. ・Collaborated with other people to produce engaging content. Achievements: ・Encouraged the creation of the School's Instagram. ・Increased the audience to up to 400 followers in 2 years on Instagram.

The University of Tokyo | Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

UTSIP Research Intern in Advanced Energy Department

Research of magnetic reconnection profile during plasma merging due to two spherical tokamaks under supervision of Prof. Y. Ono. The activities are equivalent to 232 laboratory project hours. Experience: ・The first exposure to plasma physics research. ・Use of Python and MATLAB for data visualisation and analysis. ・Collaboration with the laboratory researchers. ・Participation in weekly seminars. ・Attending the tokamak facility. ・Networking with other programme participants from diverse backgrounds and UTokyo staff. ・Public oral presentation about the research to the programme participants. ・Participation in the UTSIP programme activities. ・Learning Japanese language and culture. Accomplishments: ・The first research experience as a part of a scientific team. ・Living a life of a researcher in an unfamiliar environment. ・Creation of an original and visually engaging presentation which was met positively. ・Communicating the topic to a non-expert audience.

HYPED | Oct 2018 - May 2019

Simulations Engineer

Participation in the Hyperloop competition team of the University of Edinburgh. Experience: ・Use of Python, MATLAB, Simulink and COMSOL Multiphysics. ・Simulating the deformation of static and dynamic components. ・Working in a team. ・Presenting about the progression.

The University of Edinburgh | Sep 2018 - May 2019

Maths Buddies Mentor, School of Physics and Astronomy

Maths Buddies is a mentorship scheme helping first-year students with their Mathematics for Physics courses at the University. The mentors' objective is to answer the questions, sometimes remind the relevant topics and give a direction to solve challenging yet exciting problems. Experience: ・Communicating with the 1st year students, other mentors and schemes organiser Dr K. Torokoff. ・Explanation of concepts and guidance to the right solutions and suitable methods. ・Organising the sessions. ・Directing and managing the scheme's Instagram account. ・Reflecting on skill development. Achievement: Edinburgh Award 2019

My Education

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Bachelor of Science with Honours, PhysicsThe University of Edinburgh | 2021
Lithuanian School of Young Mathematicians (LJMM) Lietuvos Jaunųjų Matematikų Mokykla, MathematicsVilniaus universitetas / Vilnius University | 2017
Brandos Atestatas (Maturity Certificate) Vilniaus Sofijos Kovalevskajos Gimnazija / Progimnazija , Lithuania | 2017

About Me

Simona Prokopovic

Engineer and first-class physicist with broad skills in data analysis and software development for research and operations in the industry.

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