Hothayfa Anwar

Dedicated computer science researcher with a M.Sc. specializing in federated learning and network intrusion detection systems (NIDS). Proven track record in developing privacy-preserving ML frameworks, with specific expertise in handling non-IID data challenges and securing models against adversarial threats. Published author in IEEE and specialized journals. Proficient in Python, PyTorch, and cybersecurity analysis tools. Committed to advancing network security and AI security.

Programming Instructor / Technical Trainer at Freelance (2024-01 – Present)

• Designed and presented workshops focused on Python programming and foundational machine learning.
• Designed and presented targeted training workshops focused on foundational technical skills, including Java programming basics and Microsoft Excel fundamentals.

WASH Intern at Mercy Corps - Ninawa (2021-02 – 2021-05)

• Have been deployed into the DoW/DoS in Ninawa and participated in all the day-to-day activities in planning, maintenance, operations, monitoring and evaluation, site monitoring, and all sorts of technical issues, solving problems related to water treatment plants and water networking.
• Participated in Mercy Corps' WASH activities related to hygiene promotion activities, site visits, BoQs, and project implementation.
• Received more than 50 online trainings with Mercy Corps on international platforms such as Disaster Ready, which varied from technical aspects in WASH to interpersonal skills and capacity-building aspects as well.
• Created a final group project related to the DoWs and DoS, which was successfully archived to be implemented in the future.
• Participated in several workshops with Mercy Corps related to further understanding the nature of work and other programs and departments in the humanitarian sector.
• Create a database for the warehouse department in the Nineveh Water Directorate.

Enumerator at Kar Electric Energy Production Company (2021-07 – 2021-12)

Master of Science in Computer Science – University of Mosul (2023-01 – 2025-01)

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – University of Mosul (2014-01 – 2020-01)