I am an astrophysics researcher and software developer with experience in simulations and optical instrumentation
at Columbia University.
I started programming with C++ with and Assembly.
When I'm not in Lab, I enjoy running, astrophotography, and building 3D-models
Columbia University School of General Studies
2025. Astrophysics B.A
Schminovich Astronomy
and instrumentation Lab
2024-Current. Columbia University
Spearheaded development and documentation
of proprietary comprehensive software
to build a CHaS Flexure
Compensation System.
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Columbia University Astronomy Department
2024-Current Grader
Professor Mary Putman's Astro1420
& Frederik Paerels Astro2002 Astrophysics 2
SARF, Cofounder & Programmer
05/2023-09/2024
Programmed for a fintech startup made by Columbia students/alumni.
Launched desktop based app,
Secured $50K in NSF startup funding
to advance blockchain-based financial solutions.
College Math & Physics Tutor
08/20-08/22. Northampton Community College.
Tutor for Multivaraiable Calc, Statistics, RStudio. C++. Physics & Statics. Organic Chem.
Computer Science Mentor
08/20-05/21. NSF CyberSecurity Grant.
Mentored and tutored new, current, and international CS students at my college.
Liberty Science Center Intern
08/16-04/17. Jersery City, NJ.
Worked as floor staff educating visitors on various
exhibits and shows in the largest Planterium in the western hemisphere.
Afham Bashir
Astrophysics BA
Columbia University
afhambashir@gmail.com
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