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About

I am a driven and self-motivated Interactive Media professional with a BA from New York University Abu Dhabi. My areas of expertise include UX/UI Design, graphic design, art installations, and media/communications technology. As a creative technologist and product designer, I am passionate about devising and creating products that enhance everyday life.

My profound engagement with these domains has been shaped through rigorous academic training and hands-on project experience during my university years. Beyond technology, I am an enthusiastic content creator and storyteller, actively sharing my experiences and unique lifestyle through Instagram.

Let's connect and explore how we can leverage technology to make a positive impact on the world!

Interests

Web Development

Machine Learning

Content Creation

Marketing

Creative Coding

Visualization

Management

Graphic Design

Education

BA in Interactive Media

September 2020 - May 2024
Relevant Coursework
  • Understanding Interactive Media
  • Communications Lab
  • Introduction to Computer Science
  • Data Structures

September 2022 - January 2023
Relevant Coursework
  • Physical Computing
  • Immersive Experiences (VR & AR)
  • Real-Time Media
  • Information Technology in Business & Society

BA in Interactive Media

June 2022
Relevant Coursework
  • Is Liberalism Dead? with James Traub

High School Education

September 2015 - May 2020
Cambridge International AS & A Level: Biology and Chemistry
  • Graduated with a Golden Medal
  • Honoured with the title “The Most Active Student of the Year”
  • Founded and facilitated the Programming Board of MUN Club
  • Launched my own school TV show "Into the world of Science with Aiya"
  • In-depth Biology & Chemistry

Experience

Global Education Officer

August 2023 - Present

New York University Abu Dhabi - Office of Global Education

  • Provide personalized guidance and support to a group of 22 first-year students in selecting suitable NYU study away sites and J-Term programs based on their academic interests
  • Contribute to the development of a comprehensive program for Global Opportunities Week

Content and Business Development Intern

May 2023- September 2023

LETSRISE - Hub71 Abu Dhabi Global Market

  • Led efforts to design and implement effective marketing strategies that boosted the visibility and popularity of LETSRISE's educational courses and live classes
  • Formulated a visionary strategy and curated captivating content encompassing topics like fostering an entrepreneurial mindset, building startup ideas, and utilizing essential tools for funding, financial stability, and effective marketing

Student Intern for the NYUAD Hackathon for Social Good April 2023

September 2022 - May 2023

New York University Abu Dhabi

  • Designed and developed the content plan and strategies for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Twitter
  • Initiated new efforts to increase followers, views, shares, and rankings by editing the existing, creating new media
  • Reached out to both local and international university students, and recruited sponsors and volunteers
  • Liaisoned with the NYUAD External Relations and Engineering team to synchronise the campaign

Equipment Center Music Assistant

September 2021 - May 2022

New York University Abu Dhabi Arts Center

  • Operated and maintained the service of the Arts-wide shared EC, assisted with sound recording and event
  • Supervised music space and administered the equipment check-outs/check-ins for students and faculty sessions

Production Assistant

November 2022 - December 2022

New York University (ITP/IMA)

  • Provided Interactive Telecommunications Program, Interactive Media Arts students of Tisch with a platform to showcase their work at Winter Show 2022
  • Demonstrated knowledge of OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) Studio by doing a live stream on YouTube
  • Improvised filming methods and techniques using Gimbal, and Google Pixel, and conducted interviews

Interactive Media Lab Assistant

January 2022 - May 2022

New York University Abu Dhabi Arts Center

  • Facilitated students and faculty with digital fabrication needs: operating the laser cutter, 3D printers, CNC router
  • Managed social media page, and built an edited photo archive of ongoing events and occurrences in the program
  • Advised and assisted students with creative projects, evaluated their performance on tech assignments
  • Organised and maintained the lab along with the management of equipment and inventory

College Application Mentor

September 2020 - January 2022

Educational student-led program “Choice Mentor”

  • Counselled 18+ students in their investigation of specific college requirements, and conducted mock interviews
  • Edited and brainstormed the supplementary essays, supported students with completion of US/Europe university applications

Projects

  • All
  • Web & Game Development
  • Video Project
  • Physical Computing
  • Capstone Project
  • Portfolio

Trick or Treat Box

An obstacle-avoiding robot

Preventing Credit Card Loss

The Flappy Powerpuff Girl

Saadiyat Runner

Saadiyat Runner

Warrior Woman

Nature VS City

A Lost Puppy in Paris

A trip to Iceland

Silence Around Me

My journey to hell

Timer Patcher

30 MFF

The Poisoned Apple

Ahlan Ramadan

NYUAD Through the Lens of Campus Workers

Desert Whispers

SHANYRAQ

Portfolio

Skills

Languages and Databases

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Frameworks

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Tools

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Contact

My Address

New York University Abu Dhabi

Saadiyat Island

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Social Profiles

Email

aiya.sartbayeva@gmail.com

as14500@nyu.edu

Contact

+971 50 214 2934

+7 777 631 4115