Mulham Fetna
#Mechatronics Engineering Student | AI/ML Engineer | Open Source Contributor
Mechatronics engineering student at Aleppo University (4th year, top of class with 89% cumulative grade). Active open source contributor with 18+ PRs across major projects including OpenCV, Ultralytics, and OpenDR.
Teaching since 2021 across Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, and internationally through Paper Airplanes and HerWill. 200+ mentees across 7+ cohorts.
Technical Roles:
- AI & Machine Learning Engineer
- Embedded Systems Designer
- OpenCV Contributor (C++)
- Robotics & Control Systems Developer
This site is my platform-independent professional record — built after losing access to LinkedIn, and designed to outlast any single platform.
For the archived long-form homepage narrative, see:
Homepage Archive (v1).
Renaissance Engineer Mission
#Combining expertise: Mechatronics + Data Science + MLOps + Research + STEM Training + Open Source
Target: Syria → Arab world → Islamic world → Global Impact
Experience: +4 years mentoring | 200+ mentees | 18+ open source PRs | 3 research papers | 2 companies founded
Professional Experience
#Vision: Engineering Minds & Machines. Bridging the gap between academic theory and industrial mechatronics practice.
Neurobotics Divisions
#- Neurobotics Academy: Python, Data Engineering, and MLOps diplomas — 2 paid cohorts delivered, 20+ students across Syria.
- Neurobotics Engineering Team: Custom mechatronics and robotics solutions — active development.
- Neurobotics Junior: STEM labs for KG1 through high school — in preparation.
- ROS Arabic Community: Founded and managing a specialized Arabic-language community for Robotic Operating System developers.
Key Achievements
#- Delivered 7+ Python and MLOps cohorts with documented student outcomes and published testimonials.
- Developed the Personal Branding 101 and STEM Junior curriculum frameworks from scratch.
- Received Top 3 Ramadan Initiative Award 2026 from the Directorate of Development for excellence in educational services.
- Invited to deliver a hybrid Professional Personal Branding program at Homs University IT Department.
Vision: Removing barriers to global academic excellence for Syrian and Arab students.
Boundless Divisions
#- Scientific Research Camp (SRC1): 75 graduates in the first cohort — engineering, medical, and agriculture research tracks. One publication under review.
- Boundless Elite Club: International Olympiads including IAAC, IYMC, and IOI. IPHO national team trainer and ICSC/IAAC ambassador.
- Scholarship Mentorship: 3 confirmed UWC final acceptances. Students placed toward Chevening, DAAD, and GKS scholarships.
- Academic Mentorship: Standardized exams (SAT, IELTS, TOEFL, GRE) and professional personal branding.
Key Achievements
#- Partnered with SANAD and UNFPA for the Scientific Research Camp.
- Ambassador for Aspire Leaders x Harvard Program and McKinsey Step Forward Program.
- Built the first structured Arabic-language research methodology guide for undergraduate students in Aleppo — currently in final editing.
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NB --> NET[Robotics Engineering Team]
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NA --> P7[Python Mastery: 7+ Cohorts]
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NA --> HW[HerWill USA: Curriculum Design]
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BL --> SM[Scholarship Mentorship]
BL --> AM[Academic Mentorship]
SRC --- SND[Sanad / UNFPA Partnership]
SRC --> PUB[Published Research in Review]
BEC --- IPHO[IPHO National Team Trainer]
BEC --- AMB[ICSC & IAAC Ambassador]
SM --> UWC[3x UWC Final Acceptances]
SM --- ASP[Aspire Leaders Ambassador]
SM --- MCK[McKinsey Step Forward]
NA -.-> |"Personal Branding 101"| BEC
NA -.-> |"Data & AI Careers Workshop"| SRC
RAM{Top 3 Ramadan Initiative 2026}
BEC --- RAM
NA --- RAM
RAM --> HOMS[Homs University IT Hybrid Program]
VOL --> SPN[SyproNet: Mechatronics Advisor]
VOL --> DSFG[DSFG: Executive Coordinator]
VOL --> SEU[Syrian Entrepreneurs Union]
VOL --> SYNC[SYNC / Digital Syria]
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Python Data Engineering & MLOps Instructor — Neurobotics Academy
#Designed and delivered the complete Python Zero to Data Engineering Mastery
curriculum across 3 paid cohorts. Curriculum covers core Python, data engineering,
data engineering, APIs, async systems, and production portfolio delivery over 36
hours across 3 months.
Python Data Engineering & MLOps Instructor — Paper Airplanes
#Delivered Python Level 1, Python Level 2, and MLOps full-stack AI courses to 60+
women across the Arab world, Turkey, and Central Asia through the Women in Tech Program.
Data Engineering Curriculum Designer — HerWill
#Designed and delivered a full Python data engineering curriculum under a
volunteering contract with HerWill, a US-based women in STEM organization.
STEM Instructor for GCC Students — Modarby
#Delivered STEM sessions to GCC-based students through the Modarby platform.
STEM & Programming Trainer — Syrian Virtual University / Distinction and Creativity Agency
#One of 20 selected national trainers for the Kids and Adolescents Programming
Marathon (KPM), delivering programming fundamentals to 350+ students across Syria.
Technical Expertise & Research
#Open Source Contributions
#Active contributor to major open source projects with 18+ PRs across 4 repositories:
| Repository | Role | PRs |
|---|
| OpenCV (opencv/opencv) | Contributor | 11 PRs (2 merged, 1 approved) |
| opencv-python | Contributor | 4 PRs |
| Ultralytics | Contributor | 5 PRs (2 direct commits merged) |
| OpenDR (opendr-eu/opendr) | Contributor | 1 PR (approved) |
Focus Areas:
- Bug fixes: Integer overflow prevention, undefined behavior
- Performance: Edge device optimization
- Compatibility: Cross-platform, new Python versions
GitHub: github.com/molhamfetnah
Research Publications
#Three journal papers submitted in 2026:
| Paper | Journal | Status |
|---|
| Distributed MPC for Multi-UAV Formation with Consensus | Robotics and Autonomous Systems (Elsevier) | Received |
| Modernized Bees Algorithm for Dynamic Path Planning | Applied Soft Computing (Elsevier) | Received |
| Hybrid Inverse Kinematics Ensemble with Uncertainty | IEEE RA-L | Received |
Key Metrics:
- 100% benchmark success rate across all projects
- International collaboration (Italy: Luca Ricci, University of Tuscia)
Technical Stack
#Languages: Python (Advanced), C++ (Advanced), C, Shell
AI/ML: PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenCV, YOLO, Ultralytics
Robotics: ROS/ROS2, Gazebo, Control Systems (MPC, PID, SO(3))
Embedded: Arduino, STM32, ESP32, PCB Design (KiCad, EasyEDA)
DevOps: Docker, N8N, FastAPI, Linux
Affiliations
#Mechatronics Advisor — Syrian Professional Network (SyrProNet)
#Technical advisor on mechatronics engineering topics within Syria’s largest
professional technical network.
Executive Coordinator — Northern Syria Team, DSFG
#Coordinating technical and development initiatives across northern Syria through
the German–Syrian Research Foundation e.V. Deutsch-Syrische Forschungsgesellschaft network.
Member — Syrian Entrepreneurs Union
#Active member of the Syrian Entrepreneurs Union, engaged in the technical
and educational entrepreneurship track.
Member — SYNC / Digital Syria
#Contributor to digital transformation and technology education initiatives across
Syria.
Education
#Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering — University of Aleppo | 2023–2027
#- Currently in fourth year
Top of class with an 89% cumulative grade, for first two years
- Coursework spans mechanical design, embedded systems, control theory,
robotics, and industrial automation
Syrian Baccalaureate — 2022–2023
#- Score: 2313 / 2400 — 96.375%
Volunteering
#Volunteer Instructor — Paper Airplanes, Women in Tech Program | 2024–Ongoing
#Delivering Python and MLOps courses to women in conflict-affected regions
remotely. Recognized as Volunteer of the Month for Fall 2025.
Volunteer Curriculum Designer — HerWill | 2024
#Designed full Python data engineering curriculum on a voluntary basis.
WUDC Debater — British Parliamentary Format | 2023–Ongoing
#Active competitive debater in the World Universities Debating Championships
format
National Programming Trainer — KPM / SVU / DCA | 2022–2023
#- One of 20 nationally selected trainers delivering programming education to
children and adolescents across Syria
- Under the Kids Programming Marathon which os organized in cooperation between Syrian Virtual University SVU & Distinction and Creativity Agency DCA & The Syrian Science Olympiad
Licenses, Certifications, Honors & Awards
#Top 3 — Ramadan Initiatives Award 2026
#Directorate of Development — awarded for excellence in educational services
through Neurobotics Academy and Boundless Elite Club.
CS50 Certified Instructor — Harvard University
#Authorized to deliver Harvard’s CS50 curriculum independently.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Preparation
#Completed structured PMP preparation coursework.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
#Completed structured preparation coursework in MEAL methodology for research and program management.
Data Collection — Certified
#Structured data collection methodology for applied research contexts.
McKinsey Forward Program
#Completed McKinsey’s professional development program for emerging leaders.
eCornell — Take the Lead Program
#Leadership development program, Cornell University’s online division.
Aspire Leaders Program — Harvard University
#Selected participant in the Aspire Leaders x Harvard leadership program.
Currently serving as Aspire Leaders Ambassador.
Research Mentorship Program — RP1 | 2026
#Accepted participant in the Research Mentorship Program Series 1,
focused on academic research methodology and publication track.
Organizations
#- Syrian Professional Network (SyrProNet) — Mechatronics Advisor
- DSFG — Executive Coordinator, Northern Syria Team
- Paper Airplanes — Volunteer Instructor, Women in Tech Program
- HerWill — Volunteer Curriculum Designer
- Syrian Entrepreneurs Union — Member
- SYNC / Digital Syria — Member
- Aspire Leaders — Ambassador
- McKinsey Forward — Alumni
- Research Mentorship Program RP1 — Participant 2026
- ROS Arabic Community — Founder
- Boundless — Founder & CEO
- Neurobotics — Founder & CEO
- Courseing Platform — Partner Instructor
