Saif Khalfan Saif Al Mazrouei
Academically Distinguished Student
Selected through the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority's early scholarship program as one of the top-tier Emirati students from Abu Dhabi. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Data Science, Computer Science, and Information Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison Bachelor of Science in Data Science, Computer Science, and Information Science Minor in Digital Studies GPA: 3.61/4.0 1/2022 - 5/2026
Publications
Anka: A Domain-Specific Language for Reliable LLM Code Generation | arXiv:2512.23214 December 2025 Designed DSL achieving 40 percentage point accuracy improvement over Python on multi-step code generation tasks (100% vs 60%), validated across Claude 3.5 Haiku and GPT-4o-mini. Demonstrated LLMs can learn novel programming languages from prompts alone (99.9% parse success).
Experience
Internship: Central Investment Services Department, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Data Services Intern | Abu Dhabi, UAE | July 2024 – August 2024 Spearheaded the development of PRISM (PDF Retrieval, Interaction, and Smart Management), an AI-powered tool that revolutionized investment data processing, achieving a 96% reduction in extraction time and surpassing 98% accuracy. Engineered a comprehensive solution integrating advanced technologies to automate complex data analysis from 200+ sources, transforming a 25.5-hour quarterly process into a streamlined 2-minute operation per document. Deployed across six departments with comprehensive handover for ADIA-wide integration.
Internship: IT Research Department, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Abu Dhabi, UAE | July 2023 – August 2023 Collaborated with the Goldman Sachs team to enhance financial analysis and reporting efficiency. Developed an interactive dashboard for visualizing and analyzing investment portfolios using Python, significantly improving data accessibility and decision-making processes.
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Early Preparation Program Participant | Abu Dhabi, UAE | 2017 – 2020 Attended seminars and workshops on university applications and career development, including international summer programs in the U.S. and China.
Masdar Youth 4 Sustainability Programs Participant | Abu Dhabi, UAE | 2019 – 2024 Selected for Sustainability Ambassadors (2019-2020) and Future Sustainability Leaders (2023-2024). Led workshops at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, collaborated with global policymakers on SDG implementation and clean energy transition.
Summer Programs
UPenn's Wharton Global Youth Program Participant | July 2019 Engaged in an intensive investment competition, developing business strategies and financial models to understand global business practices.
Confucius Institute at East China Normal University Participant | Summer 2018 Immersed in Mandarin language studies and explored Chinese educational and cultural practices.
Technical Skills
Languages: Python, Java, C++, R, SQL, JavaScript, Bash ML & AI: PyTorch, TensorFlow, sklearn, Hugging Face, LangChain, OpenAI API, Anthropic API AI Development Tools: Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Codex Infrastructure: NumPy, Pandas, Git, Docker, AWS, CUDA, Linux
National Service
Mandatory Military Service Participant | UAE | 2020 - 2021 Served in the UAE Armed Forces, gaining leadership skills and discipline while contributing to national security.
Awards and Certificates
CFA Institute Investment Foundations Certificate Awarded | September 2023 Recognized for my foundational knowledge in investment principles.
Outstanding Basic Training Performance - National Service Awarded | 2021 Honored for exemplary performance and leadership during my national service.
Certificate of Excellence from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Awarded | 2019 Acknowledged for outstanding contributions during my early preparation program.
Languages (Fluent)
Arabic
English