Samira began her career at an agricultural machinery manufacturer, where she worked for five years throughout college and post-graduation. Her experience includes building software tools, writing automated tests, and improving processes to ensure smooth delivery. She has a talent for learning new technologies and applying them to make the most impact. In addition to her projects, she dedicated herself to workplace engagement and intern experience committees.

Samira works to give back to the communities that inspired her to pursue a career in STEM. This includes mentoring and volunteering for FIRST Robotics programs and engaging with underrepresented people in STEM. Even prior to becoming an engineer, Samira had a passion for all things social justice. She believes that all people deserve equal opportunity, and that people should come first when solving problems. She is thrilled to be able to use her technology skills to serve the public.

In 2020, Samira graduated with a Bachelor of Computer Engineering from North Dakota State University. She currently resides in Denver, Colorado, where she enjoys hiking with her husband, cooking delicious vegan food, and taking care of her two feisty felines.