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Kateryna Gurina

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Research volunteer at Mansbach Biophysics Lab building a peptide classifier with Python random forests.

Canada

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At Mansbach Biophysics Lab, I’m building a Python random forest to classify peptides into four classes. My antimicrobial peptide classifier, trained on real lab data from Dr. Mansbach’s lab at Concordia, reached 0.97 AUROC.

As an Undergraduate Research Intern with Zazubovits Research Group, I designed and constructed an inverted microscope for single-molecule TIRF-FRET experiments. I’m studying physics with a biophysics concentration and a minor in computer science at Concordia University.

At RBC, I built a Python-powered Excel tracker to replace a handwritten log for client cards. I also use investment projection tools to help clients plan TFSA and retirement contributions.

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Current

Banking Advisor

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RBC

May 2026 - Present (5 months)

Built an automated Excel tracker with Python to replace a handwritten log for client cards, flagging cards held past 30 days. Use investment projection tools to model savings growth and assist clients with TFSA and retirement planning.

Python Excel Investment Planning Client Onboarding Troubleshooting

Current

Research Volunteer

Current

Mansbach Biophysics Lab

Building a Python random forest to classify peptides into four classes based on hemolytic activity and toxicity.

Python Random Forest Machine Learning Classification

Customer Experience Associate

TD Bank

May 2025 - May 2026 (1 year)

Guided clients through digital banking tools and login/setup issues; processed teller transactions and balanced cash.

Customer Service Digital Banking Cash Handling

Undergraduate Research Intern

Zazubovits Research Group

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 (2 months)

Designed and constructed an inverted microscope for single-molecule TIRF-FRET experiments.

Microscopy TIRF FRET Research Instrumentation

Night Auditor

Delta Hotels by Marriott

Apr 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Ran the nightly close in Opera PMS for a 425-room property, posting room charges and taxes. Reconciled nightly revenue and built revenue reports and forecasts for accounting and sales.

Opera PMS Revenue Reconciliation Forecasting Reporting

Education

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Concordia University

Bachelor of Science, Physics – Biophysics Concentration; Minor in Computer Science

Activities and societies: Recipient of Faculty of Arts and Science Undergraduate Summer Research Award

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Physics with a Biophysics Concentration and a Minor in Computer Science. Recipient of the Faculty of Arts and Science Undergraduate Summer Research Award.