About me

My name is Karim El-Khazindar, and I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Engineering with Finance at University College London, following my graduation from The University of Texas at Austin, where I studied Mechanical Engineering with minors in Computer Science and Business. I chose to pursue these fields because I believe that at their intersection, there’s a large potential for innovation.

I’ve been fortunate enough to participate in exciting student-led project teams and gain valuable professional experience. I have spent my last two summers working at Intel, first as a Process Engineering Intern, then as a Graduate Process Engineering Intern. At Intel, I’ve assumed ownership of multiple Chemical-Mechanical Polishing (CMP) tools and optimized semiconductor manufacturing processes, prioritizing cost-savings and quality control.

In 2023, I worked at Aquiles Solutions, in Barcelona, Spain, as a Data Science Intern. At Aquiles, I leveraged my computer science skills, and had the unique experience of working at a startup in a foreign country, where I did not speak the native language.

My interests are varied, but my objective is clear. I want to challenge myself and do impactful work. Some of my interests include semiconductor technology, machine learning, finance, and startups!

I’m a massive football fan and I love photography, skateboarding, and travel. I’ve lived in 8 countries around the world, and I speak 3 languages (English, French, and Arabic). I have a global perspective, and with it, I want to make a global impact.