Joseph Ayinde

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Lab Assistant

Burmeister Lab @ UNC

Nov 2024 - Mar 2025 (5 months)

• Conducted research on the neural and genetic mechanisms underlying social and spatial cognition, focusing on their evolutionary significance and impact on behavior. • Explored correlations between boldness, learning traits, and behavioral adaptability to understand their role in spatial cognition and social preferences.

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Youth Ministry Director

CROSSTRAIL Community Church

Aug 2024 - May 2025 (10 months)

• Developed and implemented engaging faith-based programs and activities tailored to youth, fostering spiritual growth and community involvement. • Led weekly lessons and discussions on biblical principles and life skills, creating a supportive environment for youth to explore their faith. • Organized and facilitated outreach initiatives, mission trips, and community service projects, encouraging active participation and leadership among youth members. • Collaborated with church leadership to align youth ministry goals with the overall mission of the church, ensuring a cohesive and impactful program.

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Summer Venture Fellow

LAUNCH Chapel Hill

May 2024 - Aug 2024 (4 months)

• Selected as 1 of 10 ventures across North Carolina for Launch Chapel Hill's competitive 2024 Summer Accelerator, focused on scaling early-stage startups. • Refined business model, go-to-market strategy, and customer discovery pipeline through mentorship from Harvard Business School faculty and top business leaders across North Carolina. • Delivered investor-ready pitch demonstrating venture traction, scalability, and long-term growth potential.

Member of Technical Staff

OpenAI

Jan 2024 - May 2024 (5 months)

• Served as a biology expert, contributing to the creation and fine-tuning of next-generation large language models (LLMs) with a focus on integrating deep scientific research in biology and neuroscience. • Applied domain expertise to refine LLM outputs, enhancing the models' ability to generate accurate, context-aware, and research-driven responses in the fields of biology and neuroscience. • Provided strategic guidance on aligning AI development with cutting-edge biological and neuroscientific principles to ensure the models meet the needs of researchers, educators, and practitioners. • Participated in the evaluation and testing of LLM performance, focusing on scientific reasoning, data interpretation, and application of biology-speci

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Mentor

STEM Mentorship Academy

Nov 2023 - May 2025 (1 year 7 months)

• Designed and led traveling "STEM Enrichment Nights," turning school cafeterias and • classrooms into pop-up laboratories where students explored hands-on experiments such as fruit DNA extractions, pH testing, and basic circuitry. • Partnered with science teachers to ensure each activity complemented the curriculum, then • drafted take-home experiment guides that helped extend learning and spark family conversations about STEM at home. • Recruited and coached fellow university volunteers, secured donated materials from local businesses, and cultivated a welcoming, curiosity-driven atmosphere that motivated students to picture themselves in future STEM careers. • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to analyze behavioral data, sy

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Independant Project Leader & Lab Assistant

Pfennig Lab @ UNC

Nov 2023 - May 2024 (7 months)

• Participated in a $500,000 NSF research project, contributing to data collection, analysis, and documentation. • Conducted Sanger sequencing, Next Generation Sequencing, gel electrophoresis, and centrifuging for DNA analysis. • Prepared master mixes and gels, ensuring accurate experimental setups and results, and operated autoclaving equipment for sterilization.

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Assistant Director of Executive Programming

Office of the President (UNC Executive Branch)

Aug 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 1 month)

• Chosen as one of 13 students for the Office of the President in the Executive Branch of UNC Student Government. • Collaborated closely with UNC Student Body President Christopher Everett and Director of Executive Programs Victoria Johnson to develop a unified framework for programming events. • Involved in organizing the 2024 Distinguished Lectureship at UNC Chapel Hill.

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Undergraduate Liaison & Member

UNC School of Medicine: Minority Men in Medicine

Jun 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 3 months)

• Facilitating the bond between minority males at UNC School of Medicine and minority undergraduates at UNC Chapel Hill: • Actively engaged throughout the year, consistently participating in meetings for Minority Men in Medicine and the Student National Medical Association (SNMA). • Participated in the highly esteemed 2023 Zollicoffer Lecture, commemorating the vibrant history of minorities at UNC School of Medicine.

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Undergraduate intern & Research Project Leader & Research Assistant

Macquarie Neurosurgery & Computational Neurosurgery Lab

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 (3 months)

• Shadowed over 80 Neurosurgical Operations led by Dr. Antonio Di Ieva and Dr. Eric Suero Molina. • Witnessed unique neuromodulation procedures performed by Italian Neurosurgeon Dr. Antonio Di Ieva. • Participated in weekly neurosurgical case meetings at Macquarie University Hospital with the Macquarie Neurosurgery Group. • Attended distinguished neurosurgical lectureships at Macquarie Medical School. • Served as a research assistant in the world's first Computational Neurosurgery lab. • Led a project exploring the legal and ethical implications of applying artificial intelligence to Neurosurgery. • Attended and presented at weekly meetings at the

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CEO & Co-Founder

HEALLY

Nov 2022 - Aug 2025 (2 years 10 months)

• Prototyped and tested a non-invasive EEG-AI brain–computer interface, coordinating participant recruitment and trial execution under ethical and regulatory oversight. • Drafted and implemented study protocols for human-subject usability testing, balancing innovation with compliance standards for EEG technologies. • Managed participant safety, data collection, and confidentiality during pilot studies, ensuring adherence to GCP and IRB-aligned best practices. • Oversaw a cross-disciplinary team of researchers, engineers, and clinicians to integrate AI into healthcare applications while maintaining regulatory and ethical standards. • Administered all accounts and collaborations with partners, including Google DeepMind, NVIDIA, CARTA, Ca

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Caregiver

CareYaYa

Sep 2022 - Jan 2023 (5 months)

• Delivered in-home care to patients of diverse ages and backgrounds, managing both appointment attendance and scheduling. • Administered medications and utilized advanced medical technologies in the provision of care. • Worked with patients presenting a range of diseases and disorders, demonstrating adaptability and versatility in healthcare delivery.

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Executive Board & Publicity Chair

UNC Health Careers Club

Aug 2022 - May 2025 (2 years 10 months)

• Coordinated and curated more than 50 social media posts for the club during the semester. • Contributed as a member of the executive board, providing support in scheduling and designing activities for the Undergraduate Health Careers Club. • Collaborated with President Dan Tsuma on a comprehensive redesign of the UNC HCC brand, incorporating customized brand kits and conducting inter-club surveys. • Took on a mentoring role, providing guidance to two students during the Fall 2023 Semester.

Print and Marketing Specialist

Staples

May 2022 - Aug 2022 (4 months)

• Delivered personalized print, design, and marketing solutions for small businesses and individual clients, ensuring high-quality outcomes and repeat customer satisfaction. • Managed end-to-end production of custom marketing materials, balancing multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy and brand consistency. • Drove sales growth by upselling print and promotional services, contributing to team revenue targets and strengthening customer relationships.

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