Muhammed Cikmaz

Computer Engineering Student | Web Developer | Software Engineer

University of Wisconsin-Madison
mcikmaz@wisc.edu 319-400-6330 Madison, WI

About Me

I am a Computer Engineering student at University of Wisconsin-Madison with a passion for software development, web technologies, and innovative solutions. My experience spans from developing educational tools to creating user-centered applications.

I enjoy working on challenging projects that leverage technology to solve real-world problems, particularly in areas related to education, user experience, and data visualization.

Programming

JavaScript Python Java C# C

Software

Microsoft Office Google Workspace Unity Blender

Tools

Git Visual Studio Code Firebase Docker PyCharm IntelliJ Eclipse Replit

Design

Photoshop Figma Canva Adobe XD Notion

Experience

Intern at UI Hydroinformatics Lab

September 2022 - August 2023
  • Developed a JavaScript library to integrate a Virtual Teaching Assistant with Canvas LMS via REST API
  • Engineered a video transcription service utilizing JavaScript and Whisper(OpenAI) technology
  • Enhanced educational tool through innovative software solution

Intern at UI Hydroinformatics Lab

March 2022 - June 2022
  • Created maps for FloodGame using real-world elevation and satellite data
  • Leveraged Python for data processing and Adobe Photoshop
  • Contributed to the development of interactive educational simulations

Web Developer - Tech Editor, School Newspaper

2022 - June 2024
  • Spearheaded technical operations for the school newspaper, ensuring seamless digital publication and distribution
  • Developed custom tools and plugins to enhance website functionality, improving user experience and content accessibility

Projects

Library Fast Pass

  • Engineered a Google Chrome extension to streamline library sign-in processes
  • Achieved widespread adoption across 3 high schools, serving 4000+ students
  • Garnered 100+ installs on the Chrome Web Store
Demo

APDictionary

  • Designed and implemented an innovative tooltip creator for wsspaper.com
  • Enhanced user experience and content accessibility

West Side Story Caption Contest

  • Conceptualized and developed a user-generated content platform
  • Integrated Firebase for robust and scalable data storage
Demo

Canvas LMS Wrapped

  • Architected a Spotify Wrapped-style analytics tool for Canvas LMS
  • Leveraged Python/Flask and Google Cloud services
See Your Wrapped

Lumbago (film)

  • Conceptualized, produced, and directed a short film
  • Achieved significant audience engagement with 2000+ views
Watch

Publications

Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Intelligent Assistant for Personalized and Adaptive Learning in Higher Education

Sajja, R., Sermet, Y., Cikmaz, M., Cwiertny, D., Demir, I.
Education and Information Technologies, 2023. (in review)
arXiv preprint DOI: 10.48550/arXiv.2309.10892

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