Marzuq Mazid

University of Texas at Austin

B.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering

Relevant Courses: Electrical Engineering, Computing, Embedded Systems, Circuit Theory, Software Implementation and Design, Digital Logic and Design, Differential Equations with Linear Algebra, Matrices & Matrix Calculations, Calculus 1+2+3

Feeling Blessed

Software Engineering Intern

Collaborated with a team of interns to implement alternative payment methods on both the organization’s website and mobile app, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems. Conducted thorough research on best practices for enhancing user experience, including analyzing payment trends and customer feedback. Contributed to testing and troubleshooting to optimize functionality, security, and ease of use. Worked closely with web developers, designers, and backend engineers to align the payment solutions with user needs and improve the overall flow, resulting in a more inclusive and accessible platform for donors and users.

Elyceum

Web Developer Intern

Collaborated with a diverse team of interns from multiple departments to gather and organize content, ensuring the information was accurate, engaging, and aligned with the organization’s goals. Played a key role in designing and developing the organization's homepage using WordPress, leveraging HTML/CSS to create a user-friendly and responsive interface. Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of relevant resources, enhancing the website's functionality and usability. Regularly tested and refined the web pages to optimize performance and improve the user experience.

"Cairo Crossy Road" Embedded System Video Game

C, ARM Assembly

"Cairo Crossy Road" was developed as part of a project using the MSPM0G3507 LaunchPad microcontroller, interfaced with a breadboard circuit. The project combined hardware and software integration, leveraging an LCD display, a slide potentiometer, and multiple buttons for user input. The game is played through the horizontal movement controlled with the potentiometer and vertical movement using the buttons. To create a visually engaging experience, we implemented custom sprites for the main character, vehicles, and road elements. Sounds were generated using DAC interrupts, adding an immersive touch to the gameplay. The system utilized ADC interrupts for reading potentiometer values, ensuring smooth and responsive control. Incorporating both English and Arabic languages to match the game’s Cairo theme showcased our ability to adapt the project to cultural elements. Through this project, we gained hands-on experience in embedded systems programming, interrupt-driven design, and integrating hardware components with software logic. The result was an interactive game that tested both our technical and creative skills.

3rd Place in the class competition for UT ECE 319K: Introduction to Embedded Systems.

Traffic Light Controller

C, ARM Assembly

Developed a Traffic Light Controller project using an MSPM0G3507 Launchpad, integrating hardware and software to simulate a two-street intersection with a pedestrian walkway. The system featured a Finite State Machine (FSM) to manage traffic light sequences, ensuring smooth and safe transitions between signals. The microcontroller was programmed in C to handle real-time traffic scenarios and pedestrian crossing functionality. The project was built on a breadboard circuit, combining LEDs and other components with precise software logic to create a reliable traffic management simulation, showcasing a practical application of embedded systems.

Nueces Mosque Application

Kotlin, CSS, Firebase

Collaborated with a team of students and alumni to design and develop a mobile application for the Nueces Mosque, aimed at enhancing community engagement and accessibility. The app's frontend was built using Kotlin, incorporating dynamic features to create an intuitive and interactive user experience. CSS was utilized to deliver a consistent and visually appealing interface, ensuring user-friendliness across all elements. Firebase was implemented as the backend solution, enabling secure authentication, real-time data storage, and seamless synchronization, ensuring the app effectively supports the mosque's community and its activities.

UT Austin MSA Website

HTML/CSS, WordPress

Selected by the Texas MSA officer team to design and develop the organization’s official website. Leveraging HTML/CSS and WordPress, I created a user-friendly platform that effectively communicates the organization’s mission while showcasing the officer team, upcoming events, useful resources, and a donation page. The website serves as a dynamic hub for community engagement, featuring regular updates to keep users informed and connected. Additionally, I ensured the site’s performance through rigorous troubleshooting and optimization, delivering a seamless user experience that aligns with the organization’s goals of outreach and resource-sharing.

Hotel Reservation System

LC-3 Assembly Architecture

I developed a hotel room availability checking program using the Little-Computer 3 (LC-3) assembly language, demonstrating low-level programming and efficient memory management. The project featured an algorithm designed to traverse a linked list data structure within the 16-bit architecture, identifying available rooms while optimizing both memory usage and processing efficiency. To enhance user interaction, I implemented input/output functionality that allowed users to browse and select their desired rooms seamlessly. This project highlights my ability to design and execute complex algorithms in assembly language while maintaining a focus on user experience and system performance.

Buck Converter

Circuit Design, PCB Design, KiCAD, LTSpice

I designed and built a highly efficient modular buck converter capable of stepping down voltage levels with over 90% efficiency. The project involved rigorous testing and validation of critical components such as gate drivers and MOSFETs using advanced tools like signal generators and oscilloscopes. Performance was thoroughly evaluated under varying load conditions by measuring essential parameters, including output voltage and inductor current. Through systematic troubleshooting and optimization, I ensured the circuit consistently met design specifications, delivering reliable and stable performance. This project highlights power electronics, circuit design, and hands-on problem-solving.

AI Chatbot

IBM Watsonx, Wordpress

Programmed an AI-powered chatbot designed for business websites, leveraging IBM Watson Conversation and WordPress integration. The chatbot was programmed to deliver efficient and interactive customer support, automating responses and improving user engagement. This project showcased chatbot creation and deployment, utilizing advanced AI capabilities to streamline communication for businesses. By implementing Watson's cognitive technologies, I ensured the chatbot could handle diverse queries, making it a valuable tool with enhancing customer experience for business platforms.

Virtual Reality Capstone Game

JavaScript

For my capstone project, I developed a 3D virtual reality game inspired by the concept of "Plants vs. Zombies," set in an immersive sci-fi environment featuring evil robots. Using JavaScript, I programmed the game mechanics, where players earn points by shooting robots while avoiding contact to survive. I designed and modeled all the 3D components, including the robots and the dynamic sci-fi background, creating a visually engaging and interactive experience. This project demonstrated my skills in game development, 3D modeling, and VR integration, showcasing a unique blend of creativity and technical expertise to deliver a captivating gaming experience.

Artificial Intelligence Foundations

IBM

Skills: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Design Thinking, Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Data Visualization with Python

IBM

Skills: Data Visualization, Python

Python 101 for Data Science

IBM

Skills: Data Science, Python

How To Build Chatbots

IBM

Skills: Chatbot Creation, Chatbots, Watson Conversion, Wordpress

Java

Sololearn

Skills: Java

Capstone 1 and Virtual Reality

CodeWizardsHQ

Skills: Virtual Reality, JavaScript

JavaScript

CodeWizardsHQ

Skills: JavaScript

HTML & CSS

CodeWizardsHQ

Skills: HTML, CSS

Python

CodeWizardsHQ

Skills: Python

The Wall Street Journal

"Seven Strategies to Get Your Gamer Kid to Read This Summer"

I had the opportunity of being selected and interviewed by journalist Julie Jargon. During the interview, I shared insights on how kids can strike the right balance between playing video games and reading. By observing how gaming can connect with storytelling and literacy, I discussed ways to use video games as a bridge to encourage reading while maintaining a healthy balance. This opportunity allowed me to contribute to a conversation about fostering both creativity and learning through activities that kids already enjoy.

The Wall Street Journal

"What to Know About Teen Boys and Videogames"

I was selected and interviewed by journalist Julie Jargon. I shared my experiences and strategies for managing time between gaming and other responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a healthy balance. I also discussed the significance of online safety and how parental involvement can help minimize conflicts over screen time. By providing insights from my own life, I aimed to contribute to a better understanding of how teenage boys interact with video games and offer practical advice for both peers and parents.

TED-Ed Student Talks

"Can Computer Science and Video Games Go Together?"

I had the opportunity to be selected as one of five students across the nation to share my speech. I worked with Games for Change (G4C) to publish this talk, where I explored the idea of combining video game design with computer science and software development. I chose this topic because I believe video games can be a powerful way to introduce students to the world of technology, blending creativity and technical skills. Through this speech, I wanted to show how we can inspire a new generation to pursue careers in computer science by connecting education with something they already love.

IEEE UT Chapter

Active Member

Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) organization, UT Austin chapter.

ECE Talent

Mentee

Mentee within the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Talent organizaiton.

ECE Amplify

Mentee

Mentee within the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Amplify organizaiton, geared towards second year undergraduate students.

Texas MSA

Member/Volunteer

Member and volunteer with the Texas Muslim Student Association.

Texas BPA

Former Member

Member of the Business Professionals of America organizaiton with the UT Austin Chapter.