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Michael Melaku

Silver Spring

Summary

Information Science student at the University of Maryland (B.S. expected 2026) with hands-on UX/UI experience and practical exposure to AI tools (ChatGPT, Relume.io) for web design and content generation. Completed user research, prototyping (Figma, Adobe XD), and Python coursework for data manipulation. Independently experimented with prompt-writing and evaluated LLM outputs to improve clarity and usefulness. Organized and self-directed; comfortable working remotely and asynchronously. Seeking the Handshake AI Fellowship to apply prompt-focused experimentation and UX insight to help refine LLM behavior across domains.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Personal AI & Design Projects

Self-employeed
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Designed and built website prototypes for fitness creators using Figma, Framer, and Relume.io, focusing on user-friendly layouts and brand storytelling.
  • Used ChatGPT to generate copy ideas, content structures, and improve communication tone across web projects.
  • Practiced prompt writing to explore how different phrasing affects AI responses and clarity.
  • Applied insights from AI-assisted design to enhance overall site usability and flow.
  • Continuously learning about AI applications, data analysis, and UX trends through hands-on experimentation and coursework.

Student Contributor

University of Maryland, College Park
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Designed and tested an intuitive interface for a gaming website called GMZ with a focus on usability and accessibility.
  • Conducted user research to align design solutions with user expectations and behaviors.
  • Created prototypes and iterated on designs based on team feedback and user insights.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Science

University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
01.2026

High School -

Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
Bethesda, MD
06-2022

Skills

    AI & Research:
    Prompt writing and testing, evaluating AI-generated content, information analysis, AI-assisted design, familiarity with LLM concepts

    Programming & Data:
    Python (data manipulation, scripting), HTML (basic web design), data interpretation and organization

    Design & User Experience:
    UX/UI design, wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, content structuring for user flow

    Tools & Software:
    Figma, Framer, Relumeio, Adobe XD, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Phtoshop

Timeline

Personal AI & Design Projects

Self-employeed
06.2025 - 08.2025

Student Contributor

University of Maryland, College Park
04.2024 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Information Science

University of Maryland, College Park

High School -

Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School

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