ELIF CEVIK
Wayne, NJ ***** 917-***-**** **********@*****.*** LinkedIn
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Computer Science student at Rutgers University graduating in 2026 with hands-on experience in C++ and Java programming, systems support,
and network troubleshooting. Skilled in C/C++, Python and Git, complemented by a CCNA certification and exposure to embedded systems
and socket programming. Demonstrated ability to collaborate on real-world infrastructure challenges through IT and STEM instruction roles.
Eager to apply low-level engineering skills to optimize performance and reliability of next-generation AI systems.
EDUCATION
RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY Aug 2026
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science & Statistical Data Science
? Achievements: Dean?s List: Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025
PROJECTS
Next Round AI ? AI Interview Coach May 2026
? Built a full stack AI interview coaching application using React and FastAPI
? Integrated the Llama 3 language model through Ollama to generate interview questions and provide automated response evaluation
? Developed REST APIs for frontend/backend communication and AI model inference.
? Implemented speech to text processing for voice based interview practice and feedback generation.
Fake News Detection System Jan 2026
? Built a machine learning model to classify news articles as real or fake using NLP techniques
? Preprocessed text data using tokenization, TF-IDF vectorization, and feature engineering
? Trained and evaluated models including Logistic Regression and Random Forest, achieving high classification accuracy
? Visualized model performance using confusion matrices and precision-recall metrics
? Implemented in Python using Scikit-learn, Pandas, and Matplotlib
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
iLearn Schools IT Intern Apr 2026 - Present
? Worked closely with the IT Coordinator to support and maintain technology infrastructure across multiple school locations
? Provided technical support for teachers, staff, and students by troubleshooting Chromebook, laptop, Smart Board, printer, and classroom
technology issues
? Assisted in diagnosing and resolving network connectivity problems at the TCP layer to ensure reliable access to educational resources and
systems
? Helped deploy, configure, and maintain devices while supporting software installations, updates, and user account management
Luminous Aesthetic Clinic Data Operations Analyst Sep 2025 - Feb 2026
? Analyzed operational and financial datasets across scheduling, billing, and client retention to identify inefficiencies and revenue leakage
? Built Excel dashboards to track KPIs and revenue trends, improving visibility into business performance
? Cleaned and standardized datasets, reducing reporting errors by 15% and improving data accuracy
? Generated actionable insights to support decision-making and optimize operational workflows
White Tulip Health Foundation Research & Development Intern Jan 2021 - May 2022
? Analyzed treatment outcome datasets to evaluate intervention effectiveness across demographic groups
? Contributed to development of predictive screening algorithms for identifying high-risk patient populations, incorporating performance
optimization to enhance model throughput
? Explored AI-driven outreach models to improve resource allocation for underserved communities
Hello World STEM Center Program Instructor Sep 2024 - Sep 2025
? Taught C++ and Java with emphasis on algorithmic thinking and problem solving
? Designed projects integrating coding, sensors, embedded systems, and biomedical systems
? Mentored students in using debugging tools to resolve complex logic errors and apply systematic problem solving
? Introduced students to core operating systems concepts such as process scheduling and memory management
CERTIFICATIONS
?Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) ?Machine Learning With Python (CoursERA)
SKILLS & INTERESTS
? Programming & Scripting: Python, C++, SQL, HTML, React
? Data Analysis & Modeling: Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Excel, RStudio, Stata, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Artificial
Intelligence
? Systems & Infrastructure: Git, Systems Programming, Linux Systems Programming, Operating Systems, Device Drivers, Debugging Tools,
RDMA, TCP, Performance Optimization, Distributed Systems, Embedded Systems