Computer Science @ CMU Qatar

Mohammed Al-Kuwari

Full-stack development • Game development • Applications

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Academic Foundation

Carnegie Mellon University

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Minor in Tech Entrepreneurship

Expected May 2027

Experience

Course Assistant

CMU Qatar

Fundamentals of Programming and Computer Science (15-112). Mentoring students through weekly homework interviews, grading assignments, and conducting one-on-one debugging sessions.

Current

Research Assistant

Qatar University

Co-developed green energy research focused on thin PLA/ZnO films and energy generation verification.

June 2022

Selected Works

Health Tech • AI

Shifa (شفاء)

A clinical-grade AI platform for diabetes screening and management. Integrated vocal biomarker analysis and meal tracking to provide actionable health insights.

2nd Place at QU x World Summit AI Health Tech Hackathon
Languages: React, Javascript Skills: Web Audio API, Computer Vision, Clinical Localization
  • Implemented real-time frequency analysis for vocal biomarkers (Jitter/Shimmer)
  • Developed vision-based nutrition tracking for glycemic control
  • Complete English/Arabic localized clinical user journeys
Games

Solitude

A 2D side-scroller developed in Unity (C#). A solo journey exploring memories and haunting pasts.

Winner of the CMUQ Game Jam 2
Languages: C# Engine: Unity

A solo adventure exploring memories through custom audio integration and pixelated photography. Play on Itch.io

Distributed Systems

FileStack: Distributed File System

A robust DFS implemented in Java using RMI for remote file access.

Languages: Java Skills: RMI, Networking, Distributed Systems

Developed a fault-tolerant file system that supports horizontal scaling and transparent remote access using Java's Remote Method Invocation.

Low-Level

Dynamic Memory Allocator

A custom malloc() implementation in C, optimized for heap efficiency.

Languages: C Skills: Low-level memory tracking, Fragmentation control

Implemented a dynamic memory allocator featuring segregated free lists and coalescing mechanisms to minimize external fragmentation.

Systems • Imperative Computation Project

Virtual Machine for a C-Like Language

A high-performance VM implementation featuring a custom call stack, frames, and generic data structures.

Languages: C Skills: Systems programming, Call Stack, Memory Management
  • Built a virtual machine in C for a C-Like language much easier to apply and less prone to bugs
  • Implemented a call stack, frames, custom data types, and syntax for a C-Like language
  • Added additional features supporting generic data structures and pointers
Games

Don't Panic

A 2.5D isometric survival shooting game developed in Python with custom physics.

Languages: Python (CMU Graphics) Skills: Game physics, Isometric rendering, Collision detection

Created an engaging survival shooter featuring an isometric viewpoint, custom sprite management, and a physics engine optimized for grid-based movement. Watch Demo Video

Awards & Recognitions

International Recognition

iCAN Gold Medal

Awarded by the Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced Skills for research in green energy verification systems. Read News Article

Innovation

Hackathon Finalist

2nd Place at the QU x World Summit AI Health Tech Hackathon (QAR 30,000 Prize). Selected among 55+ pioneering projects and 400+ innovators. Read News Article

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Let's build something together.