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Welcome to My Portfolio

My name is Kaoru Seki, and I am a Master's student at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), pursuing Human-Centered Computing. I have a background in Business Technology Administration and a passion for understanding the ways technology can serve people better.

Through my journey from learning English as an international student to diving into user experience research, I've cultivated a deep interest in creating accessible, human-centered design solutions. My current research focuses on leveraging generative AI to empower marginalized entrepreneurs, ensuring that technology meets diverse community needs.

Projects

SEEe Project

SEEe

Virtual reality project to understand sensemaking and interaction in immersive environments.

CiviConnect Project

CiviConnect

Solar-powered mesh network for Wi-Fi, focusing on providing connectivity solutions to underserved communities.

BizChat Assistant

BizChat LLM Design

Interface design for a generative AI tool to support marginalized entrepreneurs in business planning.