This month the Innovation Award goes to Mustafa Metin (_metemet_) from Turkey for his work on MyQuiz:
Where are you from, and where do you live now?
I'm from Istanbul in Turkey but living in Ankara for a long time.
How long have you been programming?
I'm not a professional programmer, but I'm trying to program since 2005
What is your expertise?
Actually I'm a medical student and want to be an expert in medicine. It's a really hard field to study. But somehow I enjoy digital art and designing. I'm working on both 2D and 3D designs.
What got you to XOOPS?
2 or 3 years ago I decided to create a website about medicine. Then I've made a list of features that my website must have. And started to search the best CMS. I have analyzed nearly all free CMS, then finally I chose XOOPS which was best for my website..
What do you like the most about XOOPS?
It's easy to use and has a great community. Also handy for both module and theme coders. And maybe they are the main reasons why XOOPS has lots of modules and other hacks.
Why did you decide to work on the MyQuiz module?
My website was about education so it had to have a quiz system. I searched deeply but couldn't find a good quiz module. And then I decided to work on MyQuiz. I have examined the most of quiz applications and tried to use their handy features with MyQuiz. And I hope this module will be a starting point to using XOOPS for people who have education websites.
What is your major achievement in programming that you're most proud of?
Major achievement comes with major learnings. I spent lots of time with MyQuiz, and while doing it I've learned more about XOOPS, and also jquery system. Maybe MyQuiz was my major achievement for now, but there will better development projects done by me soon.
What are your hobbies, when you're not coding?
When I'm not coding and not studying for medical classes, I like reading books, watching movie, playing football (soccer in USA), drawing cartoon images and riding bicycle outside the city. I have lots of extra hobbies but its enough I think
You favorite dish and drink?
Well, I love all Turkish foods but iskender kebab is my favorite. And I drink tea all time.
What about movies and music?
I rarely listen music, but I watch 5-6 movies in a week.
If you would have a chance for a 30 seconds commercial with a message to the world, what would you say?
" You suppose you are the trouble, but you are the cure. You suppose that you are the lock on the door ,but you are the key that opens it. It’s too bad that you want to be someone else You don’t see your own face, your own beauty Yet, no face is more beautiful than yours." Mevlana
If you could choose a place and time to live, what would it be and why?
Probably I would chose living in the Ottoman Empire time, especially in 1453 when taking Istanbul. Being a soldier in this time must be a privilege.
Who is the person that you would like to meet and why?
I'm Muslim and would like to meet with any Imam of Kaaba and listen Qur'an from them live.