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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON

About MadCloud

MadCloud is UW-Madison's student cloud club focused on applied learning, collaborative engineering, and career readiness.

We bring together students from CS, engineering, data science, and related majors to build real cloud systems.

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Our Mission

Empower students with practical cloud computing skills through workshops, project-based learning, and industry mentorship. We prioritize accessibility, teamwork, and hands-on outcomes over passive lectures.

What Makes MadCloud Different

Practical, Not Theoretical

Every workshop includes implementation tasks so you leave with working code and stronger intuition.

Cross-Platform Experience

Members gain exposure to AWS, Azure, and GCP patterns, including cost, security, and scaling tradeoffs.

Peer Mentorship

Leads and returning members coach new members through onboarding tracks and project milestones.

Career Alignment

Projects are portfolio-ready and designed to map directly to internship and full-time interview skills.

Club Snapshot

2025Founded
200+Active members
50+Events annually
15+Project teams

Interested in Joining?

Come to a meeting, ask questions, and find a learning track that fits your goals.