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My life has followed a typical "gifted child" trajectory. I come from a working class family in Cairo, Egypt, was top of my class for years, and then joined a top-notch, cut-throat, hyphenated-adjective high school (STEM Schools) that led to an even-more-hyphenated-cutter-throat college (UPenn), which lead to many challenges and self-exploration along the way. Soon enough, I learned the hard way that not all my childhood wiring — perfectionism, seeking external validation, etc. — was my real identity. And I've been trying to figure it out ever since.
Activities that bring me joy in life in no certain order:
2019 - 2023
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, majoring in Computer Science. Focused on teaching and building software.
July 2023 – May 2025
At Aydi, I designed and implemented scalable farm management solutions. Key projects include:
Core Technologies: TypeScript, Nest.js, Node.js, AWS, SQL, Redis, React, Next.js, LLMs, RAG, VectorDBs.
September 2024 – January 2025
Developed an independent non-profit mentorship program to guide Egyptian high school students through the US college application process. In one admission cycle, I mentored a cohort of 9 students who collectively applied to over 100 universities. My approach was to offer the detailed, personalized support I wished I'd had. This involved conducting regular one-on-one sessions focused on: reviewing essays, deeply exploring the "why" behind their stories to shape compelling application narratives, tracking exam progress, and offering guidance for standardized testing, all contributing to a highly personalized application experience.
July 2024 – September 2024
Designed and delivered a comprehensive backend development course focused on Node.js and MongoDB to a diverse group of 14 students. Over three months, I conducted 17 interactive sessions, developed all course materials including a dedicated website and coding exercises, and provided detailed feedback to foster student growth. The course culminated in a hands-on workshop reinforcing practical application of concepts.
January 2023 – May 2023
Led a project-based Android Development course in Kotlin for 15 undergraduate students at the University of Pennsylvania. I developed the curriculum, covering UI Design, View Binding, MVVM Architecture, APIs, and RecyclerViews. My role involved conducting engaging weekly 90-minute interactive lectures and providing personalized support during office hours to help students with debugging and concept reinforcement.
August 2021 – December 2022
Supported over 500 students in understanding core concepts of C programming, CPU architecture, Assembly language, and Circuit Design. I led engaging 4-hour weekly review sessions and coding workshops, dedicated over 100 hours to personalized office hour support, and contributed to the creation and grading of course materials.
April 2021 – December 2021
I launched the Overflow Podcast to offer authentic, heartfelt guidance by sharing my personal experiences through high school and studying abroad. The goal was to challenge misconceptions, inspire listeners, and encourage self-reflection. Across 11 episodes, the podcast garnered over 7,000 views and cultivated a supportive online community. This journey taught me the profound impact of raw, genuine storytelling.