@TheAhmadOsman

Welcome to my corner of the internet where every line of code, every 3D printed layer, and every gym rep is a brushstroke on the canvas of creation. By trade, I’m a software engineer, but really, I’m a perpetual learner; a builder; a problem solver; a creator; a thinker; and a tinkerer in the grand workshop of life.

Bit By Bit: The Journey

I started coding at 7. Basic HTMl site with a flashy mouse pointer and glitters everywhere. At 12 I wrote my first server-sided application to host my private MMORPG server of a very popular game. Believe it or not, I made money out of that 😄.

I completed my high school education in the Netherlands, where I not only pursued an International Baccalaureate degree but also managed to crowdfund $50,000 USD to bridge the gap left by a partial scholarship. Following this, I was awarded a full scholarship to Luther College, where I earned my BA in Computer Science and Data Science. I have held several positions over the years, I am Ex-Mayo Clinic, Trimble, Fed. HLBDM, and CloudInn, and currently I am on an adventure to my next big thing 😉

In The Digital Realm

My work isn’t just about writing code; it’s about crafting solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible in technology. The essence of software is crafting something of value, giving people a tool that enhances their daily lives, and doing that with the least amount of friction possible. My approach is product-centric focusing on designing excellent scalable systems.

On the day-to-day basis, my days are mostly a whirlwind of coding, often wrestling with AI models to do my bidding (sometimes they cooperate, sometimes they don’t, but it’s always an adventure), and solving data puzzles to uncover hidden patterns. While I’m deeply focused on the wizardry that is software engineering, my passion also spills over into the physical world where I self-host my own infrastructure because, why not control the cloud from your living room?

Building Beyond the Binary

In the physical world my home lab might just be the next tech startup incubator, or at least, that’s what I tell myself as it slowly conquers my living space (yes, I get the eye-rolls, but deep down, I know everyone loves it 😅). When I’m not buried in lines of code or training models, you’ll find me in my home lab, tinkering with 3D printers, upgrading a server, conjuring up hardware projects, or playing network wizard with my clusters.

AI & Iron: A Personal Odyssey

My life is an odyssey of merging the digital with the physical. I see parallels between training neural networks and training my body. Both require discipline, patience, and a willingness to adapt and learn. This journey has taught me the value of resilience, not just in AI algorithms but in personal growth. Every rep in the gym, every line of code, every piece of data analyzed is a step towards becoming a better version of myself. I sincerely believe that true excellence starts from health, and I treat physical fitness with the same enthusiasm as my projects, and then some.

Pages and Pause

I have two types of downtime. One is where I pull out any book that catches my eye from my collection, leaf through it randomly, stopping when something grabs my attention, and then I settle in to read. The other involves savoring a cup of coffee, a ritual that serves as my quiet time for reflection, where I contemplate life and things, dream up new projects, or simply enjoy the moment.

Byte & Build

This website is more than a portfolio; I intend for it to be a showcase of my journey. For all intents and purposes, this will be my digital journal where I dive into technology, artificial intelligence, hardware, and growth, among other things; offering readers a glimpse into my thoughts and discoveries. Adjacent to this, I intend to have a projects section that will act as a virtual gallery, showcasing an array of my endeavors from intricate software solutions and advanced AI models to creative 3D printing projects, with each piece narrating its own tale of innovation.

I’m always eager to connect with fellow tech enthusiasts, fitness freaks, or anyone passionate about building something extraordinary, whether it’s software, hardware, or themselves. Let’s connect, collaborate, and maybe even lift some weights together; in the gym or in the realm of ideas. Every project, every workout, and every piece of code is a step towards something epic.

Thank you for visiting. Here’s to coding, lifting, learning, and everything in between. The future is ours to take, let’s build and achieve great things.