Amjad Al Rahal

A Fullstack Web Developer who's immersed with enthusiasm into state-of-the-art technologies all while ascending in technicality with interest into competitive programming and cyber security.

Droplets of rain started to accumulate, and a foundation of ideas commenced to generate. I have long pondered my intellectual capacity for grasping computing fundamentals, delving deeply into the intricate details beneath the computer science hierarchy with awe and amazement.

In August 2019, I sold my first eCommerce web application with a one-month development plan. I garnered my initial revenue after a prolonged period of attraction-based programming beginning at 12, which catalysed my awakening, granting me the impetus to instruct a local summer club's introductory programming course to acclimate the younger generation to coding. I soon understood how the conceptual basis of humans could be so bright, even at such a young age, once given attention with enlightenment. Moreover, observing my students' expressions of delight upon successfully implementing code made my efforts as a volunteer tutor worthwhile.

All of the questions I stumbled around formed a pattern with a coherent structure, in which I managed to connect the dots and confidently wonder. Computing serves as a vital intermediary in my mental model. I have thoroughly studied the principles of intricate algorithms, including their optimal methodologies, and gained extensive hands-on experience with various projects ranging from a simple ToDoList application to expansive eCommerce platforms. A burst of energy infused my personality as I began to achieve long-sought goals within the realm of computing. This realisation sparked my awareness of the opportunities now within reach, filling me with eager anticipation for the next milestone.

I cultivated a deep-seated interest in the boundless potential of computing, forming it as my unavoidable destiny. I felt the most connected to my inner self once introduced to a similar mentality, a former eighth-grade classmate. We planned, worked, and motivated each other up to founding a web development startup later in life, serving as safeguards for each other's success. Consequently, I learned to be patient to adapt and understand my career's enterprise perspective, and I found myself attaining the wisdom required within any given field once needed.

As a startup co-founder and school leader, I uncovered the power of efficient time management in shaping task perspective and expanding the drive to succeed. Then, as a member of the Computing Research Club, I swiftly employed rigorous research techniques to publish computing education content on social media, thus expanding my knowledge and skills in the field.

As I progressed, I delved deeper into my hobbies and interests as I ventured beyond my comfort zone by participating in an interschool debate competition, where I emerged as the top speaker. This series of experiences taught me the value of seizing opportunities as they arise, where the opportunity to participate in a talented citizen-restricted contest arose when a judge observed my performance at a science fair held by my school and recommended me for the competition. Eventually, I earned the highest golden shield award for computing-based scientific research from the Saudi Ministry of Education. The study presented was a trained facial expression detection model, which I demonstrated through prototypes for various applications, including teaching children with autism spectrum disorder, pre-publishment video game emotion analysis, and using drones to record the analysed emotions of an audience.

The rain droplets symbolised the countless moments of learning, discovery and growth I had experienced over the years. Finally, I knew I could achieve anything I set my mind to pursuing with hard work, dedication, and a passion for computing.

My involvement in the regional computing demand unveiled the endless possibilities of leveraging programming to its fullest potential while conveying acquired knowledge as a coding lecturer. Furthermore, as a web development startup cofounder, I applied my coding skills to craft cutting-edge customer solutions.

The journey was a learning wealth, demonstrating the power of diving headfirst into opportunities that spark my interest in attaining success, with gratefulness towards the ignited growth, personally and professionally.