Hey there,

I’m Fuat, a software engineer. Building applications is what I do, but not all I do.

Computers have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I still recall when we had our first PC at home. I was around 5 years old, and it had Windows 98. Back then, all I could do was click around and play with it. Everything changed when we got Windows XP and an internet connection when I was about 8. That’s when my real journey into software development started. I built my first website as a kid and the feeling was priceless. The first time I typed my site’s address into Internet Explorer and saw it load, I can’t describe the happiness. It was literally on the internet. I was on the internet.

Towards the end of middle school and into high school, my interest shifted to game design and programming. I was a passionate gamer, playing online games every day so much that I often got grounded for skipping homework. There was one game I loved but always thought could be better. One day, I decided to actually improve it. I started small, changing the character’s initial level. Then I added new assets, characters, and maps, and completely revamped the UI. I even rented a server using my mom’s credit card, built a website for player sign-ups, and created a forum for support. When the game was ready, I promoted it everywhere online. Within a few months, it reached a community of 60,000 players. That was the moment I realized something important: I love creating things that people enjoy.

In high school, I started experimenting a lot with Linux distributions like Fedora and Kali Linux. I also spent a lot of time working with PHP and MySQL, building several websites with WordPress. I even rented Linux Red Hat VPS servers to host my WordPress sites, learning firsthand how to manage servers and troubleshoot issues. Towards the end of high school, I discovered application development and decided to dive into Android. I took courses, completed certificates, and practiced Java, applying the object-oriented programming skills I had honed with PHP.

When it came time for university, you might expect me to study computer science or programming, but no, I enrolled in economics. That was a big challenge for me. While I valued the knowledge I gained, college life was tough. I tried to get involved in computer science student clubs and activities even though my major wasn’t related. I made flyers, shared posts across Facebook groups, and tried to rally peers to work on projects with me. I even “hacked” email lists from student clubs to reach out en masse—though, understandably, people weren’t thrilled about that! I pitched my project ideas to the head of the computer science department, and even scheduled a meeting with the Chancellor, but I was ignored. It was painful, but expected.

At the end, I decided to work on my own. I spent countless hours researching, learning, and designing my projects independently. I experimented with web and mobile development, automation, and eventually cloud computing, which opened up a whole new world for me. Exploring cloud platforms and integrating AI services became a major focus, allowing me to build more scalable, intelligent, and practical applications.

Since then, I’ve worked on a wide range of web, mobile, and AI-driven applications, always pushing myself to explore new technologies. Recently, my focus has shifted more towards artificial intelligence and machine learning. I enjoy building intelligent systems that can understand data, generate insights, and even interact with people in natural ways. Whether it’s using large language models to create helpful tools or leveraging machine learning for predictions, I love turning complex concepts into practical applications that people can actually use.

Creating things and seeing people use them is one of the most enjoyable parts of my life, but right after one thing: my dog. Max is a border collie and more than just a pet to me. I love playing with him, but unfortunately, he has hip dysplasia and can’t run much anymore. If you have a dog, please check for issues like hip dysplasia when they’re puppies. You can treat it early and give them a much better life.

My ultimate goal is to work on a project that serves millions of people. I know that great achievements require sacrifices, and I’m ready for that. I always tell people: “You either live your dreams in your life, or live your life in your dreams.” It’s time to take action.

Thank you for reading. I’ll keep updating this page with every new achievement and lesson in my life.

See you soon…

Fuat