Hey there! 👋 I’m Ahmad, a passionate software engineer. I made a bold decision to leave my computer science engineering degree because I believed I could achieve more on my own. 🌟 Fighting against community norms and traditions, I taught myself everything I know and now, with 8 years of experience, I’m a Senior Software Engineer.

Education is my lifeblood. I dropped out of college to teach myself programming, rebelling against Egypt’s failed educational system. I’m also deeply in love with water – whether it’s the vastness of the ocean or the refreshing scent of water-perfumed fragrances. 🏊‍♂️ As an amateur swimmer, water is my sanctuary.

Music plays a huge part in my life. 🎸 I’ve dabbled in playing the guitar, oud, and recorder, and I’m eagerly looking forward to trying my hand at drums. 🌿 Nature and the environment are causes close to my heart, and I dream of creating clean energy power plants in Egypt one day.

Ancient Egypt fascinates me, especially the mystical blue lotus flower. 🪷 I also have a strong desire to travel and immerse myself in other cultures, particularly Dutch culture. Meeting new people and sharing experiences is something I thrive on. When I get passionate about something, you can see the spark in my eyes – I’m all in! 🔥

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As an extrovert, I can’t imagine life without meeting new people. 🤝 Couchsurfing is my gateway to widening my circle, exploring diverse cultures, and sharing life’s beautiful experiences with others.

Interests

• Education: Rebelled against the traditional system to teach myself programming. 🎓
• Water: Oceans, water-scented perfumes, and swimming are my bliss. 🌊
• Music: Playing guitar, oud, recorder, and looking forward to drums. 🎼
• Environment: Dreaming of creating clean energy power plants in Egypt. 🌱
• Ancient Egypt: Fascinated by the blue lotus flower and ancient culture. 🌺
• Traveling: Exploring new cultures, especially Dutch culture. ✈️
• Socializing: Meeting new people to socialize and share experiences. 🗣️
• Passion: When something grabs my attention, I dive in fully – you’ll see the passion in my eyes! ✨

• music festivals
• cooking
• walking
• music
• swimming
• engineering
• urban exploration
• nature
• programming

Music, Movies, and Books

• Music: Slowdive band, post-rock vibes. 🎶
• Movies: Forrest Gump, Interstellar – tales of adventure and wonder. 🎬
• Books: The Design of Everyday Things, Atomic Habits – guides to better living and thinking. 📚

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One of my proudest moments was leaving my computer science engineering degree. I felt constrained and knew I could achieve more by forging my own path. Now, as a self-taught Senior Software Engineer with 8 years of experience, I’ve proven to myself and others that determination and self-belief can lead to amazing achievements. 🌟

Teach, Learn, Share

• Teach: I love sharing my journey of self-learning, mentoring careers, and all things tech and programming. 💡
• Learn: I’m eager to dive into leadership and management skills to further my growth. 🚀
• Share: I bring my enthusiasm for technology, self-improvement stories, and my deep knowledge of ancient Egypt to the table. 🏺

What I Can Share with Hosts

When you welcome me, expect an enthusiastic guest who loves to share knowledge about technology and programming. I engage in deep conversations about self-improvement and am always ready to exchange cultural experiences. You’ll also hear captivating stories from my journey and my passion for ancient Egypt. 🗺️

Countries I’ve Visited

Jordan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Egypt