About Me
Hi, I'm Hamzah! 👋
Beyond the code and cloud architectures, I'm someone who loves building things—whether it's a PC from scratch, an autonomous robot, or fixing up a car engine. I'm fascinated by how things work, from the smallest circuit to the largest distributed systems. When I'm not deep in a coding project, you'll find me exploring nature trails, biking through new routes, or tinkering in the garage. I believe the best engineers are curious about everything, and I'm always eager to learn something new, whether it's a cutting-edge framework or how to diagnose a check engine light!
My Journey
I've been taking things apart since I was a kid: remote controls, old computers, anything I could get my hands on. That curiosity led me to build my first PC at 14, and I was hooked. The idea that I could create something powerful from individual components fascinated me. It wasn't just about following instructions; it was about understanding how each piece contributed to the whole.
In high school, I joined the FIRST Robotics team, and that's where everything clicked. I wasn't just building for myself anymore. I was part of a team solving real problems under pressure. Leading that team and being on the drive team for three years taught me as much about collaboration and perseverance as it did about engineering. We didn't always win, but we always learned something new.
Now at the University of Michigan, I'm diving deeper into both hardware and software. I love that Computer Engineering lets me work at every level; from designing circuits to building cloud infrastructure. My time at Perficient showed me the power of well-architected systems at scale, and my bootcamp experience taught me how to move fast and ship products. But what really drives me is the challenge of solving problems that matter, whether that's optimizing a data pipeline or building an IoT network that actually works in the real world.
Outside of academics and work, I'm passionate about learning (yeah, I love to learn be it history, science, or anything). In my free time, I am spending time with family and friends, I am tinkering around with cars, or I am biking/exploring around.
What I Love
Some Moments Along the Way
Fun Facts About Me
3.85 GPA in Computer Engineering
Led FIRST Robotics team for 3 years
Azure, AWS, and GCP experience
Engineering honor society
Love biking and outdoor adventures
Always exploring new technologies