Hello, It's Junaid. My journey started to find an answer to a question: "How does a computer understand what I am writing?" This curiosity led me to explore how compilers translate code into machine language and then start solving problems using C and C++. Later, I overcame the confusion of different tech stacks, the overwhelm of 'tutorial hell,' following the wrong roadmaps, and procrastination, transforming these challenges into strengths that have refined my skills by focusing on fundamentals. I developed analytical and critical thinking skills while doing competitive programming and working on academic and extracurricular activities, which will help me do things more efficiently. My ultimate career goal is to become a Systems or Solutions Architect, focusing on scalable system design, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and event-driven architecture (EDA). As a late bloomer, I learn the most when encountering bugs and trying to solve them. I also enjoy learning new technologies and optimizing existing projects for better time or space complexity.

Last but not least, I sometimes struggle to express myself, which leads to a poor impression until people have a chance to get to know me. One more thing: I like to keep things simple and to the point, just like this portfolio.