[Currently profile is on break since August as I'm swamped doing school and work at the same time]
I'm software engineering student with a serious drive to tackle complex challenges. My passion lies in backend engineering, where I find deep satisfaction in solving difficult problems, building systems, and constantly learning.
As I approach graduation, I’ve realized that my academic experience hasn’t fully scratched the itch I have for real, hands-on problem solving. So I’m pushing myself further—taking on ambitious backend projects to challenge my limits, sharpen my skills, and grow both as a developer and as a person.
Most of all, I’m hoping these projects lead me to opportunities where I can learn from experienced, senior engineers—people I can contribute to, grow with, and be mentored by on my path to mastery.
Why Backend?
- I’ve been hooked on backend architecture ever since I wrote my first sorting algorithm in freshman year.
- I want to be someone teams can rely on to deliver polished, meaningful contributions—someone dependable and focused.
- To me, backend isn’t something you master once—it’s a lifelong pursuit of learning. I want to stay curious, keep improving, and never stop being a student.
My focus areas for learning:
- Java, PostgreSQL, Spring Boot, REST APIs
- Rust (Eventually)
- Systems Thinking & Infrastructure
- Debugging, logging, deployment pipelines
- Learning from seasoned engineers
What sets me apart:
- I'm not chasing comfort—I’m looking for challenges. I want to go into tough problems like raw dough and come out shaped, sharpened, and stronger from the heat.
Current Mission
- I'm currently dedicating the next 2–3 months to building deep, real-world backend projects using Java and PostgreSQL, with clean architecture, logging, error handling, and deployment.
Reach out
- If you're open to giving advice, sharing ideas, or just chatting about backend or systems work, I’d be grateful to connect. You can reach me here:
- allbeeliam@gmail.com
- puaaar on discord