About Me
Hello! My name is Emad, though most people call me Aleks. I graduated from George Washington University in 2024, where I studied Computer Engineering with a minor in Computer Science.
Today, I work as a software engineer building and maintaining large-scale enterprise systems designed to be reliable, efficient, and resilient.
My Story
I was born in Virginia but spent most of my childhood overseas. I’m Egyptian-American, my mom is Egyptian and my dad is American, and I have one younger sister who I am very close with.
Because of my father’s work with the Red Cross and later the U.S. Department of State, my family moved every two years. In total, I've lived in nine countries: the United States, Egypt, Kenya, Indonesia, Panama, Mexico, Serbia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
Constant movement taught me adaptability early. It also gave me a deep appreciation for different perspectives, cultures, and ways of thinking - something that influences both how I collaborate and how I approach engineering problems today.
My Work
Professionally, I work building systems that are structured and dependable. At J.P. Morgan Chase, I help modernize and maintain enterprise applications that process thousands of credit applications daily. Working in financial systems has strengthened my focus on scalability, reliability, and clear communication between teams.
During college, I also worked as a research assistant exploring AI hardware optimization and as a learning assistant helping students grasp complex engineering concepts.
My Interests
One of my favorite things to do is to go traveling. Due to my upbringing I love getting the chance to see new places and experience their culture. I also greatly enjoy running long distance and recently have picked up listening to Audiobooks, with my favorite genre being Fantasy. In my free time I greatly enjoy playing video games with my friends, with recent favorites being Baldur's Gate III and Rocket League. I have also found great enjoyment recently in working on my personal projects.