How My Tech Journey Started

Introduction

Everyone has a starting point, and this is mine.

When people visit my portfolio today, they see the projects I've built and the technologies I work with. But none of it happened overnight. My journey started with one opportunity that completely changed the direction of my life.

This is the story of how I entered the world of technology.

Getting Selected in GIAIC

In August 2023, Governor of Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori introduced the Governor Initiative for AI and Computing (GIAIC). The goal of the program was to give students the opportunity to learn modern technologies like web development, cloud computing, blockchain, and artificial intelligence.

The response was incredible.

More than 500,000 students appeared in the entrance test, but only around 50,000 students were selected on merit.

I was grateful to be one of those selected students.

At that time, I had no idea that this opportunity would completely change my future.

Quarter 1

Everything started from the basics.

During the first quarter, I learned HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript. Before joining GIAIC, I had never built a website. Every new concept felt exciting because I could finally understand how websites actually work.

I spent countless hours practicing, making mistakes, fixing bugs, and building small projects. Every day I learned something new, and slowly I became more confident.

By the end of the first quarter, I successfully passed the exam and moved on to the next stage.

Quarter 2

The second quarter focused on modern frontend development.

This is where I started learning React and Next.js. I also explored different tools and practices used in real world development.

As part of the quarter project and hackathon, I built Resume Craft, a resume builder application.

It was my first major project, and it taught me that building products is one of the best ways to learn programming.

Quarter 3

In the third quarter, the focus shifted from frontend to backend development.

I started learning Python along with FastAPI, Flask, Django, databases, and API development.

For the first time, I understood what happens behind the scenes whenever someone opens a website or clicks a button.

During this quarter's hackathon, I built NexMart, a full stack ecommerce application.

Building a complete application from frontend to backend helped me understand how different parts of a software system work together.

Quarter 4

The fourth quarter introduced something completely new.

This time, we entered the world of Artificial Intelligence.

We learned about Large Language Models, AI agents, workflow automation, and modern AI development.

Throughout the quarter, I worked with technologies and frameworks like OpenAI Agents SDK, Google ADK, n8n, and other AI tools used to build intelligent applications.

For the hackathon project, I built Listify, a full stack task management application with AI features.

This was the point where I realized that I wanted to build not only web applications but also AI powered products.

Quarter 5

Today, I am in the fifth quarter of the program.

Our learning is now focused on advanced AI engineering and the latest technologies being introduced by leading AI companies.

We are exploring Agentic AI, modern AI frameworks, open source AI projects like OpenClaw, advanced workflows, and many other technologies that are shaping the future of software development.

The learning never stops, and every week brings something new to explore.

Hackathons and Projects

One of my favorite parts of GIAIC has been the hackathons organized by our mentors and teachers.

Each quarter gave us the chance to build a real project using the technologies we had learned.

So far, I have built:

Resume Craft, a resume builder application
NexMart, a full stack ecommerce website
Listify, an AI powered task management application

These projects helped me gain practical experience and showed me that the best way to improve is by building.

Beyond the Classroom

As I continued learning, I started building my own projects outside the program.

I created websites, full stack applications, and AI based solutions to improve my skills.

Eventually, I co-founded Neofyx, where I work on modern web applications, AI products, and automation solutions.

Looking back, it's amazing to see how far one decision has taken me.

Looking Back

When I walked into the entrance test in 2023, I was simply hoping to get selected.

I never imagined that it would become the beginning of my journey as a developer.

Since then, I've learned new technologies, built projects, participated in hackathons, and continued growing every day.

I know I still have a long way to go, but I'm excited for everything that's ahead.

This is only the beginning of my journey, and I'm looking forward to building more, learning more, and sharing everything I discover along the way.