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Hello, I am Zihad

The Architect.

I am a Generative AI and Full-Stack Developer on a core AI team, building scalable workflow automation and system architecture with a security engineer's instincts. I ship in Next.js, Laravel and Python, teach Generative AI tools to hundreds of students, and wrote Digital Shikar on digital security and privacy.

Digital Literacy

Empowering through Education.

Technology is only as powerful as the people who know how to use it. As an assistant instructor I have trained hundreds of students across batches 28–35 on Generative AI tools, prompt engineering and ethical, safe use of the web.

  • Hundreds of Students Trained
  • Batch 28–35 AI Curriculum
  • ChatGPT, Gemini CLI & AI Studio
  • Interactive Workshops
Core Philosophy

Building for the Long Term.

Great software isn't just about writing code; it's about solving real human problems elegantly — and safely. Every system I design starts from the same three questions: will it scale, will it hold up under attack, and will it feel obvious to the person using it.

"Technology should fade into the background, allowing human creativity and connection to take center stage."
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Career Journey

Engineering Excellence.

Core AI Team Member & Assistant Instructor

As-Sunnah Foundation & ASSDI • May 2024 – Present

Architected a Google Apps Script event automation system handling concurrent registrations, auto-generated PDF tickets and dynamic email delivery. Trained hundreds of students on Generative AI, and secured participant data within 24 hours after a critical external breach.

Internal Member

Cyber Bangla • Jan 2020 – Present

Penetration testing, cybersecurity workshops and Capture The Flag competitions — the security practice that informs how I architect everything else.