Thanks for visiting! May your life be a grand adventure, as I aim to make mine.
WHO AM I?
"Build with purpose, inspire others!"
Every Hero Has An Origin Story...
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And this is mine. I’m Areeb Yousuf — a software engineer, entrepreneur, and student at the University of Central Florida (UCF) who has teamed up with giants like NASA and Nike.
Fueled by a mission to build technology that makes a real impact, it's about more than just solving problems for me; it’s about creating moments that matter. With a growth mindset as my superpower, I’m always learning, mentoring, and helping others rise.
Beyond the screen, I’m an adventurer at heart — chasing skydives, scuba dives, and the next frontier of possibility. My quest is simple: build with purpose, inspire others, and expand what humanity can achieve.
MY SKILLSET
Non-Technical Powers
Technical Powers
Complete Power Grid
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MY JOURNEY
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Furry Sidekick: Gojo
Rescued a clever cat named Gojo, who became my loyal companion.
University of Central Florida (UCF)
Declared a Computer Science major.
STIR Labs
Joined the Socio-Technical Interaction Research (STIR) Lab to assist with research on Instagram algorithms for adolescent safety.
Konnect
Joined a startup focused on helping people make friends.
Started Mentoring
Began guiding and supporting peers, helping them navigate academic, professional, and personal growth opportunities, while encouraging involvement in volunteering and leadership roles.
Passing the Foundation Exam
Completed the mandatory exam required for all Computer Science students to continue toward graduation.
NASA pt1
Contributed to the Artemis II & III missions.
ShellHacks
Attended my first hackathon—the largest in Florida—and worked on a smart mobility cane called AR-botics.
NASA pt2
Continued contributions to the Artemis II & III missions.
Mentorship & Community Engagement
Continued mentoring peers, volunteered in community initiatives, and became active in clubs such as SHPE, NSBE, SWE, and AI@UCF. Provided guidance and support to help others grow academically, professionally, and personally.
Cybersecurity Certification
Earned a Cybersecurity certification through TestOut.
Tau Beta Pi
Invited to join the national engineering honor society for academic excellence.
Nike
Worked in Global Tech developing AI tools.
MY WORK
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Platformer Game
Built a PyGame platformer with custom levels and character mechanics.
Game Time
Challenge: The world needed more fun!
Mission: To design and build an engaging platformer with unique levels, dynamic character movement, and satisfying game feel for players.
ParkPal
Full-stack app helping users check wait times and plan trips for theme parks worldwide.
Find Your Thrill
Challenge: Long lines and chaotic park days!
Mission: Develop a full-stack web and mobile app using the MERN stack to provide real-time wait times and trip planning tools for theme park goers.
Batphone
Full-stack interactive crime-fighting contact manager for heroes and vigilant users.
When Trouble Calls
Challenge: The city's communication lines were in chaos!
Mission: Create a secure, reliable contact manager with Node.js to coordinate hero activity and bring order to the night.
SIDE QUESTS & FIELD NOTES
HOBBY LOG
- Skydiving 🪂
- Stage Acting 🎭
- Cat Rescuing 🐱
- Food Hunting 🍜
