About Hamoon

As I began to think about what to write for my 'About' page, I found myself thinking deeply about how best to share my story. I searched through numerous personal websites and what I found were mostly AI generated paragraphs that felt impersonal and repetitive. Rather than following the same route and offering a generic, automated version of myself, I decided to take a different approach.

Instead of a polished, pre made story, I want to take you through the different chapters of my life, starting from my childhood and moving through the twists and turns that led me to where I am today as a software engineer. Each phase of my journey has shaped who I am, from the lessons learned in my early years to the experiences that molded my passion for technology.

This page isn’t just about what I do, it’s about how I got here, the challenges I’ve faced and the moments that have defined my path. I hope by sharing this story, you’ll get a glimpse of the person behind the screen and the drive that motivates me to continue evolving in this ever changing world of technology.This is the story of a young boy who became so captivated by the patterns and logic of video games that he dreamed of one day becoming a software developer.

Chapter I

A childhood powered by Intel

I was born into an academic family, my mother, a sociologist and my father, a biology teacher at the National University. Growing up in such an environment gave me access to invaluable resources: books, references and most importantly, a personal computer. In the 1990s, having a personal computer in the home was far from common. For many, it was a luxury. Not only was it a significant financial investment, but few people even knew how to use one. This was an era when MS-DOS reigned as the primary operating system. Fortunately, my father’s position at the university provided a unique opportunity. The institution offered funding to help teachers purchase computers for their work and that’s how I came to have my first PC.

It was a Pentium 133 MHz machine, equipped with 8 MB of RAM and a 512 MB hard disk, impressive specs for the time. It came with MS-DOS 6.22 pre installed and I was fascinated from the moment I turned it on.

Not long after, I discovered Norton Commander, a program that transformed how people interacted with computers. Its split screen, blue interface introduced more flexibility and functionality through menus and shortcut keys. Even the mouse worked seamlessly with it. For many, it was revolutionary but the real game changer was yet to come. When I first encountered Windows 3.1, it was like stepping into a new world. The graphical user interface felt like magic. I explored everything: File Manager, Control Panel, Print Manager, Notepad, Calculator, Media Player, Clock and as a child, naturally, I spent hours with games like Solitaire, Hearts, FreeCell and Minesweeper.

Compared to Windows 3.1, Norton Commander suddenly seemed outdated. Windows opened up endless possibilities and the excitement of using a mouse to navigate menus, drag windows and interact with the GUI was absolutely mind blowing. It was the beginning of a lifelong fascination with technology and the limitless potential of software.

Chapter II

Hello World...

To be continued...