faheem kamel

Hello World! I am Faheem Kamel, an undergraduate studying Computer Science at Singapore Management Unversity (SMU). I am also majoring in Cybersecurity!

My coding journey started in Junior College when I took Computing as one of my GCE A-Levels subjects. It was initially a struggle - I failed every exam, test, quiz and even flunked my prelims, which was a month right before the A-Levels exam. I just could not understand the syntax of Python, let alone the logic of implementing OOP (object-oriented programming) or sorting algorithms. However, I took a step back, re-learnt everything from scratch, and dedicated at least three hours daily to coding. I practiced with questions given by my school, questions from past year papers, sourced for external challenges like Project Euler, and sought help from my peers. This dedication led to a 5-grade jump improvement in one month, and now, here I am, pursuing a degree in a field I once struggled (and failed) with.

Apart from Computing, I have an intense love for Mathematics. I have to give credit to my Secondary School Mathematics teacher for instilling such a deep appreciation for Mathematics, which was further nurtured by my Junior College Mathematics teacher. I find Maths beautiful, with its logic and structure that it brings to the world. It is a language of patterns, a tool for understanding the universe. Honestly, I enjoy solving Maths problems, and the thrill of being able to solve one after hours of effort is such an unmatched feeling.

Beyond academics, I am passionate about sports, especially Soccer and Floorball. My favorite team is Manchester United, unfortunately. I originally started out as a Field Hockey player in Secondary School before transitioning to Floorball in Junior College. I have played Floorball for my Junior College, my police division during National Service and (my current) University team. I also play for an external club, Woodlands CSC Skyhawks.

I also love travelling and have visited around 18 countries! I enjoy immersing myself in the cultures of different countries, trying out their local cuisines and experiencing life as they do. There's always something about trying new things, but trying new things in a new place just makes the experience a better one. Alongside my passion for travel, I also have a love for photography, and you can see the world through my eyes in some of the pictures below!