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As the course comes to an end, here is my list of some of the most interesting, impactful, and useful information I have had the opportunity to explore.

Courtesy of Wix Library Dear Internet, For the last few months, I have spent some of my time learning about the different technologies that have come to exist, exploring them in theory but also putting them into practice. As the digital world rapidly evolves, it raises the question of its foreseeable future. However, in a nutshell, I hope to see a future of technology that offers efficiency based on trust, where it seeks to help people rather than overwhelm them. The future o

This week, I spent around 2 hours completing a beginner’s coding course on Codecademy . As someone with no coding experience, this seemed like a daunting task because I have lived through my sister's struggles and pains, enough to know how difficult programming can be. However, my experience with this activity was somewhat pleasant. I opted for the course "Learn What to Learn,"  which introduces the concept of programming at an introductory level. The introduction to the actu

Chief Technology Officer, NextEat Courtesy of Wix One of the biggest struggles I face, along with many others, is finding a hidden gem of a place to eat. Whether you're in a new city or looking to order takeout aside from your traditional go-to food place, it isn’t easy to come across local cuisine spots that are under the radar. To solve this headache, NextEat is an online platform that helps make the decision for the next time you eat out, consolidating a list of hidden ge

Today, I explore the world-renowned company Uber to learn about its drive toward digital innovation. I created an infographic tracing its origins and innovative impact. Check it out: https://infograph.venngage.com/ps/rTaqo8Zw6c

For this week’s module on cybercrime, I spent 30 minutes working through the NOVA Cybersecurity Lab Game . Having little to no prior experience in this area, it was an interesting opportunity to learn more about the behind-the-scenes operations of the digital world. NOVA Cybersecurity Lab Game Homepage (Haala Ahmed) In the game, I took on the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO)  for a startup company called "Snapcats". As the CTO, I was responsible for defending the compan

As information becomes widely accessible through the means of social media, it also creates room for false narratives disguised under...

Through our daily use of social media and internet platforms, we encounter hundreds of advertisements. These ads are not only disruptive...

A screenshot of the Zeteo homepage (Haala Ahmed) Web accessibility is a crucial aspect to test well-designed websites, without which the...