About Me

Hi! I'm Rashad, an AI engineer, entrepreneur, and educator based in Malaysia.

👨‍💻 What I Do

I'm currently the co-founder & CTO at Cleve, where we build AI-powered tools that have reached over 100,000 users globally. My journey in tech started early - I began hacking at age 11, entered university at 15, and have been building ever since.

Beyond building products, I'm passionate about sharing knowledge through public speaking, having delivered 20+ talks on AI, technology, and career development. I also create content on TikTok where I've built an audience of 20,000+ followers and generated over 5 million views.

I'm particularly interested in:

  • Machine Learning & AI - Building practical AI applications that solve real problems
  • Entrepreneurship - Creating products people love and building sustainable businesses
  • Education & Community - Sharing knowledge and empowering the next generation of builders
  • Adventure & Growth - Constantly trying new things and pushing boundaries

🌱 About This Website

This is my personal corner of the internet - a space where I share my work, thoughts, and interests. You'll find a mix of blog posts, achievements, talks, and various curated lists of things I recommend.

This site is a living document that evolves over time, reflecting my journey and interests. It's part portfolio, part digital garden, and part personal archive.

💬 Get in Touch

I love connecting with people! You can find me on:

🎯 Philosophy

I believe in:

  • Learning in public - Sharing the journey, mistakes and all
  • Building with impact - Creating things that genuinely help people
  • Continuous growth - Always trying new things and pushing boundaries
  • Community over competition - Rising by lifting others
  • Action over perfection - Ship fast, iterate faster

🏆 Milestones

Some highlights from my journey:

  • Started hacking at age 11
  • Entered university at 15 (youngest in my cohort)
  • Published first game at 16
  • Published research with MIT at 19
  • Graduated as valedictorian at 20
  • Founded AI consulting company at 21
  • Co-founded venture-backed startup at 22
  • Delivered 20+ talks on AI and technology
  • Built products serving 100K+ users
  • Won 5 hackathons, judged 10+ more

Check out my full achievement gallery to see what I've been up to!

📚 More About This Site

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