👋 Hi, I’m Swalah.
I build things that work. And work well.
For nearly a decade now, I’ve been fortunate to work across different layers of the software stack. From shipping production-ready features to shaping architecture and building internal tooling. I care deeply about clean code, thoughtful design, and solving the right problems, not just the loud ones.
At the heart of my work is a simple belief: good tech should reflect good values. I try to build with empathy. Systems that are scalable and efficient, but also respectful of the people who use and maintain them. Whether I’m writing code, reviewing architecture, or working with a team, I focus on bringing clarity, curiosity, and care.
I’m genuinely excited about what AI makes possible. It opens up new ways to improve accessibility, creativity, and the way we work. But I also believe it should never come at the cost of humanity. In my keynote, “Tech for Good: Solving Human Problems with Empathy and Technology”, I spoke about how technology should serve people first, not just scale. And in my flash talk, “Empathy: Coding for Humans”, I reflected on incidents like the Boeing 737 Max. The failure wasn’t just technical. It was about missing empathy and responsibility in the process. Those stories stayed with me. They reminded me that we need to keep asking the hard questions. Not just can we build this, but should we, and who is it really for?
I’ve helped early-stage teams with architecture reviews, infrastructure planning, and building long-term foundations. I don’t know everything. I’m always learning. Sometimes I mentor others, and many times I learn from people much younger or newer than me. I really love being in this space.
I try to stay connected with the developer community. Through open conversations, small contributions, and showing up when I can. I believe progress means more when it’s shared. As Simon Sinek puts it, “A community is a group of people who agree to grow together.” That’s exactly how I see it too.
If you’re working on something meaningful and looking for someone thoughtful to work with, whether it’s for consulting, hiring, or even just an open chat, feel free to reach out.