Coding! Software! Algorithms! Hardware Design! - uWaterloo Masters Graduate and Intel Software Engineer here to help (all levels welcome)!

Learn more about Muhammad

• When and why did you develop an interest in your chosen field?

  Being a millennial, I found computers, mobile phones and the internet blossoming when I was growing up. This change meant that I and my peers went from looking for answers in heavy books to simply doing a search on google. The ease of use and facility provided by modern computing, combined with its rapid pervasion, sparked my interest in its workings. I wanted to understand the magic that was completely transforming the way things were done. I started by using my free time to study concepts such as the modern internet and its workings, and that led to me opting for Computer Science as my major in university! And the rest is history, my friends.

• What makes you passionate about your subject?

  I am always intrigued by exponentially increasing change in all fields within Computer Science. Just when you think all is done, there's a dozen more inventions, updates, or research results! When I was growing up, our computers had GB-sized memories, which has increased to TBs as of recently! Internet speeds have climbed from MBs to GBs. And the cloud, a completely unheard-of concept, is now the heart and soul of pervasive modern computing! I am always interested in seeing what other changes my field will bring to all other realms of human endeavour.

• What do you like about tutoring? What makes you a "Superprof"?

  I enjoy being able to help students in their time of need. In my own university experience, I did not have access to resources that would help make me learning journey more comfortable. This inspires me to be that resource that students can count on, even if their exam is three days away and they need to understand some important concept quickly! But of course, don't put it off until the days before the exam, seek help as soon as possible, so that I am able to help you at a pace that you are most comfortable with. I believe I am a SuperProf because I take the time to understand where my students are coming from, what their background is, what their level of comfort with the subject matter is, and using a holistic view I tailor my teaching methods. I treat each student as an individual and I do not believe in one-size-fits-all teaching methods.

• Do you have any role models; a teacher that inspired you? Please explain.

  I look up to Ada Lovelace, who was some say one of the first computer scientists! You might know her as she lends her name to the Ada programming language! She played a pivotal role in the creation of the first computing program, and she is even more inspiring when one remembers that she was a aristocratic woman in the 19th century Victorian England; she defied traditions in her pursuit of knowledge and left her mark on history forever.

• What are your keys to success?

  I have a motto: "Consistency over constancy, and Quality of quantity". And that is really the crux of what you need. You need to make consistent efforts, and you need to focus on making good efforts rather than shooting blanks. And this applies to any endeavour that you pursue. Whenever I feel overwhelmed in life, I think to myself "Am I being consistent in my efforts?" and "Are my efforts suited to the task at hand (in other words, the quality of the efforts)?". If you do consistent and good work, it is only a matter of time before triumph shall be yours. I try to incorporate the same principles in my teaching; I focus on imparting the concepts to students in a way that suits their learning style. And I make a consistent effort with them. And I don't watch the clock either; if we go overtime sometimes, that's okay as long as it is benefitting you!