From zero English to writing code, pitches, and essays in it.
"In 7th grade I couldn't order lunch in English. A year later I was writing essays in it."
- Childhood
Uzbekistan
Home. Where Uzbek and Russian came first, and family dinners were loud.
- 7th grade
Baltimore
New country, new school, zero English. I smiled a lot and understood almost nothing.
- 8th grade
English, unlocked
One year later it was mine. I stopped translating in my head and started talking.
- 2023 → May 2027
Loyola CS
First in my family to go to college. Hyman Science Scholar. I picked CS because I like building things people use.
- Spring 2026
Dubai
Gilman Scholar at American University in Dubai. Walked up to a team at a festival and left with a paid internship.
- Now
Still growing
Building Monatt and Kelum, leading teams, and meeting as many good people as I can.