I am Danial Ahmed (@danycli), a Computer Science student based in Abbottabad, Pakistan. My focus sits at the intersection of low-level systems logic, native application engineering, and intentional visual design.
I don’t treat code as an isolated exercise in syntax, nor design as cosmetic decoration. To me, software is a single unified discipline:
"I build things with logic, design them with intention, and keep experimenting until they work."
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Clean architectural boundaries, object-oriented paradigms, native desktop & mobile runtimes, thread-safe background workers, and resilient local-first persistence. |
Modern dark-mode ergonomics, typographic rhythm, fluid cubic-bezier animations, bezel docking, and intuitive interfaces that make complex software feel effortless. |
Zero theoretical posturing. I learn by building functional tools that solve real friction — from campus academic portals to offline Bluetooth mesh messengers. |
Every technology below represents tools actively deployed in my open-source projects, built systems, and engineering assignments.
Kotlin • C# (.NET 8) • Java • C • C++ • Python • JavaScript • SQL
- Android Native & Jetpack Compose — Modern reactive UI, Material 3 design systems, RemoteViews / AppWidgets, Navigation 3, and Biometric prompt integration.
- WPF / XAML (.NET 8) — Hardware-accelerated desktop rendering, storyboard easing physics, Win32 bezel-docking, and non-stealing focus overlays.
- JavaFX — Custom game loops, dynamic state machines, sprite animation engines, and transparent undecorated window architectures.
- Local Persistence: SQLite WAL Mode (
IDbContextFactoryconcurrency), Android Room DB,EncryptedSharedPreferences, and file serialization. - Wireless & Networking: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE GATT server/client, MTU negotiation up to 517 bytes, chunking/reassembly), OkHttp 4, and Jsoup DOM scraping.
- System Services: Android
WorkManagerbackground workers, Win32 system tray lifecycles, and AES-256 local credential cryptography.
- Engineering Environments: Android Studio, IntelliJ IDEA, Visual Studio 2022, VS Code, Git.
- Distribution & CI/CD: Inno Setup / PowerShell native installers, GitHub Actions, semantic release tagging, ProGuard / R8 minification.
- Visual Design: Adobe Photoshop, Figma, vector illustration, and custom SVG interface compositions.
A curated selection of applications representing technical depth, original interaction design, and real-world execution.
🏆 1st Prize Winner • Tech Fusion 2026
A native Android client for COMSATS University Islamabad (Abbottabad Campus) eliminating clunky mobile web layouts with a high-performance native experience.
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Windows Desktop Bezel-Docked Sticky Note System
Collapsed into an orderly staircase along your screen bezel until you need it, fluid when you touch it, invisible when you game.
| Collapsed Bezel State (Zero Distraction) | Expanded on Hover (Instant Glance & Capture) |
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Resting State: Notes stay flush against the right screen bezel. Color-coded tabs remain glanceable without obscuring active IDEs or documents. |
Expanded State: Approaching the bezel glides the staircase stack open using cubic easing. Non-stealing focus ensures keyboard input remains uninterrupted. |
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Home Screen Momentum for Developers
A sleek Android-native 3×2 home screen widget and dashboard keeping your daily GitHub contribution streak visible without battery drain.
| Home Screen Android Widget | In-App Streak & Contribution Dashboard |
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Glanceable Widget: Native Android AppWidget rendering real-time streak statistics, manual refresh trigger, and minimal battery overhead. |
Glowing UI Dashboard: Built in Jetpack Compose Material 3 with GraphQL contribution parsing and EncryptedSharedPreferences token protection. |
Reflex-Driven Endless Obstacle Flyer
A high-speed desktop game built in Java featuring contrasting atmospheric realms, dynamic obstacle patterns, and serialized progression.
| ☁️ Heaven Realm (Bright Floating Hazards) | 🔥 Hell Realm (Aggressive Directional Hazards) |
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A disaster-ready, serverless communication app built for the BUILD WITH AI Hackathon. Operates with zero internet connectivity.
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A rigorous mathematical calculation engine written in pure C based on Hamid Khan's treatise on Qur'anic estate distribution jurisprudence.
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A complete arcade desktop rebuild featuring enemy AI pathfinding, diamond collection economy, skin customization store (6 cosmetics), and persistent AppData save file management.
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A local educational security testing tool built with JavaFX demonstrating credential evaluation and cryptographic dictionary analysis in an isolated environment.
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- Next-Gen Android Architecture: Exploring Compose Multiplatform, advanced Kotlin Coroutine flows, and battery-neutral background workers.
- Desktop Ergonomics in KanbanCards: Profiling memory overhead under 40 MB, perfecting multi-monitor DPI scaling, and testing global keyboard shortcuts.
- Local-First & P2P Protocols: Prototyping encrypted mesh communication patterns and offline-first reconciliation strategies.
01. Logic First, Intention Always
Architecture comes before code. I establish clean boundaries and state models
so the system remains understandable and maintainable under stress.
02. Interface Is a Core Feature
An application is only as good as the user's interaction with it. Design isn't
cosmetic packaging; it is how software respects human attention and time.
03. Zero Theoretical Illusions
True learning happens when building real tools that withstand real edge cases.
From university portal scrapers to Win32 bezel hooks, execution is the test.
04. Relentless Polish
Profiling rendering times, suppressing false alerts, and iterating until
interactions feel fluid, responsive, and physical.
Curated metrics from verified endpoints reflecting active development, commit streaks, and technical breadth.
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🏆 Achievement Trophy Showcase
Open to technical collaboration, systems discussions, and creative software experiments.
