Frequently Asked Questions — Hafiz Muhammad Saeed

Question 1

Why did you leave Pre-Medical for Computer Science after scoring 90%?

Accepted Answer

In college at JES, I realized I was captivated by the underlying logic—cellular state-switches, membrane boundaries, and feedback loops—not the memorization of anatomy. I didn't want to classify biological systems; I wanted the tools to construct systems from first principles. Computer science was the natural medium for that.

Question 2

What was the Gap Year (2024–2025) about?

Accepted Answer

An intentional, self-directed year off before starting university. I spent those seasons practicing crafts that required manual discipline: wood carving with hand gouges, crochet tension dynamics, classical Arabic syntax (i'rab), competitive chess, and discrete TTL hardware gates. Each discipline taught me the same rule: work with the grain of the domain; never fight the materials.

Question 3

What is your academic standing at UET Taxila?

Accepted Answer

BS Computer Science, Class of 2029. Completed Semester 1 with straight-A distinction (3.96 SGPA across 18 credit hours). Coursework spans Programming Fundamentals, Analytical Calculus, and DLD Lab. The complete course ledger and verified faculty observations are published on the Academics page.

Question 4

Why do you focus so much on 'offline-first' software?

Accepted Answer

Because software should not hold your personal records hostage behind an internet connection or a server that might shut down next year. In the HMS Finance Tracker, records are encrypted on your device using native Web Crypto (AES-GCM-256) and saved directly to IndexedDB. If my server goes offline tomorrow, your data remains completely yours.

Question 5

Can I hire you to build software?

Accepted Answer

Yes, through The Workshop. To protect my academic focus at UET Taxila, I take strictly 1 to 2 client projects per semester. Engagements typically range from Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 150,000+ (or USD equivalent) for fast, zero-bloat internal operational tools, offline-first systems, or bespoke editorial web architectures.

Question 6

What do you refuse to build?

Accepted Answer

No bloated WordPress drag-and-drop themes, no speculative crypto or meme coins, no dark-pattern subscription products, and no applications that force cloud lock-in when a local SQLite or IndexedDB system is strictly better.

Question 7

What is 'The Biryani Rate' on /connect?

Accepted Answer

It is a paid 45-minute technical or advisory consultation for Rs. 1,500 (~$5 USD), payable directly via JazzCash (0321-9798860). A small fee eliminates casual time-wasting, covers a plate of biryani, and ensures you arrive with a clear, specific problem—whether that is C++ memory debugging, offline-first schema design, or transitioning from pre-med to CS.

Question 8

Do you offer specialized software for clinics or local practices?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Nuskha Clinic System was built for my grandfather, Dr. Aslam, who consults approximately 100 patients daily in Taxila. It is an offline desktop patient record and prescription retrieval system designed for practitioners who refuse cloud subscriptions or internet dependency. Turnkey offline licenses start at Rs. 25,000–40,000.

Question 9

Can we play a game of chess?

Accepted Answer

Always. I play rapid on Chess.com under HMS_aeed (Legend Tier, ~1300 ELO). Send a 10-minute challenge, and we can do a joint post-game review.