ABOUT SABOOR

Background: I am a deaf person who went through difficult times to get where I am. I transferred to Sacramento State when I was 21 and I was forced to learn how to communicate with hearing people on my own where ASL Interpreters was not available outside of classrooms. I was working 2 or 3 jobs while I was getting my degree in Computer Science.

My sole focus is Web development + AI, I want to use my experience to help others with disabilities who face extreme circumstances, by identifiying pain points among and comes up with software engineering solutions. I studied Computer Science at Sacramento State, where I faced difficult communication barrier, I couldn't network or make good friends as many as I wanted, I couldn't particpate effectively in-person study group due to the communication barrier. There was only one of me in the CS program.

My Mission

Many deaf people are unfortunate and feel very isolated. I'm only deaf in my family. No one in my family or family friends group knew ASL and expects me to just speak even though my prounication or understanding speech is not that great. Most of us resorts to texts or social media, not ideal. That's no way for us to achieve authentic connections.

There are no cure for disabilities like deafness, however it's possible to close the gap in that communication barrier without ASL Interpreters through software. This is my long-term plan and mission. I'll be diving into AI combined with OpenCV libraries, they supports speech and gestures recongition. Without getting into it too much. My next projects involves ASL (American Sign Language), Reading Lips and Prounication Reconigition.

What Are My Plans

Right now, web development is very broad. I'm very comfortable with HTML and CSS, I'm studying JavaScript and System Design in-depth, eventually I'll dive into AI combined with OpenCV libraries.

I'm in it for long-term. Regardless the state of job market, I'll be pursuing knowledge and learning every day, filling that gap so my next development processes is painless as possible and ready the project that helps people.

One at the time though, I seem to struggle with graphic design that appeals to audience.

My next steps are...

• Go to events and do my best to network, learn from skilled people for best growth tips.
• Study UI principles and graphic design on awwwards.com.
• Take a course in Figma. Design super, fancy UI for best user experience.
• Practice JavaScript more and use a framework like React.
• Watch System Design Videos, understand how web apps like Netflix scales and meet millions of users’ demand.
• Play around with OpenCV + their JS libraries
• Learn Python, I'll eventually need it for AI training.
• Enjoy creating things and learn. I experiment with things, see what works and what breaks.
• Enjoy the Fruition from compounding effect.

Fun Facts About Me

• I’m learning new things every day. I make Youtube videos and documents my coding journey to see how far I can go. This is my passion, I think we’re never too old to learn.
• I’m raised in California. Go bears!
• I like lifting HEAVY in gym.

Deadlift 405lbs | Back Squats 365lbs | Bench Press 225lbs | OHP 150lbs

• I enjoy bodybuilding, photography and nature. I do cooking sometimes... I meal prep often to stay healthy.
• I like road trips and nature. I drove around California for 7+ years, it can be dull at times but I love it.
• I drink a LOT of diet coke. I KNOW! I try to drink water.

last updated Oct 15, 2025