ABOUT ME

I am Qamar Ali Khan based in Dallas TX US. I'm a father, technologist. I'm a clean coder, zealous about solving the business problem. Blockchain developer. I have 16 years of experience in Architeture, Design, Development in Web apps & Client Server Applications. I have worked for Fortune-500 and US leading companies (Goodman (Daikin), ConocoPhillips, Dell, UTMB, Asurion, and Bank of America (CFCI)).

  • Passionate with Startup mindset, constantly learning new Technologies and Tools
  • Polyglot Developer
  • Entrepreneurship attribute
This blog and its content and opinion are my own.

I enjoy listening to audiobook and podcasts on Technology, Autobiography, Self-improvement and Entrepreneurship. I am a part of Lakeside Toastmasters club. Currently serving as a club vice president of public relations. I have a wonderful family. I enjoy weight training, swimming. Running and CrossFit is my passion.

My Year 2023

As we take a snapshot of the year 2023, it becomes evident that this has been a year marked by relentless hustle and unwavering determination. In the midst of challenges and opportunities, individuals across the globe have embraced the mantra that persistence is the key to success. Let's delve into the narrative of this remarkable year, exploring the lessons learned and the stories of triumph that have unfolded.

Notable personal things happened in 2023.

  • I treated myself to a sports sedan as a birthday gift.
  • Since 2019, I've been cultivating figs, and in 2023, I successfully grew 10 dozen of them, featuring three different varieties.
  • We traveled to White Sands (Gypsum Sand Dunes), which is a unique natural wonder located in southern New Mexico.
  • In my carrier path blockchain become more obsolete. I put a pause on learning on Blockchain technology.


Learning achievement

  • I enhanced my management and technical leadership skills under the guidance of my former manager, Zeeshan Taj.
  • Explored Kubernetes pods and delved into management for infrastructure understanding.

Books

  • How to talk to anyone - by Lowndes
  • The 48 law of powers.
  • Outthing the competition.
  • Digital Marketing.

Goals for 2024

  • Committed to acquiring expertise in Artificial Intelligence.
  • Continue gaining knowledge on software Architecture and infrastructure.
  • Enhance proficiency in leadership and management capabilities.

Conclusion: The key takeaway from 2023 is clear — keep hustling, stay persistent, and success will follow.


White Sands (Gypsum Sand Dunes)


My Year 2022

Feels like last year flew by! While the world resets when the Covid-19 Pandemic is over but really not over, I am really puzzle about it. With all this confusion, I am really pleased that 2022 was the best year for me. After a long time, we took a trip outside Texas. I don’t like long drives, but this year I drove for 15 hours at a stretch. Thanks to the comfortable driving experience of Chrysler Pacifica.

Notable personal things happened in 2022.

  • My volunteer experience at Coppell community garden helps me produce lots of tomatoes.
  • Bodybuilding and weight lifting are my hobbies. This year I was able to build a mind-body connection in a much better way and was surprised with the result.
  • We travel to Colorado spring for summer vacation. After Taj Mahal , the GARDEN OF GOD is an amazing place for me.


Learning achievement

  • Since 2020, I am very passionate about Web3. I learned the permission-based block chain Hyperledger,public-based block chain Ethereum with Solidity language.
  • Completed the course on Google Cloud Architecture.
  • In the enthusiasm of learning web3 revisit the ReactJs, NodeJs , Angular Node JS and MangoDB.

Books

  • The Last Mugal: The Fall of a Dynasty.
  • Rise and Fall of Muslim Civilization.
  • Life of King Alexzander the great!
  • Life of Muhammad Ali

Goals for 2023

My goal last year was to get deep knowledge of blockchain/web3. I have achieved that goal and have a clear understanding of the private and public blockchains. But I did not find a good business use case to write about it.

  • Get Cloud Architect cerifications.
  • Increase knowledge on software Architecture.
  • Start montain biking.
  • Grow more figs.



My Year 2021

OMG!!! 2021 was a mix of joy and sorrow. The year started with extreme cold and snow. Covid Vaccine was released. I got fully vaccinated in April. Started a home improvement project and ended up selling that home and moved into a new one. It was a roller coaster for almost 6 months. Ended up staying in Airbnb for a month due to a delay in the closing date. By the grace of God very happy with the new home. We had a housewarming on Dec 26th.

Achievements

  • I was able to build my own raised vegetable bed and produced Onion, Spinach, Tomato, Eggplant, Cucumber, and 3 types of spices.
  • In my opinion Web 3.0 is the future. My enthusiasm toward Hyperledger Fabric is on another level. I bought a new Ubuntu Dell server to learn and run the network.
  • Completed course on Kubernetes.
  • Brushed up my skill on React and Nodejs.

Volunteering

I am very sad that I left my volunteering work because I move out of the city of Coppell. Looking forward to finding volunteer work with my new city.

Goals for 2022

  • Enroll in the course to learn about business ideas for enterprise blockchain.
  • Deliver one proof of concept to show the value of enterprise blockchain at work.

As years pass by, I am getting a better version of myself, calm, compose and feel more energetic and stronger. By the grace of God another very fruitful year of my life. 2022 is all about accelerating what I know and obtaining leadership and technical skills.

My Year 2020

'Hope is not cancelled' I truly belive in that. We all experienced the craziest year of our lives. Personally, it was a great year for me. My son was born on Feb 2020. Due to work from home, I got more chance to spend time with my kids. One of my 2020 resolution was to learn enterprise blockchain. I am very happy that I learned how to build blockchain network using Hyperledger. In 2020, I wanted to attend the technology conference. Due to Covid19 conferences got cancelled. However, I attended many virtual conferences and meetups.

Achievements

  • Completed Toastmaster Innovative planning course.
  • Completed Hyperledger Fabric course from Linux foundation.
  • Finished multiple courses on Azure, Kafka and Blockchain from Udemy.

Volunteering

Last year I signed up as a volunteer with City of Coppell and now am working with Comunity Garden of Coppell. In Coppell Comunity Garden I adopted a plot to grow, produce and donate to the food pantry of Metrocrest Services. I am also learning about organic gardening.

Goals for 2021

  • Continue learning enterprise blockchain to increase my understanding and blog about it.
  • Build my own garden bed to grow organic vegetable with my kids.

Praise be to god! 2020 was great year for me personally. Looking forward to grander 2021.

My Year 2019

Today is the last day of 2019. This year impacted my life personally and professionally. Adding audio books to my daily habits boosted my thought process and made me more mindful.


Achievements

  • Won Hackathon at work.
  • Won code improvement competition at work.
  • Completed 3 levels of toastmaster course of Innovating planning and leadership.
  • Earn certificate of Blockchain developer.
  • Promoted to Principle developer.
  • Lost 12 lb by adapting intermittent fasting.

Books

  • Drive by Daniel H. Pink
  • The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz
  • The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur by Mike Michalowicz
  • Sprint by Jake Knapp
  • Leadership Blindspots by Robert B. Shaw
  • Machine Learning Matt Henderson
  • Zero to One by Peter Thiel
  • Trust me I’m Lying by Ryan Holiday
  • Social Media Marketing by Robert Miller
  • Crush It! By Gary Vaynerchuk
  • Note to a Software Team Leader by Roy Osherove
  • Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker.

In 2020 looking forward to attending more technical conferences and work on Hyperledger.