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Roots
Five themes that organize the reflections.
Digital portfolio / 21% loaded
EdmondIlbawi
Computer Science student focused on analytical problem solving, decision making, and building practical software systems.
A portfolio can show what I build. 21% Loaded shows the mindset behind the person building it.
Age
21 years old
Location
Based in Lebanon
University of Balamand · Computer Science · Expected Graduation 2027
Digital journal
21% Loaded
Five roots. 21 reflections. One version still loading.
A CV can show milestones, but it cannot show the full journey behind them.
21% Loaded was created to show the character, reflections, and personal growth behind those milestones, and the person I am becoming while working toward them.
21% Loaded / At a glance
Where I am right now.
This is not a final score. It is a snapshot of what has shaped my thinking, projects, and growth so far.
21%
Loaded
21
Reflections
Lessons and ideas captured at age 21.
02
Projects
Selected academic projects that show the work.
Still learning.
Progress is still loading.
What I’m building toward
Technical foundation
Strengthening computer science fundamentals through systems, data structures, and web development.
Project thinking
Turning abstract concepts into working structures through academic and technical projects.
Professional presence
Practicing communication, collaboration, and responsibility through leadership and real environments.
21% Loaded mindset
Using reflection to understand not only what I build, but how I think while building.
Personal perspective
How I think, learn, and grow
I am a Computer Science student at the University of Balamand, interested in software engineering and building meaningful digital solutions.
Through university, projects, and conversations with people around me, I have learned that growth is not only academic. It also comes from perspective, curiosity, discipline, and the willingness to keep learning.
PerspectiveCuriosityDisciplineContinuous learning
Academic foundation
University of Balamand
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
August 2024 – June 2027Lebanon
Focused on computer science, software engineering, and practical problem solving.
The International School of Choueifat
High School Diploma
September 2011 – July 2023Syria
Built the academic discipline, communication, and leadership foundations that shaped my early growth.
Capabilities
Technical toolkit in progress
A focused set of technologies, tools, and practices I am building through coursework, projects, and practical problem solving.
Programming & Systems
CC++JavaObject Oriented ProgrammingData StructuresSystems Programming
Web & Application Development
HTMLCSSJavaScriptTypeScriptReactNode.jsExpress
Databases, Tools & Practices
SQLPostgreSQLGitGitHubVS CodeREST APIsDebuggingDocumentation
Still learning, still expanding
Selected Work
Academic software projects
A focused set of academic software projects demonstrating full-stack development, systems programming, web security, concurrency, and applied data structures.
RBACCSRFABO/RhPG
Project structure preview
Project / 01
Featured Full-Stack ProjectBloodLink
Role-based hospital blood donation and donor outreach platform with PostgreSQL-backed workflows for registration, donor eligibility, blood compatibility, inventory management, emergency requests, and protected administration.
Academic software engineering showcase for local review.
Technologies
Node.jsExpressEJSPostgreSQLBootstrapRBACWeb SecurityAutomated Testing
Key takeaways
- Built role-specific registration, donor, patient, and administrator workflows.
- Applied donor eligibility checks and complete ABO/Rh compatibility matching.
- Protected sensitive operations with sessions, CSRF controls, authorization, throttling, and automated tests.
Project structure preview
Project / 02
Operating Systems ProjectSecure Multi threaded Banking System
Built a concurrent banking simulator in C using POSIX threads, named FIFOs, and per-account mutex synchronization to handle multiple client requests while protecting account operations from race conditions.
Technologies
CPOSIX Systems ProgrammingThreadsIPCMutexesOpenSSLMakefile
Key takeaways
- Used public and private named FIFOs with a worker thread per request for client-server communication.
- Protected deposits, withdrawals, and transfers with per-account mutexes and ordered locking.
- Implemented salted SHA-256 authentication and encrypted account balance storage with OpenSSL.
Project structure preview
Project / 03
Academic ProjectAdvanced Data Structures Social Platform
Built a social platform in C++ using object-oriented design and custom data structures to manage users, posts, likes, comments, messaging, and notifications through modular components.
Technologies
C++Object Oriented ProgrammingData Structures
Key takeaways
- Modeled platform entities and interactions as structured C++ components.
- Applied data structure choices to organize users, content, messages, notifications, and activity.
- Practiced modular object-oriented design while translating abstract structures into application behavior.
SourceCollaborative academic project. Code walkthrough available on request.
Experience
Where I’ve learnedby doing
A focused view of the work, service, and leadership experiences behind this portfolio.
Learning through experience
UOB Developer Club
Public Relations Officer
August 2025 – June 2026
Beirut Governorate, Lebanon
Represented the Developer Club by promoting its initiatives, strengthening engagement within the student community, and supporting communication between club members, students, and external audiences.
Byblos Bank Syria
Intern
February 2024 - March 2024
Syria
Gained practical exposure to software development, IT operations, cybersecurity practices, and the role of technology in secure banking systems.
International School of Choueifat
Head Prefect, Academic Department
September 2022 – June 2023
Damascus Governorate, Syria
Led and supported students within the Academic Department while promoting a positive, collaborative learning environment.
Additional experience
Lady of Damascus Church
Volunteer
August 2018 - August 2025
Direct Line
Intern
July 2021 - August 2021
Contact
Let’s connect
Open to internships, academic and professional opportunities, collaborations, and project discussions where I can keep learning, building, and contributing.