Hi, I’m Ragy Ashraf

 

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Calgary, Alberta
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I’m an 18-year-old software developer and student at SAIT in Calgary, passionate about AI, system design, and building tools that help students and communities. Originally from Alexandria, Egypt, I’m driven by curiosity, innovation, and impact.

  • 📍 Based in Calgary, AB
  • 🎓 Studying Software Development @ SAIT
  • 💬 Languages: English, Arabic, French (basic)
  • 🌙 Religion: Orthodox Christian
  • ✈️ Goal: Build large-scale AI systems and one day work in space engineering.

Blog

Spotify’s New AI DJ: Architecture and Technical Overview

Dec 29, 2025

A technical breakdown of Spotify's AI DJ, exploring how it synthesizes listening history, generative voice, and real-time recommendations.

AI Architecture Case Study

Engineering a Dynamic Digital Identity

Dec 20, 2025

A comprehensive technical analysis of a custom-engineered portfolio platform, capable of real-time data synthesis and AI-driven interaction.

System Design AI Full-Stack

Projects

SAIT Hub (Ongoing)

A student-driven tech & volunteer platform for SAIT. Includes citation tools, volunteer dashboards, AI assistant, and event system.

Role: Founder & Developer

React Node.js Firebase

Swagium (Archived)

Advanced Discord bot featuring image tools, AI, Telegram bridge, and more.

Node.js Discord.js

HALIA (Concept)

A simulated AI defense and infrastructure system for “Ragy Tower.” Focused on AI ethics, strategic defense logic, and system resilience.

AI Simulation System Design

Achievements

Beaver Egypt Challenge

Winner / Top Ranked Student

The Beaver Challenge is an international initiative promoting informatics and computational thinking, with over 3 million participants in 60+ countries. As a top-ranked student in Egypt, I was awarded a scholarship for C++ programming and problem-solving training.

C++ Scholarship Problem Solving National Team Candidate

Certificates

Communication Essentials

Completed: Jun 21, 2025 • Expires: Never

Developing Quality Customer Service Skills

Completed: Jun 21, 2025 • Expires: Never

Volunteering

President — SAIT Hub / SSRO

Lead multi-department volunteer organization.

SAIT Volunteer Team

Helped organize and promote student events.

Community Engagement

Built digital tools and forms for team management.

Education

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

Software Development Diploma (2025–2027)

  • Duolingo English Test: 125 (CEFR B2)
  • Key Courses: Technical Math, Web Dev, OOP, Networks, Communications

Skills

Programming

Python JavaScript C++ Node.js React Firebase

Web

HTML CSS MongoDB Git Firebase Auth

Tools

VS Code Blender PowerShell GitHub Discord API

Soft Skills

Leadership Project Management Documentation Creative Planning

Contact

Want to collaborate or have a project in mind? Let’s talk.

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Discord: ragyitsme

Portfolio Assistant

Ask anything, even custom questions.