About Me

Hi, I’m Tarek Alsolame


I’m a driven and introspective tech enthusiast with a passion for AI, cybersecurity, and storytelling. Born a refugee and shaped by experiences across Syria, Lebanon, Hong Kong, and the U.S., I’ve learned to turn adversity into ambition. I thrive at the intersection of logic and creativity—whether I'm building AI models that mimic human cognition, reviving classical Arabic poetry through machine learning, or climbing real and metaphorical walls in rock climbing and bouldering. With a strong foundation in coding, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence, I aim to create technology that is both impactful and human-centered. When I'm not diving into deep tech, you'll find me writing stories, playing guitar, or exploring philosophical ideas about the self, growth, and purpose.

Technical Skills

Languages

Python, Java, C, JavaScript, Bash, HTML, CSS, SQL, NoSQL (MongoDB)

ML & AI Frameworks

PyTorch, PyTorch Geometric, TensorFlow, Keras, Scikit-learn, HuggingFace, DGL

Data & Graph

NetworkX, Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, D3.js, Leaflet.js

Web & Backend

Flask, FastAPI, Jinja2, Gunicorn, Nginx, REST APIs, systemd

DevOps & Cloud

Docker, GitHub Actions, AWS EC2 / Fargate / IAM / GuardDuty, Linux (Ubuntu), SCP, SSH

Security Tools

MITRE ATT&CK, threat modeling, anomaly detection, endpoint hardening, Power Automate, Microsoft Defender

Collaboration & Productivity

Visual Studio, VS Code, IntelliJ, Git, Jira, Confluence, Teams, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Power BI

Leadership Experience

Outdoor Club Leader

Led over 5 multi-day expeditions including rock climbing and canoeing trips for 80+ participants with a 100% safety record, cultivating teamwork and leadership in nature.

Resident Advisor

Fostered a supportive environment for 26 residents, resolved conflicts, and hosted 10+ community events to build strong campus relationships.

Experience Snapshot

10+ Academic Projects
5+ Personal Projects
1+ Research Papers

Selected Projects & Research

  • GraphGuard: An ML-powered cybersecurity pipeline that detects worm-style attacks 22% earlier than baseline.
  • Dynamic Graph Anomaly Detection: A graph diffusion model that simulates and reverses malware spread in evolving networks.

Creative Explorations

I write and design for Echonova — a layered, fictional world where whispers travel the deserts and forgotten truths shape civilizations. It’s a universe where spiritual alignment, political distortion, and ecological healing intertwine. Through storytelling, I explore empathy, remembrance, and the weight of choice — the same themes that inform my tech work.

Aspirations

  • Machine Learning
  • Cybersecurity
  • Story Writing
  • Game Development