SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Building chess engines, iOS apps, and code intelligence platforms.
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Building chess engines, programming languages, and Swift apps. Low-level performance meets high-level caffeine addiction.
Software Developer & CS Student
Co-Founder & CTO @ Stealth AI Startup
Building chess engines, iOS apps, and code intelligence platforms.
"The goal of architecture is to provide a container for the human spirit to flourish."
- Christopher Alexander
I believe software development is more than writing code, it's about solving real problems that impact people's lives. My journey from building chess engines to mental health applications reflects my core belief: technology should serve humanity, not the other way around.
Currently pursuing my education while co-founding an AI startup, I'm driven by the intersection of low-level performance optimization and user-centric design. My experience with Swift, C++, and systems programming has taught me that the best solutions often emerge from understanding problems at their deepest level. Looking ahead, I aspire to build technology that makes a meaningful difference, whether that's through accessible mental health tools, intelligent code assistance, or innovations yet to be imagined.
Full professional resume with work history, skills, and education.
Software Engineer Position
Operating as a sole proprietorship for app operations and independent contracting work.
VIEW_DETAILS →This site's aesthetic isn't accidental. The graph-paper grids, blueprint ink, ruler margins, precise geometric spacing, it's an ode to an earlier chapter: a serious attempt at studying mathematics that I never got to finish.
Illness ended that pursuit before it could run its course. But the way mathematics taught me to see the world, in structures, patterns, and careful arrangements, stayed. Every tick mark on this ruler, every aligned grid line, every deliberate spacing on this page is a quiet way of carrying that forward. Not as something lost, but as something that still shapes how I think and build.
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to express my interest in the Software Engineer position at [Company Name]. As a developer with hands-on experience in Swift, C++, Java, and full-stack development, combined with my current role as CTO at an AI startup, I am confident in my ability to contribute meaningfully to your team.
My technical background spans from building a 1800+ Elo chess engine with GPU acceleration to publishing Serenity+, a mental health application on the App Store. This range demonstrates my ability to work across the stack - from low-level bitboard optimizations to polished user interfaces with SwiftUI.
Currently, I am completing my Advanced Diploma in Computer Programming Analysis at George Brown College, with plans to pursue a Bachelor of Computing at the University of Guelph starting September 2026. This academic foundation, combined with my practical experience at Toronto Metropolitan University and my startup work, has prepared me for the challenges of professional software development.
I am particularly drawn to [Company Name] because [specific reason]. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills and passion for building impactful software align with your team's goals.
Thank you for considering my application.
Sincerely,
Samin Qureshi
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Business entity for app operations & contracting
Operating as an independent sole proprietorship to manage the operational side of my app development work and independent contracting. This entity handles the business infrastructure; App Store revenue, client payments, contracts, and project accounting.
From publishing apps like Serenity+ to taking on development contracts, this structure keeps everything organized and professional. It's the backend that keeps my development work running smoothly.
Managing revenue from published apps like Serenity+
Handling contracts and payments for development projects
Tracking income, expenses, and tax obligations
Professional invoicing and contract management
Looking for iOS development help or backend work? I'm available for contract projects. Reach out to discuss your requirements.
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