Alexey Younes

My interest in programming started early, after I accidentally installed a virus on the family computer. Watching an engineer methodically trace the issue and fix it left an impression. It was the first time I saw how a seemingly opaque problem could be broken down and understood. That way of thinking stuck with me, and since then programming has been both my career and something I naturally return to in my free time.

That same curiosity carries over into how I approach the world outside of code. I’m drawn to understanding how people think and live, which is why I’ve spent time living in different places. It’s the most direct way I’ve found to challenge your assumptions and see alternative perspectives up close. I get a similar sense from classic literature, where ideas that have survived generations still manage to feel relevant. I’ve listed a few books I recommend below, and I’m always open to new ones.

When I step away from screens, I usually head outside. I like hiking, especially when it lines up with a good sunset. The sky feels like a natural canvas that’s never the same twice, which is what makes it so mesmerizing to watch. It’s a simple way to reset after spending hours deep in code. There are also two cats at home, who keep their own hours and have strong opinions about the rest of mine.