From Rejection to Release — Why My GitHub Chart Looks Like a Meadow and What Grew There
A journey of resilience, growth, and building Applify AI and SKompXcel.
I'm Suleyman Kiani—Suley if we train together.
By day I architect cloud systems, write full‑stack code, and guide CS students through algorithms at SKompXcel. After hours you'll find me on the mats coaching kickboxing, drilling rapid‑chess lines (1650 ELO peak), or chasing rebounds with a 38‑inch vertical.
My projects aim for simple outcomes: shave seconds off deployments, help someone land a job, or just make a user smile. Recent work includes Applify AI, an ATS‑savvy resume platform built with Next.js 15 & GPT‑4o, and a fitness‑tracking toolkit grown from my own coaching logs.
Serverless AWS / GCP · DevOps automation · TypeScript / Next.js
Kickboxing · Wado Ryu Karate · strength programming
Tutoring · algorithm walkthroughs · study systems
Open‑source tools · data scrapers · AI side quests
Building systems, sharing the craft.
This site is my working logbook—code, experiments, and lessons drawn from projects like Applify AI, SKompXcel, and a stack of open‑source tools. Inside you'll find:
live demos, architecture notes, and post‑mortems
bite‑sized write‑ups on cloud patterns, DevOps automation, and problem‑solving heuristics
skills, stack, and the gear that keeps the wheels turning
LeetCode progress, Spotify listening habits, and other data‑driven snapshots
All of it runs on a Next.js + Tailwind stack, stitched together with API integrations (Spotify, Instagram, custom scrapers) and tuned for performance. The goal is simple: make useful things, document the process, and leave the door open for anyone who wants to learn—or teach—something new.
Paste any job description, watch your CV reshape itself for maximum ATS & recruiter impact, then download a perfect one-page PDF in minutes.
A journey of resilience, growth, and building Applify AI and SKompXcel.
Reflecting on a week of growth, connections, and moments of inspiration during the job search journey.
A heartfelt reflection on determination, gratitude, and the relentless pursuit of opportunities after graduation.
As I walk across the stage to graduate, I reflect on the years that shaped me, the people who inspired me, and the person I’ve become.