Payam S.

My career goals integrate my technical expertise with my coaching background to build educational technology that makes complex concepts accessible. I’m developing a Jules Verne-inspired physics game teaching teenagers through adventure-based learning, and creating cybersecurity solutions for practical use. Long-term, I aim to establish myself as a developer who understands how people learn – applying two decades of data-driven coaching insights to create intuitive, user-centered technology products. I want to build solutions that bridge my unique cross-disciplinary experience in ways neither field alone could produce, serving educational and practical needs while maintaining my coaching practice. Success means creating meaningful products that help people learn and solve real problems, not just writing code.

1. Gain international perspectives on technology development – Study in a European context to understand different cultures and language and become familiar with other people’s way of life
2. Obtain Padel certification – Expand my coaching expertise by learning padel in its cultural heartland, adding this high-demand skill to my tennis and pickleball credentials while immersing myself in Spanish sports culture.
3. Build professional networks – Connect with Barcelona’s tech community, establish relationships with faculty at institutions like UAB, and engage with local developers and coaches to create lasting resources for my integrated career development.