Autrin - Software Engineer & AI Researcher

A dark-themed, geeky portfolio website showcasing my work in software engineering, AI research, and advocacy for human rights through technology. Passionate about censorship-resistant systems, AI/ML, and distributed computing.

🌟 Features

Design & Theme

• Dark Geeky Aesthetic: Matrix-inspired background with neon green, pink, and blue accents
• Futuristic Typography: Orbitron and Share Tech Mono fonts for that tech feel
• Interactive Elements: Glitch effects, circuit board animations, and smooth transitions
• Responsive Design: Works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices

Content Sections

• Hero Section: Eye-catching introduction with animated circuit board
• Blog Section: Ethical lessons and teachings with modal popup reading experience
• About Section: Philosophy cards explaining core values (Compassion, Justice, Wisdom, Integrity)
• Contact Section: Form for sharing wisdom and connecting with others

Interactive Features

• Smooth Navigation: Sticky header with scroll-based navigation highlighting
• Blog Modal: Click any blog post to read the full content in a beautiful modal
• Load More: Pagination system for blog posts
• Contact Form: Functional form with validation and notifications
• Typing Effect: Animated text effects for enhanced user experience

🚀 Getting Started

1. Clone or Download the project files
2. Open index.html in your web browser
3. Start exploring the ethical lessons and wisdom shared

No build process or dependencies required - it's a pure HTML/CSS/JavaScript website!

📝 Blog Content

The website includes blog posts covering important topics at the intersection of technology and human rights:

1. Building Ethical Technology - Why technology that serves human dignity is a moral responsibility
2. Privacy as a Human Right - How open source software protects fundamental freedoms
3. Veganism and Sustainable Technology - How vegan principles guide technology development for all beings
4. Feminism and Inclusive Technology - How feminist principles shape inclusive and equitable software
5. The Joy of Learning: Why I'm Obsessed with Knowledge - How insatiable curiosity drives personal growth and social change
6. Atheism and Evidence-Based Technology - How atheism and reason shape technology design

Each post explores how code can serve freedom, protect privacy, and resist oppression.

🚀 Projects

The website showcases several key projects from my GitHub portfolio, demonstrating both full-stack development skills and specialized research interests.

🎨 Customization

Adding New Blog Posts

Edit the blogPosts array in script.js to add your own ethical lessons:

{
    id: 5,
    title: "Your Lesson Title",
    date: "2024-01-20",
    excerpt: "Brief description of your lesson...",
    content: `
        <h2>Your Lesson Title</h2>
        <p class="post-meta">January 20, 2024 • Ethics • Your Category</p>
        
        <p>Your lesson content here...</p>
    `,
    tags: ["Ethics", "Your Category", "Your Tags"]
}

Changing Colors

Modify the CSS variables in styles.css to customize the color scheme:

:root {
    --primary-color: #00ff41;    /* Neon Green */
    --secondary-color: #ff0080;  /* Neon Pink */
    --accent-color: #0080ff;     /* Neon Blue */
    /* ... other variables */
}

🛠️ Technical Details

• HTML5: Semantic markup for accessibility
• CSS3: Modern features including Grid, Flexbox, and CSS Variables
• Vanilla JavaScript: No frameworks, pure functionality
• Font Awesome: Icons for enhanced visual appeal
• Google Fonts: Orbitron and Share Tech Mono for typography

📱 Browser Support

• Chrome (recommended)
• Firefox
• Safari
• Edge

🤝 Contributing

This is a personal project exploring ethical teachings, but if you have ideas for improvements or additional features, feel free to:

1. Fork the project
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Submit a pull request

📄 License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.

🌍 About the Project

This portfolio website showcases my work as a full-stack software engineer and AI researcher, with expertise in web development, distributed systems, and ethical technology. As someone who experienced censorship in Iran and now works as a software engineer in America, I believe technologists have a moral responsibility to use their skills for good.

The dark, geeky aesthetic reflects the intersection of technology and activism, reminding us that every line of code we write either supports freedom or enables control. This project demonstrates both practical software engineering skills and specialized research interests, showing how modern web technologies, AI/ML, and decentralized systems can build a more just and compassionate world.

About Autrin

• Background: Full-Stack Software Engineer and AI Researcher
• Education: Computer Science major, graduated May 2025
• Technical Skills: Web Development (React, Python), AI/ML, Distributed Systems, Cloud Platforms (Azure), Databases (SQL, NoSQL), DevOps
• Interests: Decentralized systems, web3, distributed systems, Full-stack development, AI/ML, human rights, open source, lifelong learning, robotics, data science
• Current Focus: Building scalable web applications, AI research, and ethical technology solutions such as censorship-resistant systems, and decentralized networks.
• Values: Privacy, freedom, compassion, evidence-based design, intellectual curiosity, and using technology for social good

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