I’m Ammar, a self-taught web developer who started out in a very different field. I didn’t come from a tech background—in fact, I have a diploma in Business Administration. But my passion for coding and web development grew unexpectedly, and it changed my life in ways I never imagined.

In 2023, while studying to be a seaman, I discovered AI, specifically ChatGPT. I was amazed by how it worked and decided to learn coding, just for fun at first. After a week of self-study, I built my first simple website for one of my maritime instructors. She loved it, and that gave me the confidence to keep going.

Once I finished my seaman training, I continued learning coding and created more projects. In April 2023, I started my own freelance business, Hallucinations Digital, building websites for small businesses. Even though I was working as a cook at the time, I managed to get seven clients in just one year. It wasn’t easy, especially when I kept getting rejected for developer jobs, but I didn’t give up.

In October 2023, I got a chance to join the MTDC TechnoTube event, where I was chosen to work on a project funded by RM 20K. At the same time, in February 2024, I got my first job as a web developer at Bubbles O2. Now, I’m balancing my full-time job with my side project, and I’m proud of the progress I’ve made.

Looking back, it’s amazing to see how far I’ve come. Coding started as a hobby but turned into something I love doing every day. I’m still learning, and I plan to study Computer Science to get even better.

More than anything, I want to use my skills to help people. Every project I work on is aimed at making the world a better place. Lately, I’ve seen too much news about crime, scams, and cruelty, and it really bothers me. I believe the world can change, and I want to do my part. Whether it’s building platforms for safety or raising awareness, I want to make a difference. I’ve always been inspired by real-life heroes, the ones who work hard to help others. When I first started my t-shirt brand, Halusinasi, during my diploma, I wanted to share that message of heroism. Now, I’m doing it through web development.

Thank you for reading my story. This is just the start, and I’m excited to see where this journey takes me. Let’s work together and make an impact.