Salam, I'm Yaseen A. Naser.
Bahraini AI-focused scholar gearing up for top-tier computer science.
I balance a 98.85% GPA, global exchange leadership, and disciplined training while building credible AI projects.
GPA 98.85%
Consistently top percentile across NCST AI cohort for 2024/25.
AWS AI Practitioner
Certified foundational AI literacy with AWS global credential.
YES '25-'26 - River High School (OH)
Selected exchange scholar focusing on cross-cultural leadership.
CPISP Candidate
Advancing through the Crown Prince's International Scholarship Program.
Bench press 100 kg
Reached on 31 May 2025 through structured strength blocks.
What I'm focusing on right now
Reinforcing C fundamentals before progressing to data structures and web tracks.
Curating essays, transcripts, and achievements into a retrieval-ready dataset.
Crafting essays, MIT-style portfolios, and leader reflections for upcoming deadlines.
Journey
About
Grounded in fundamentals, verified with credentials, and expanded through independent projects.
From Bahrain to the National Charter School for Technical (NCST) Advanced IT Program, I discovered computer science during remote learning. The challenge of rebuilding my study habits pushed me to the top of my cohort, where I now maintain a 98-99% GPA while majoring in AI.
I lead with organization and long-term planning. Exchange experiences, workshops, and initiatives such as YES, CPISP, MISTI, and TradeQuest sharpened my collaboration skills while I explored practical AI, cloud, and web tooling.
Outside the lab, disciplined training anchors my routine. Tracking nutrition, progressive overload, and cycling sessions keeps my energy stable for problem sets and scholarship prep.
Future goals
- Major in Computer Science at a leading university (MIT is the dream; also exploring Stanford, CMU, Harvard, Caltech, Oxbridge, and Imperial).
- Build research-ready foundations in AI systems, with a path toward robotics or applied ML.
- Launch domain-driven projects that connect students in Bahrain with AI literacy resources.
Skill snapshot
Computing fundamentals
- •Python syntax, data types, file handling, and debugging routines.
- •Algorithmic thinking, loops, conditionals, and modular program design.
- •Iterative problem solving using CS50-style labs and notebook checkpoints.
- •Retrieval-augmented generation concepts, embeddings, and evaluation basics.
Tools and platforms
- •AWS AI Practitioner foundations, IAM basics, and managed AI services.
- •Cloudflare DNS, Workers, Pages, and domain routing experiments.
- •Static site deployments, design system experiments, and content automation.
- •Next.js deployments, analytics integration, and environment management.
Mindset and collaboration
- •Highly organized, tracking long-range milestones and daily execution.
- •Long-term planner with deliberate practice logs and reflection cadences.
- •Cross-cultural teamwork through YES, MISTI, and TradeQuest cohorts.
- •Clear written updates, bilingual presentations, and documentation habits.
Academics & honors
High expectations, verified results, and ongoing stretch goals.
Cumulative GPA
98.85/100
Consistent 98-99% performance with a 98.85% cumulative GPA for 2024/25.
Coursework highlights
NCST Advanced IT Program / AI Major
2024/25Machine learning foundations, data ethics, and applied Python lab projects.
Mathematics & Applied Statistics
2024/25Calculus, probability, and analytics supporting AI coursework.
Harvard CS50 (in progress)
2025 (in progress)Problem sets through arrays and algorithms; strengthening C fundamentals before AI track.
Personal RAG Research Lab
2025Designing a personal knowledge base with retrieval pipelines and evaluation checklists.
Certifications & badges
AWS Certified AI Practitioner
Earned 2024 - Demonstrated AI literacy, ML lifecycle awareness, and responsible AI practices.
Harvard CS50 Certificate
In progress - Completing labs and the final project to formalize foundational CS skills.
Harvard CS50's Introduction to AI with Python
Planned for 2025 - Extending into search, inference, and ML model implementation.
Recognitions & programs
CPISP Candidate
Advancing through the Crown Prince's International Scholarship Program assessment and mentorship tracks.
MIT MISTI Workshops
Collaborated with MIT mentors on engineering challenges and design thinking modules.
TradeQuest Participant
Led market research briefings and portfolio strategy within Bahrain Bourse simulation.
Projects
Small, honest builds that stretch my understanding of AI, web infrastructure, and data storytelling.
RAG About Me
A retrieval-augmented profile that answers scholarship questions with verified sources.
questions.rajallah.com
A domain experiment routing visitors to curated FAQs and chat entry points.
GitHub Pages Experiments
A lab of lightweight microsites testing design systems and interactive essays.
Cycling Progress Tracker
A data dashboard that logs rides, splits, and recovery alongside gym milestones.
Leadership & programs
Global exposure and national programs that sharpen strategy, service, and communication.
YES Program Exchange Scholar
2025 – 2026
Student ambassador & cultural liaison · River High School - Hannibal & Sardis, Ohio, USA
- Plan bilingual outreach showcasing Bahrain while learning from Midwestern community initiatives.
- Support STEM classrooms with AI literacy mini-sessions and peer tutoring.
- Document exchange learnings to share with Bahraini peers post-program.
CPISP Candidate
2024 – Present
Scholarship candidate · Kingdom of Bahrain
- Engage in advanced assessments spanning leadership, critical thinking, and global readiness.
- Participate in mentorship workshops to map academic pathways and service commitments.
MISTI MIT Workshops
2024
Innovation cohort member · Bahrain - MIT collaboration
- Co-developed solutions to local challenges using human-centered design.
- Practiced sprint-style presentations with MIT mentors and regional teams.
TradeQuest
2024
Team researcher · Bahrain Bourse
- Tracked US and regional markets, preparing weekly reports for judges.
- Learned financial literacy and teamwork under tight trading simulations.
Fitness & mindset
Training keeps my focus steady. Every session is logged to reinforce discipline for academics.
June 2023 - Starting point
57.5 kg and new to structured lifting - began tracking nutrition and sleep.
31 May 2025 - 100 kg bench
After consistent Arnold split programming and progressive overload.
June 2025 - 73 kg and stronger
Maintaining lean mass while balancing exchange prep and final exams.
How training supports academics
Strength cycles and cycling sessions maintain focus for late-night study blocks, while structured recovery prevents burnout during exam seasons.
Program: Arnold split
Chest & back - Shoulders & arms - Legs & core - Active recovery / cycling
Adapted around school schedule with deliberate deload weeks and mobility work.
Cycling for endurance
Trek Marlin 6 rides across Bahrain's coastal routes, mixing MTB trails for grit.
Favors mixed-terrain loops to build resilience for exchange athletics.
Trek Marlin 6Supplements (since June 2025)
- Creatine monohydrate: 5g daily with hydration and performance tracking in Notion.
- Whey protein: Post-training shakes to stay on track with macro targets.
Let's connect
Use the form to reach me directly. Messages are bilingual-friendly. I reply within 2-3 days while balancing school and training.