Hamed was born in a small mountainous city in the western reaches of Iran to academic parents: math and biology teachers. His early years were full of adventures, puzzles, and unending curiosity as his father often reminded him “When you experiment and discover for yourself, knowledge becomes a queen that reigns over your mind.” With that mindset, Hamed nurtured a deep passion for creative pursuits, guiding him toward a path in software engineering, where he could craft systems with complex behaviors and capabilities. As his career unfolded, so did his love for visual arts, photography, and literature, drawing him across the globe in search of captivating perspectives Hamed resides in California with his beloved wife, Mariam, and their spirited pup, Misha.