--- title: "Taofiq Sulayman (@CtrlAltCrash) | Hashnode" description: "Crash. Burn. Repeat. Innovate. Read the latest articles by Taofiq Sulayman on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@CtrlAltCrash" --- @CtrlAltCrash # Taofiq Sulayman @CtrlAltCrash · Joined August 2024 Crash. Burn. Repeat. Innovate. [Website](https://sultao-portfolio-website.vercel.app/) ### [From Microbes to Microchips: My Journey into Software Engineering](https://ctrlaltcrash.hashnode.dev/from-microbes-to-microchips-my-journey-into-software-engineering?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) When people hear that I have a Master’s degree in Microbiology but work as a software engineer building payment infrastructure and AI systems, the reaction is usually a brief pause followed by either “How did that happen?” or “That’s interesting, tel... 6 min read · [ctrlaltcrash.hashnode.dev](https://ctrlaltcrash.hashnode.dev/from-microbes-to-microchips-my-journey-into-software-engineering?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [3](https://hashnode.com/posts/from-microbes-to-microchips-my-journey-into-software-engineering/6951f2330082165d373898b1) [Dec 23, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/from-microbes-to-microchips-my-journey-into-software-engineering/6951f2330082165d373898b1) ### [Running LLMs Locally with Ollama: A Practical, Hands-On Guide](https://ctrlaltcrash.hashnode.dev/running-llms-locally-with-ollama-a-practical-hands-on-guide?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) For a long time, running Large Language Models felt like something reserved for big companies with deep pockets and cloud budgets. If you wanted to experiment seriously, you almost always ended up sending prompts to an external API and hoping for the... 5 min read · [ctrlaltcrash.hashnode.dev](https://ctrlaltcrash.hashnode.dev/running-llms-locally-with-ollama-a-practical-hands-on-guide?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [6](https://hashnode.com/posts/running-llms-locally-with-ollama-a-practical-hands-on-guide/6944c0dc746823ae3b94de0b) [Nov 18, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/running-llms-locally-with-ollama-a-practical-hands-on-guide/6944c0dc746823ae3b94de0b) ### [The Pros and Cons of Running Large Language Models Locally: A Deep Dive](https://ctrlaltcrash.hashnode.dev/the-pros-and-cons-of-running-large-language-models-locally-a-deep-dive?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Navigating the AI Landscape: Pros and Cons of Running Large Language Models Locally vs. in the Cloud. 3 min read · [ctrlaltcrash.hashnode.dev](https://ctrlaltcrash.hashnode.dev/the-pros-and-cons-of-running-large-language-models-locally-a-deep-dive?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Oct 9, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-pros-and-cons-of-running-large-language-models-locally-a-deep-dive/6705cf8c9cb3af6956a3f5e2) ### [Introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs): The AI Revolution in Natural Language Processing](https://ctrlaltcrash.hashnode.dev/introduction-to-large-language-models-llms-the-ai-revolution-in-natural-language-processing?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) LLMs represent a significant leap in artificial intelligence, bringing us closer to machines that can understand and generate human-like text. 3 min read · [ctrlaltcrash.hashnode.dev](https://ctrlaltcrash.hashnode.dev/introduction-to-large-language-models-llms-the-ai-revolution-in-natural-language-processing?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Sep 8, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/introduction-to-large-language-models-llms-the-ai-revolution-in-natural-language-processing/66de3a70e545818a5cc2b60e) ### [The JavaScript Framework Conundrum: Why New Devs Should Focus on the Basics](https://ctrlaltcrash.hashnode.dev/the-javascript-framework-conundrum-why-new-devs-should-focus-on-the-basics?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Ever felt like you need a decoder ring just to understand job postings in web development? "React required! Must have experience with Angular and Vue. 9 min read · [ctrlaltcrash.hashnode.dev](https://ctrlaltcrash.hashnode.dev/the-javascript-framework-conundrum-why-new-devs-should-focus-on-the-basics?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Aug 13, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-javascript-framework-conundrum-why-new-devs-should-focus-on-the-basics/66bbe42db75cdf4a0be3e1b7)