Salam! I find it difficult to summarize who I am in a couple of paragraphs, but here is an attempt! 

I am an engineering professional, currently working as a Lead Project Manager in Dallas, Texas for a large multinational company.  I'm an ambitious person and my career is important to me, however I definitely understand the importance of a good work-life balance. I have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and am a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).  I am also pursuing my MBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business part-time, so I can continue to focus on my professional career in Dallas.  My parents raised me to value hard work and success while always staying humble, and these are values that I cherish.  I was born and raised in the US and have lived here all my life. 

I would consider religion to be the most important part of my life, since it drives me to be a better person and makes the purpose of life clear for me. I am a practicing Sunni and pray 5 times a day, fast in Ramadhan, follow the essentials, and try to balance both deen and duniya.  I love learning more and reading about spirituality.  Religion has definitely provided the foundation for defining me as a person, as well as instilling my values. That being said, I am by no means perfect (no one is :)), and I am not afraid to admit that. I do not believe that religion (or anything) should make a person judgmental, harsh, intolerant, and I am a firm believer that judgement is God’s alone. 

Some hobbies of mine include basketball, ping pong, biking, reading, and cooking. I also love to travel, and have ventured and explored several places! I am a foodie and love trying new food at restaurants or a new cooking recipe.  I also really enjoy photography as it is an amazing way to appreciate nature.  I have a small number of really close friends that are like family to me. Sometimes, simply hanging out with them is more enjoyable than the hobbies I mentioned above. 

I would describe myself as a pretty laid back and positive guy. I am very close to my family and understand their importance. Personality wise, I would say I am an ambivert, since I enjoy socializing or simply staying at home.  I am also good at keeping a conversation going, a great listener, and love to have a good laugh.