https://ridellsalema.github.io/ridell-portfolio/

I’m a finance and fintech enthusiast with a strong interest in economics, financial markets, and the systems that move money behind the scenes. I enjoy understanding how capital flows, how financial decisions are made, and how technology continues to reshape finance.

💰 Finance & Fintech Interests

Financial markets & economic systems.How institutions and individuals make financial decisions.Payments, banking infrastructure & fintech platforms.Investment analysis and deal tracking

🧠 Technical & Backend Interests

I enjoy building backend systems and thinking deeply about:

System architecture & scalability.Data flow, APIs, and databases.Reliability, performance, and clean design

🛠️Current projects:

Lightweight open-source POS system, Built for mobile use, freelancers, and small businesses, Focused on simplicity, speed, and accessibility

Investment banking deal tracker. Structured deal storage and analysis.Finance-driven backend logic.
I’m actively looking for feedback, testing, and collaboration on these projects.

🚗 Automotive & Motoring

Beyond software and finance, I’m deeply passionate about motor vehicles and the automotive industry.Hands-on knowledge of motor mechanics.Interest in performance engineering.Curiosity about the business and innovation side of mobility.I also run a car-focused blogging platform, where I explore vehicles, industry trends, and automotive insights.

🎨 Freelance & Creative Work

Freelance website development.Digital design for real-world clients. Clean layouts, usability, and functional design.Despite my interest in technical systems, I value creativity and expression in everything I build.

📚 Currently Learning

C++ (performance & systems thinking)

Java (enterprise & backend development)

COBOL (legacy systems in finance & banking)

🤝 Collaboration & Help

I’m open to collaborating on:

Open-source software (especially the POS system)

Fintech products, prototypes, and experiments

You can ask me about:

Backend development

Finance & fintech concepts

Automotive systems & motoring

I’ll help to the best of my ability.

🎯 Fun Fact

I’m a creative at heart despite enjoying “boring” things like backend architecture, databases, and financial systems.