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Cloud Infrastructure Engineer · Microsoft

Engineering
Accessibility.
Empowering Independence.

Quadriplegic innovator, Microsoft engineer, and founder of I'm Home & AccessLife — transforming personal resilience into assistive technologies that restore independence for thousands.

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15+
Years Experience
1,500+
Lives Empowered
20+
Countries Reached

The Human Story

From Adversity to Innovation

A C6/C7 spinal cord injury didn't end Tarek Salem's story — it began his most important chapter. He experienced firsthand the gap between what technology could do and what people with disabilities actually needed. That gap became his life's work.

"Technology becomes meaningful when it restores independence, dignity, and possibility."

— Tarek Salem
2009
The Turning Point
A C6/C7 spinal cord injury changed everything — becoming the beginning of a new mission to rebuild independence through technology.
2012
First Innovation
Built first custom assistive device from necessity, discovering engineering's power in service of human dignity.
2015
Microsoft
Joined as Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, bringing deep expertise and a unique lived perspective.
2018
I'm Home Founded
Launched I'm Home — a smart home platform purpose-built for people with severe physical disabilities.
2021
Global Recognition
International recognition from Germany, Japan, UAE, Qatar, and Egypt.
2024
AccessLife.co
Founded AccessLife.co — scaling impact through a global assistive technology platform.
🇩🇪 Germany
🇯🇵 Japan
🇦🇪 UAE
🇶🇦 Qatar
🇪🇬 Egypt

What I Offer

Services & Expertise

Assistive Technology

Custom engineering of devices that restore independence and dignity for people with physical disabilities.

Smart Home Accessibility

Full IoT ecosystem enabling complete home control through voice, eyes, or minimal touch.

Eye-Tracking Systems

Communication systems for ALS and locked-in patients — restoring the power of voice through technology.

Cloud Infrastructure

Enterprise-grade architecture and migration planning on Microsoft Azure and hybrid environments.

Corporate Training

Transformative workshops helping 20+ multinationals build inclusive cultures and accessible products.

Speaking & Workshops

Keynotes on resilience, innovation, and the transformative power of accessible technology.

IoT & Automation

End-to-end automation systems bridging physical limitations and digital independence.

Accessibility Consulting

WCAG audits, UX accessibility reviews, and inclusive design strategy for digital products.

Home Accessibility Design

Architectural adaptations integrating smart technology into accessible living spaces.

Breakthrough Work

Innovations Showcase

Fifteen-plus assistive devices and platforms designed from personal necessity, deployed for real human impact.

Smart Home
I'm Home Platform
Voice-controlled smart home ecosystem designed from the ground up for quadriplegic users. Controls lights, temperature, doors, and appliances — all through natural speech.
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Communication
ALS Eye-Comm
Eye-tracking communication system enabling individuals with ALS and locked-in syndrome to compose messages, browse the web, and control devices through gaze alone.
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Mobility
Adaptive Power Interface
Custom sip-and-puff plus head-tilt controller for power wheelchair navigation, with proprietary algorithms for smooth and precise motion control.
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Platform
AccessLife.co
A comprehensive digital platform connecting people with disabilities to assistive technology resources, communities, funding, and personalized recommendations.
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Measured Impact

Numbers That Matter

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Human Stories

Lives Transformed

AK
Ahmed K.
ALS Patient, Egypt
"

Before Tarek's eye-tracking system, I had lost my voice. Now I speak to my children every night. He gave me back my life.

SM
Dr. Sarah M.
Rehabilitation Physician
"

In 15 years of medicine, I have rarely seen technology integrated with such empathy and precision. Tarek's devices are clinically transformative.

MS
Microsoft Team Lead
Azure Infrastructure
"

Tarek brings a systems thinker's mind and a humanist's heart to every project. His infrastructure work is exceptional.

FR
Fatima R.
Family of Patient
"

The smart home system Tarek installed gave my brother his independence back. He controls his world again.

Get in Touch

Let's Build a More Accessible Future Together.

Whether you're seeking consulting, collaboration, speaking engagements, or simply want to connect — Tarek is open to conversations that move accessibility forward.

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