My Story
I've always had this lifelong dream of being an engineer. Through
high school and college, I gave it my all to make it happen. I
excelled in my engineering classes, but there was always this sense
that something was missing.
It took me three long years to finally put my finger on it.
The lightbulb moment arrived during my Thermodynamics II final,
where we had to build an ideal diesel and gas engine using Matlab.
I'd dabbled in programming before with CS150, but
most of it had slipped from my memory. With an A in the class, I
couldn't afford to tank this final worth 30% of my grade. So, I
rolled up my sleeves, spent around 50 hours wrestling with what
should've been a straightforward project, and earned that A.
While I'd always been curious about computer science, it
was this seemingly basic project that gave me the confidence to
jump into programming. As I immersed myself in the dynamic world
of coding, exploring the ever-evolving tech and engaging with a
vibrant, supportive community, that missing piece in my
engineering puzzle disappeared. Engineering was amazing, but coding
felt like I was on the cutting edge of technology. Surrounded by
this ambitious community and ever-changing tech, I found my
excitement for learning and working anew. Since that pivotal
project, I've been deep into web development, with a strong
commitment to continual learning and skill improvement for the
future.