I originally set out to pursue a career in medicine, with aspirations to specialize in psychology. My passion for problem-solving and building led me to believe that the medical field was a perfect fit. After excelling in my Pre-Med coursework with straight A's, I experienced a shift in direction that led me to reconsider my path.

At a crossroads in my career, I reconnected with an old friend who was driving a new Camaro and working in web development. Inspired by his success, I realized that if he could make the transition, so could I. Determined to explore this new field, I taught myself the fundamentals of coding and web development.

I landed my first role as a Junior Developer at a startup focused on building a trading application. Through dedication and a strong drive to learn, I quickly became one of the top performers among my peers.

My next opportunity came at a food service startup, where I was tasked with converting the entire codebase from JavaScript to TypeScript. This challenging project allowed me to prove my technical expertise, and by the end of my tenure, I had grown into a mentor and teaching role within the team.

Most recently, I joined a municipal bond startup, where my contributions were quickly recognized. Within a year, I was offered a promotion, taking on additional responsibilities. As the company continued to expand, I was promoted to a leadership role, where I now manage the Core Epic team. In this role, I oversee maintenance, bug fixes, and feature requests, ensuring that the team continues to deliver high-quality solutions.