My journey into IT started in an unconventional way – with a backpacking trip through South-East Asia and Australia. That's where I picked up Java and Android development, thanks to Udemy and a solid foundation in software testing at dSPACE GmbH.After my travels, seeking a stronger foundation in software development, I enrolled in Computer Science at Goethe University Frankfurt. Eager to apply what I learned in a real-world context, I joined Tata Consultancy Services Deutschland GmbH as a Developer Trainee. I expanded my toolkit with Spring, Angular, AWS, and got a firsthand look at the inner workings of large-scale projects, like those for Deutsche Bank.Three years into this adventure, I transitioned to Brainyoo, a smaller, dynamic software company. Here, I dove into JSF, earned the Telekom Cloud Architect Certificate, and practiced DevOps and coding at a deeper level.This journey has offered me a unique perspective on the IT industry, allowing me to experience the operational dynamics and cultures of a small company like Brainyoo, a mid-sized company like dSPACE, and a global giant like Tata Consultancy Services.