I still remember my very first sudoku - I saw a puzzle book on my friend’s coffee table, picked it up, and an hour and a half later I looked up to find that the film we’d been watching was over and I hadn’t even noticed. I feel the same way when I’m coding! I have always loved solving puzzles but it used to be just a hobby. In my professional life I was a hospitality manager which was rewarding in many ways: I got to play a part in creating a memorable experience for our customers, I got to work in incredible teams, and I was able to support and mentor others which I’ve always enjoyed doing. It also did wonders for my resilience and communication skills. However, at some point I felt like I wasn’t learning and developing myself anymore and that’s when I knew I had to make a change. And when I discovered coding, I realised that I could turn my lifelong passion of solving puzzles into a career!I have since successfully completed Makers Web Development Bootcamp and also earned several online certifications, including a Front End Developer Nanodegree from Udacity and Coursera’s Full-Stack Web Development with React Specialization. I am familiar with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, React, Node.js, MongoDB, Heroku and more, and am always looking to improve my skills and learn new technologies. If you are interested in learning more about my professional journey, connect with me on LinkedIn!