I am a software engineer with 8 years of experience in network applications and firmware development for embedded Linux systems. I took a gap year to pursue a master’s degree in Computer Science as a proactive measure to address my areas of improvement, as it is a valuable opportunity for personal growth. Throughout my academic journey, I effectively applied the communication and task coordination skills I had developed in my professional career to contribute significantly to the research projects in the lab. I aspire to bring my expertise in embedded system development and communication coordination into my future roles.