When I first started programming in college, I had a mantra in mind that I used to guide me: "Anything that I want to do CAN be done by a computer, I just have to figure out how to make it work." Until today, this mentality has helped me solve problems that seemed unapproachable. I have developed my programming muscles over time to find new tools and practices to help me solve greater and greater problems. Since the first time I wrote a "hello world" program, I have been hooked. My interests mainly lie in machine learning, data science, and data analysis, where I continue to feel challenged as I grow. I am excited to continue to grow and continue to be challenged in my professional opportunities.