My interest in data science goes back to my early college days when I got interested in NBA shot charts and sports analytics in general. To continue working on my data skills, I enrolled at Utrecht Data School, Utrecht University, where I spent a part of my Master's studies. Utrecht Data School helped me gain an understanding of data science, and I learned how to critically approach problems from a data-driven perspective.Upon obtaining my Master's degree, I started working at my current position as a research assistant at the University of Zagreb. My day-to-day work involves various image-processing tasks and developing predictive models using neural networks. While at the University of Zagreb, I learned how to work independently and within a team, as some projects require interdisciplinary involvement. My discipline and motivation led me to complete my doctoral thesis. The thesis is based on developing a data-hiding algorithm suited for printing. Finally, as a part of my studies, I successfully developed a business optimization model for a local company.As my tenure at the University of Zagreb is ending, I decided to pursue my career in an industry setting. I am eager to learn more about data science and ready to continue my career in a team environment.