Where are you from?
I was born and raised in the Chicagoland area here in Illinois.
What are your academic and/or technical interests?
My academic interests revolve around coding and data. I’ve spent the last seven years working in data-related roles, ranging from working with flat files to querying and managing databases. With AI becoming such a major focus in the industry, I see this program as a strong introduction to that space and a way to expand my technical skill set.
Do you have any hobbies?
I enjoy playing video games and going to the gym regularly. I also recently got into Magic: The Gathering. I spend a lot of time learning and exploring ways to grow financially and professionally. Lately, I’ve also been trying to dedicate more time to woodworking, and I purchased a motorcycle last year that I’m looking forward to using more.
What are you most excited about for this program?
I’m most excited about the opportunity to dive into something highly technical and challenge myself. This feels like a rare opportunity, and I want to make the most of it by gaining skills I can apply to advance my career and support the people around me.