It all started with Minecraft. As a 9-year-old, my first exposure to the world of technology was getting my first laptop and exploring YouTube. I was immediately captivated by video games, especially Minecraft.

My main interest was creating servers so I could play with my friends. This led to me learning about hosting, basic Java, and port forwarding. Eventually, my servers needed more RAM, so I upgraded my laptop, which sparked my love for computer hardware. Around the age of 11, I decided I wanted my first desktop PC. I got it for my birthday, and a vivid memory that still sticks with me today is when my mother came index and found my entire computer deconstructed. She was mortified, as the system was expensive at the time. However, I quickly put it back together before my dad got index. That was the moment my family and I knew I would pursue a career in Computer Science.

The first project I published was an interactive rigged blackjack game where the house could never go negative. Since then, I have become a freelancer, building websites and scripts for others. I am now a first-year student who just secured my first internship in web design and development!