About Me

Coming from a modest background, I developed a strong knack for fixing, creating, and inventing from a young age. I remember mending cracks in my toy cars with a soldering iron and coming up with creative solutions when my parents couldn't buy something new. One standout memory was when a friend got a backpack with built-in speakers, and I wanted one just like it. Using parts I had collected—desktop speakers, a portable speaker amp, and a battery from an old Sony Ericsson phone—I built my own version. To my surprise (and my friends'), it sounded even better than the store-bought one. These early projects taught me how to work with what I had, a mindset that has fueled my approach to problem-solving and innovation ever since.

My journey into technology began in elementary school when I received my first computer at age 10. By 12, I was fully disassembling it—though, after hours of trial and error, I struggled to reconnect the front panel correctly (a memorable moment in my tech adventures!). Shortly after, I tackled installing Windows XP on my own, which led to another unintended learning experience when I accidentally formatted the entire drive. Each of these early challenges fueled my curiosity and built my confidence.

As my skills grew, I began exploring Linux and experimenting with nearly every mobile device I owned. From transforming my Sony Ericsson K550i into a W610i to installing custom firmware on my PlayStation Portable and upgrading my smartphones with unsupported Android versions, I was constantly uncovering new technical possibilities. This hands-on experience gave me a strong foundation of knowledge and adaptability that I bring to every project.

In high school, I briefly explored programming and gained some basic experience by building a simple web browser in Visual Basic. I also learned HTML and CSS, which allowed me to design basic web pages. Although the browser was minimal and lacked advanced features like security, the experience sparked my interest in programming. However, it felt too complex at first, and I didn't continue learning as my interests at the time were more focused on sports and gaming. After graduation, I pursued studies in computer systems and network administration with the goal of starting my own computer service business. I began by repairing computers for friends and acquaintances, gaining hands-on experience in the process.

One day, a friend introduced me to an unexpected opportunity—a programming position open to candidates without formal experience. Eager to seize the chance, I completed an entrance task that involved three challenges: one in HTML and CSS, another in jQuery, and a third in PHP. I handled the HTML and CSS task on my own, thanks to my previous experience. My friend completed the jQuery task but left numerous comments in the code to help me understand it step-by-step. For the PHP challenge, we worked together, with him guiding me through the basics as we went.

I successfully navigated the interview, openly acknowledging the parts of the work I hadn't completed on my own but emphasizing my strong desire to learn and my commitment to mastering any gaps in my knowledge. My honesty and determination paid off—I was hired! Over the next five years, I gained a solid foundation in programming and a deep understanding of what the field truly entails, providing me with the skills and experience that have brought me to where I am today.