My experiences, including navigating homelessness before graduating top of my class at Cal, gave me a unique perspective and a strong desire to apply data science thoughtfully. As a Data Scientist / ML Engineer, I enjoy connecting the dots: understanding the need, designing scalable data solutions, building effective ML models (like predictive, NLP, or deep learning), and deploying them responsibly. I believe the best results come from open collaboration with users and colleagues, grounded in solid engineering practices (Python, SQL, Cloud, testing, etc.) and a commitment to ethical development. I find real satisfaction in untangling complexity to create useful tools.