From inspect element in 3rd grade to USACO Gold — the story behind the work.
I started programming in 3rd grade after using inspect element to put my name on a school website. That moment revealed something fundamental: digital systems aren't fixed — they're editable, responsive, and controlled by logic I could learn.
What began as curiosity evolved into a deeper fascination with systems could be manipulated. Over time I moved from simple scripts to full-stack applications, published 3D simulations, open-source packages, and applied ML research that has been peer-indexed internationally.
As my technical skills developed, so did my questions — not just how software systems function, but how human systems function. How environment affects productivity. How intelligent models can detect patterns in emotion and behavior.
My leadership in coding clubs and AI education reflects the same conviction: people should understand and shape the systems that increasingly shape them.