Joined to build software that had to work outside the classroom, under real constraints and real expectations. Spent time turning loosely defined ideas into products people could actually use. Learned to care deeply about simplicity, speed, and cost because they mattered to the end users. Found a lot of meaning in seeing something I built deployed and used in the real world. Open details

Worked on systems where small problems quickly became visible to customers. Learned how to improve performance by fixing root causes rather than patching symptoms. Gained strong exposure to production environments, monitoring, and failure handling. Built confidence shipping changes that had immediate and measurable impact. Open details

Got my first taste of building software inside a large, global organization. Focused on removing friction from everyday workflows rather than building flashy features. Learned how internal tools quietly shape productivity at scale. Left with a strong appreciation for clean design and thoughtful engineering. Open details

Explored how language models behave in practice, beyond benchmarks and papers. Spent time iterating, evaluating results, and questioning what “good output” really means. Built simple tools to make experimentation easier and more transparent. Learned to balance research curiosity with practical usefulness. Open details

Started my journey into applied research through hands-on experimentation. Worked with real image data and saw how theory translates into visual results. Learned patience through trial, error, and gradual improvement. Built a strong foundation in analytical thinking and problem solving. Open details