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Happy New Year!! Last year began with a lot of uncertainty. Balancing graduate coursework, on-campus work, the internship search, and personal growth required constant adjustment. Being persistent was definitely the key. The first half of the year was a steep learning curve. I deepened my understanding of big data architecture, statistics, and machine learning, and applied these concepts through hands-on projects such as ResearchPod , BankIntel , and DoctorVisits . One aspect of education here that I truly value is its emphasis on practice, translating theory into real, end-to-end projects that mirror how data work happens outside the classroom. Over the summer, I spent time back home in India. Returning to a familiar environment helped me reset, reflect, and regain clarity before coming back to continue building. I completed my role as a Data Engineer with CU Libraries , where I worked on the digitization and metadata extraction of historical tsunami marigram scans from the 1800s. Th...