My academic journey at the University of Michigan was a fast paced and deeply rewarding period of growth. I made the decision early in my freshman year to complete both my Bachelor's and Master's degree in four years through the university's accelerated Sequential Undergraduate/Graduate Study (SUGS) program. Alongside this I was working as a Software Engineering Consultant at Tip Top Technologies starting as a part-time role that transitioned into a full-time role after getting accepted into the Master's program. I was constantly applying academic concepts to professional challenges, while the problems I faced at work provided a practical lens that brought new depth and relevance to my studies. Post-grad I joined as a Software Engineer at Silvus Technologies on the Software Quality Assurance Team focusing on automating tests for new radio firmware.