Still Learning, Still Growing

Still Learning, Still Growing

I don’t think I ever really questioned this career path.

I’ve always wanted to do Computer Science since I was about 16. For me, it was never really a question of if I’d go into tech. It was just about getting there. I was lucky enough to get the grades I needed in high school to join a good computer science program, and that’s really where things started to take shape.

During school, I also got the chance to land an R&D internship through my department. That opportunity honestly changed everything for me. It was my first real exposure to working as a software engineer, and it gave me a completely different perspective on what building in tech actually looks like.

Up until then, I had mostly worked on simple projects. HTML and CSS websites, and a desktop Java application. But during that internship, I worked on my first real web application, Spendify. More importantly, I learned what it means to work in a team. That experience made it very clear to me that this is exactly what I wanted to do.

After that, I went back to school to finish my degree. My final year project was an Imprest Management System, and honestly, the experience not the best.

Building the system itself was enjoyable. I liked the process, solving problems, and putting everything together. That part confirmed again that I was on the right path.

But defending the project in front of a panel was not great 😅

They weren’t necessarily mean, but they were a bit petty, and it was definitely not the best experience. If not for my supervisor, who was honestly amazing, I probably would have ended up with a much worse grade.

After graduating, I landed my second internship, and from there, things just kept moving forward. I’ve been really fortunate to not have long gaps without work, and even more grateful for where I am now.

Working at Lido Nation has been one of the best experiences for my growth. I’ve learned a lot, not just about writing code, but about writing production-level code, collaborating properly, and even getting exposure to blockchain.

The team I work with makes a huge difference too. It’s one of those environments where work doesn’t feel draining, and that’s something I don’t take for granted.

If anything, this experience has shown me that sometimes working in a smaller team can be even better than being in a big corporation. You learn faster, you collaborate more closely, and the relationships you build actually matter.

Looking back, I think I’ve just been really lucky, but also consistent. I never really doubted this path, and I just kept going.

And I’m still learning.