“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” — Albert Einstein

I’ve always approached technology not just as a tool to use, but as a puzzle to understand. Throughout my academic and nonprofit work, I’ve consistently found myself building systems that make processes smoother, more collaborative, and more efficient for the teams around me.

One example came during a large group project, when I created a single cloud-based Excel document that allowed faculty, staff, and students to collaborate in real time. I structured the document so panes could be assigned to individuals, key cells were locked for data integrity, and updates appeared instantly for everyone. This meant we could quite literally be “on the same page,” and I could step in with clarifying questions while my colleagues were actively working in the document.

More recently, I helped someone transform a weekly raw dataset into a practical workflow. What began as demonstrating a more efficient method quickly evolved into designing a macro-driven system that could automatically generate emails by cycling through names on a list. Projects like this spark my creativity. I don’t just want to know how something works—I want to understand why it works, and then push the boundaries to see whether theory can become practice. I love taking old tools and using them in new ways, stripping out unnecessary steps and replacing them with processes that are clearer, faster, and more accurate.

This blend of curiosity and persistence has become part of my professional identity. Whether it’s Excel, Salesforce, or a new system entirely, I learn tools quickly and adapt them to meet the unique needs of a project. More importantly, I see the human side of technology: how the right structure can reduce frustration, open the door to collaboration, and create space for people to do their best work.