I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with an MS in Computer Science in December 2022, and began my journey with Yugabyte through a smooth interview process that showcased the company's interest in me joining as a summer intern. I was impressed by the company culture, which emphasizes trust, relationships, and outcomes, and was trusted to work on impactful projects under mentorship from Catalin, who helped me overcome challenges and deliver highly impactful projects end-to-end. After two successful internships, I felt that continuing at Yugabyte as a full-time employee after graduation would be a great next step for my career, driven by the company's passion for technical excellence, its innovative approach to modernizing the database layer, and its leadership team's expertise in tackling complex problems. I was delighted to join the team full-time and am excited to tackle new challenges and contribute to the company's mission.