I decided to pivot into web development. I signed up for a 3-month course but got obsessed. I worked day and night, finishing the entire curriculum in just 19 days. I mastered React and the modern tools needed to build for the web. I knew then that I wanted to build products for a living.
My friend and I decided to build our own game server. He handled the world mapping, and I took on the programming. I learned my first language, PAWN (a version of C). Seeing my code actually change things in the game world was a huge moment. This is where I truly learned the logic of programming.
I officially started my journey as a freelancer. I successfully managed 9 different clients, which taught me the business side of tech. This experience led me to land my first international internship, giving me the chance to work on a global scale and refine my professional skills.