Enrolling in Forge’s Virtual Program was driven by my passion to delve deep into the intricacies of data analysis, especially within the context of real-world applications. The program provided a platform to not only refine my analytical skills but also understand the tangible impact data-driven insights can have on businesses. Throughout this journey, I acquired a holistic perspective on data processing, from sourcing and cleaning data to deriving actionable insights and visualizing them in a manner that’s both comprehensible and actionable for stakeholders.

In March 2022, I studied Nakamoto’s (2008) paper on Bitcoin during my Ethereum class. Before this, I though Bitcoin was just a way to make quick money. But after reading and learning it, I saw how special it was for the peer-to-peer transactions. I was faced with the challenge of understanding its intricate system. But as I delved deeper, I was able to dissect and simplify these complexities piece by piece.

I’ve wanted to start a blog for a long time, my own little space on the internet where I can just be myself. But it’s more than that. Blogging is like creating your own digital identity, a place where you are not controlled by tricky social media rules. In the following section, I will try my best to persuade you to join me in this blogging journey. Discovering Meaning in Sharing You know, there’s this idea that many of us live by, something like, “If you don’t capture it, it’s as if you’ve never been there; if you don’t tag it, it’s as if you’ve never seen, played, or read it; if you don’t share it, it’s as if you’ve never done it.