As a math major in college and a data analyst for the last four years, I always appreciated the power of data. My favorite part of my profession is storytelling with data and transforming complicated concepts into clear and actionable insights. One of my greatest strengths is knowing how to present information to people in an approachable way. I would explain code to my peers through metaphors and computer game analogies. I have my mother to thank for my strong communication skills and high emotional intelligence. As a psychologist, she consistently shows me how to listen actively, empathize, and be patient.     ​ I began interacting with real-world users in my first job after college at Wiser Solutions. In that role, I was responsible for interviewing clients to understand their business pain points and conducting data analyses tailored to their needs. Currently, I am working as a data analyst at Apple, improving the search quality of Apple media products and continuing to learn on the job every day. First, working with a much larger user base helps me sharpen my data analysis skills. Second, Apple continuously deepens my appreciation for elegant designs. As a visual learner, I love creating aesthetic content in my work and personal life. So, in my free time, I also practice photography and video editing – the skills that, I believe, will also help me create good-looking designs in the future.      On top of my work experience and hobbies, I have been building up my expertise through academic courses. During high school, I took a Social Psychology of Online Digital Media course at Stanford Summer Academy, which introduced me to the field of digital media design. This year, I completed two online courses: Foundations of User Experience Design by Google and Fundamentals of Graphic Design by California Institute of the Arts. After successfully finishing my academic courses and doing more research about the field, I discovered UX to be my vocation. Promptly, I decided to get a formal education in design, so I pursued a Master's program in Design of Digital Media with Harvard Extension School.  Design is everywhere. And the more our lives transition to the digital world, the more crucial the design of digital platforms becomes. I want to be part of this world and use design to help people, build innovative solutions, and simply contribute to a more beautiful, inclusive, well-designed world around us.