I was born in the suburbs of Northern Virginia and still live in the area today. All throughout my childhood, my father has always encouraged to learn how to code. I was first formally introduced to coding when I signed up for one of their classes on Khan Academy, and that is where I discovered m love for coding. Since then, I have taught myself many coding technologies through online courses and classes in school. I have successfully completed the AP Computer Science course, earning a 5 on the AP exam and maintaining an A+ in the course throughout the year. I am looking forward to utilizing the new set of tools I will gain into advancing my career and hopefully contributing to the science and my community in the process. ©