My Journey: From Lens to Logic

I started college in Multimedia and Network Engineering, drawn to the creative side of tech — cameras, lights, and storytelling. Most of my early work revolved around visuals and audio, not code. I loved capturing moments, editing videos, and figuring out how to make things look and sound great.

The Multimedia Days

I spent most of my early semesters deep in production work:

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Broadcasting & Production: Learned how to produce both news and creative content, run live streams, and manage the full production setup.
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Photography: Got comfortable with professional cameras and learned how to balance light, exposure, and framing — everything from product shots to still life.
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Videography & Editing: Took charge of full productions — camera, lighting, and audio — and learned advanced editing tricks like chroma keying and motion tracking.
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Digital Content Creation: Worked on motion graphics, infographics, and visual content that helped tell stories visually.

I did a bit of coding back then — C, C++, a bit of web dev — but at that time, I didn't think programming would be my thing. That changed fast.

The Analytical Pivot: IoT Meets Curiosity

Everything shifted during the Programming Hardware course. We had to build something from scratch, combining sensors, logic, and creativity. That's when I built my first IoT project — the Smart Dustbin.

The Smart Dustbin Project

It was simple: the bin opened automatically and tracked its capacity using distance sensors. But seeing code trigger real hardware was a lightbulb moment. It made me realize how logic and creativity could work together — and that's where my interest in backend systems started.

The Hackathon Wake-Up Call

Later, in a Mobile Programming course, my team's idea made it to a hackathon final. I was pumped — until I realized how underprepared I was for real backend or mobile work.

The Challenge

We tried to build the app using Ionic and Angular, but I was completely out of my depth. The app never got finished, and that frustration hit me hard.

The Turning Point

Watching other teams build working apps was both humbling and motivating. It wasn't just about losing a hackathon — it was realizing I wanted to actually understand the logic behind these systems. That's when I decided to pivot fully into backend development.

Where It Led Me

That curiosity pushed me toward Glints Academy — the bootcamp that became the real starting point of my software career. It's where I learned to build actual systems, not just concepts, and finally found my thing: backend development.

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