The interests that sharpen my craft
What I explore off the clock keeps my mindset experimental, disciplined, and collaborative when I am on it.
How I stay sharp, curious, and grounded
Logical puzzles and coding challenges keep my analytical instincts fresh and rooted in creative exploration.
- Practice daily on LeetCode to expand problem-solving patterns.
- Test multiple solution angles, even when the best answer takes time to uncover.
- Build confidence and pace through persistence and iteration.
Advancing to A2 fluency opens doors to European markets and deepens my understanding of data privacy in context.
- Aiming for data analyst roles across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
- Studying GDPR nuances from local perspectives to inform analytics work.
- Applying structured learning — much like adopting new programming languages.
- Strengthening cross-cultural communication for global collaboration.
Chess sharpens strategic thinking, pattern recognition, and calm decision-making under pressure.
- Maintain a Chess.com rating of 1700+, placing in the top 2% of players.
- Analyze match data to identify recurring strengths and blind spots.
- Train scenario planning and consider outcomes with imperfect information.
Curious how this energy shows up at work?
Explore my career story to see how curiosity, resilience, and strategy translate to business impact.
Let’s connect over data — or a game of chess
I’m always up for a conversation about analytics, learning, or strategy games. Reach out and say hello.