About me

I’m Zakariye, a proud Ohio State University alumnus from Columbus, Ohio. For the past two years, I've worked as a Respiratory Therapist in healthcare. I'm looking for a better work/life balance and a typical 9-5 office job, which I believe a tech job would provide. I've always been interested in transitioning to the tech field and now feels like the perfect time to make that change. Even though I have no prior coding experience, I’m confident in my ability to self-learn and succeed in software engineering or development. I’m fortunate to have friends in the field who are willing to mentor me throughout this journey, which I greatly appreciate. I plan to supplement my degree in software technology with additional certifications to stand out among other applicants in my job hunt. I’ve long admired the tech industry, and I’m committed to working toward a career in it. This blog will document my journey as I learn software technology, sharing my experiences with new programming languages and side projects.




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