Growing up, I always had a curious mind, constantly tinkering with things, trying to understand how they worked. Whether it was taking apart my walkman or building gadgets in the backyard, I was fascinated by the mechanics of the world around me. This curiosity naturally led me to pursue engineering, a field where I could blend my love for problem-solving with a desire to create solutions that make a difference. Growing up in a Christian home, I was introduced to faith at a young age. I believed in God, but if I'm honest, I didn't fully grasp what that meant for my life. I went through the motions, but my understanding was shallow—I knew the basics, but I hadn’t truly made my faith my own. Like many, I went through a phase of rebellion, questioning what I’d been taught and trying to figure out what I really believed. It was during my graduate studies that I hit a turning point. Graduate school pushed me to my limits—not just academically, but personally. I began to realize that the questions I had about my faith couldn’t be ignored any longer. I needed to reconcile what I believed with the life I was living. I couldn’t just skate by on the faith of my childhood; I needed to understand it, to own it, and to live it out in a way that was real and meaningful. As I wrestled with these questions, I started to see that my faith wasn’t just something to be intellectually understood—it was something that had to transform the way I lived. This realization didn’t come all at once, but gradually, through late-night study sessions, moments of frustration, and quiet times of reflection. I came to understand that true faith isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about trusting in something greater than myself, even when I don’t have all the pieces figured out. The conviction to live out my faith authentically became even stronger when I thought about the future, especially the kind of example I wanted to set for my children. I realized that the best thing I could do for their spiritual journey was to passionately live out my own. This was the moment when my faith moved from being a background belief to the guiding force in my life. Today, as a mechanical engineer, I bring that perspective into everything I do. I see engineering not just as a career, but as a way to serve others, to create, and to innovate with purpose. I’m passionate about solving real-world problems and making a difference in people’s lives. But more than that, I’m committed to living out my faith in a way that’s authentic, embracing both the challenges and the growth that comes from them. So, that’s my story. It’s one of curiosity, struggle, growth, and ultimately, faith. I’m still learning, still growing, and still figuring things out, but I’m grateful for where I’ve been and excited for what’s to come.