I’m glad to share that the past year has been an incredibly productive one! The most significant development is that in May of last year, I began my studies at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, pursuing a Master of Science in Business Analytics with a concentration in finance. The program is primarily completed online, but last June, I spent a week on-campus in Ithaca to kick off the degree and will return for another in-person session this coming August to conclude the program. I’ve truly enjoyed my classes so far and am very happy with my decision to pursue this degree. The program is a unique balance between data analytics and business, offering courses in subjects like accounting, financial modeling, microeconomics, and marketing, alongside training in programming languages like SQL and Python and data visualization tools such as Tableau. For the remainder of the program, a key focus will be on machine learning and artificial intelligence. While managing the degree alongside full-time work has made for a busy schedule, it has also been deeply rewarding, as I see much practical value in everything I’ve learned so far. I’ve continued living in Miami, Florida, while working as an Investment Data Analyst at AlTi Tiedemann Global. However, this contract position is now coming to an end, and I’ve just started the search for my next opportunity. I’m eager to apply the skills I’m gaining in graduate school to further advance my career. Finally, I want to express my gratitude to MVYouth for providing the launchpad for my educational journey nearly a decade ago. Without the incredible support of this organization, I may not have had the chance to pursue this degree today.