My Story

A Tale of Growth & Purpose

"From uncertain beginnings to breakthrough success,
every chapter is a lesson in resilience."

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The Beginning

2006

discovery

English Studies and Exploration

After high school, I pursued English studies at university. This period was marked by exploring diverse interests and learning new skills, but I hadn't yet found a stable career path or defined a clear professional direction.

"Every journey begins with a single step into the unknown."

First coding experience
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A Meeting of Souls

2018

transformation

A Transformative Encounter

Met an extraordinary woman who profoundly changed my worldview. Her kindness, work ethic, and beautiful spirit inspired me to reevaluate my path and approach life with greater seriousness and purpose. This period became a cherished turning point in my personal growth journey.

"The right person can change your entire perspective on life."

Transformative relationship experience
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The City of Trials

2018

challenge

Urban Odyssey in Bogotá

Inspired to reshape my life, I moved to Bogotá seeking new opportunities. I navigated the city's vibrant energy, trying various roles from car sales to call center agent. Despite my efforts, I struggled to find stable footing in the bustling metropolis, facing both professional uncertainty and personal growth.

"In uncertainty lies the opportunity to discover who you truly are."

Job searching in Bogotá
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Awakening

2019

triumph

Awakening to Code & Fatherhood

After a friend noticed my natural problem-solving abilities (honed from hacking video games as a child), I pursued web application design through a government scholarship. This transformative journey of technical discovery coincided with another life-changing revelation: preparing to become a father, which deepened my sense of purpose and responsibility.

"When passion meets purpose, magic happens."

Dual journey of coding studies and impending fatherhood
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The Darkest Hour

2020

challenge

Resilience Through Loss

Faced profound professional and personal challenges: endured multiple software company rejections despite promising interviews, while simultaneously processing the heartbreaking loss of our expected child. Through this darkness, I found strength in continued learning and preparation, holding onto an unwavering conviction that perseverance in my passion would eventually lead to breakthrough.

"Strength is not the absence of struggle, but perseverance through it."

Perseverance through professional and personal adversity
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A New Light

2020

triumph

Renewed Purpose: Fatherhood & Relocation

Amidst continued studies and temporary work, a monumental blessing arrived - the birth of my daughter. Her presence lifted my depression and reignited my determination. After her arrival, we relocated to the calmer city of Pereira, where I dedicated myself fully to securing a career that could provide the future she deserves, intensifying my job search with newfound focus.

"Sometimes the greatest blessing comes at the moment when hope feels lost."

New beginnings with daughter in Pereira
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The Breakthrough

2024

triumph

Full-Stack Breakthrough & Family Drive

Achieved my first developer role starting as front-end, but quickly impressed my employer with full-stack capabilities (APIs, databases, server management) thanks to relentless self-study. While my daughter continues to grow and light up my days, I'm now focused on sharpening my skills to build a better future for my family and help more businesses digitize and thrive through technology.

"Dreams deferred are not dreams denied, only dreams with deeper roots."

Developer working with family photo nearby
Epilogue

The Journey Continues

This story is not an ending, but a chapter in a much larger narrative. Every day brings new challenges to overcome, new skills to master, and new opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

"The story is still being written, each line a new chapter of growth, each page a fresh beginning."

I'm committed to continuous learning, deeper skill mastery, and leveraging technology to create positive change. Whether through mentoring others, building innovative solutions, or supporting my family, the best chapters are yet to come.

Stay tuned for the next chapter