Hi, I’m Tejas Patel — a former professor turned software engineer with a love for solving problems and constantly learning new things. During my time in academia, I taught subjects like Python for Data Science and Programming in C. I also had the chance to mentor a team that went on to win a state-level hackathon, and gave expert talks at colleges across the state. Teaching gave me a solid foundation, but over time, I realized I needed more of a challenge — something that pushed me intellectually and logically. That’s what led me to transition into software engineering. It felt like a big shift at first, but my passion for learning and problem-solving made it feel like a natural next step. I’ve always believed that the real skill isn’t just knowing a bunch of tools or languages — it’s...