"As long as I can remember, I have always had an interest in computers. Once I reached high school, I knew I wanted to pursue a degree in Computer Engineering. While in college, I began to realize that I enjoyed my math and statistics courses almost as much as my computer courses. Upon graduation, my first job was a Data Analyst position for a large financial services company. I found great satisfaction in using my math and statistical skills, but missed using more of my programming and data management skills. Through some associates in my company, I learned about the Data Engineering field and started taking courses to learn more about it. I found it to be the perfect combination of my interests and skills. Fortunately, within a year, a Data Engineering position opened up in my company and I was able to make the switch without a problem."