My Journey in AI
Evolving & Growing Cloud Based AI Infrastructure
Welcome! I’m Yael,
Earlier this year I got curious about the history of information up to this point which led me to the book nexus where Harari draws a contrast between intelligence (the ability to know, predict, act) and consciousness (the capacity to experience, feel, suffer). He discusses the difference between organic and inorganic intelligence as a turning point in human history:
For millions of years, all intelligence was organic --> neurons firing in animal and human brains --> Every decision, adaptation, and story was constrained by biology.
Now, for the first time, inorganic intelligence --> AI systems, algorithms, neural networks can learn, predict, and act independent of organic life.
Why Data Engineering?
I’ve always been drawn to finding patterns in the noise and making sense of complexity. What excites me about data engineering is the chance to build systems that actually work - clean, efficient, and built to last. I am working on intellectual mastery, rather than surface-level competence. Learning Azure, Fabric, and the engineering stack is my way of stepping into the builder role, not just the fixer role.
Why Chase This Dream?
At the start of the year, when the AI hype was everywhere, I asked myself: what’s the hardest thing I can do right now that will set me up long-term? It reminded me of the mid-90s, when e-commerce first exploded with Amazon and eBay as a turning point that seemed optional at the time but became a no-brainer in hindsight.
So, I reorganized my life, made sacrifices, cut out distractions, and leaned all the way in as a way of compounding my own growth so I’m ready for the opportunities ahead
This website is a record of my evolution
This space is where I track that Evolution in projects, and the learning curve I'm moving through. It's not polished perfection but rather proof of progress, a record of growth, and a reminder that transformation is always possible when you combine strategy with courage.
WHY? BECAUSE IT SPARKS JOY
Take a look around — this portfolio is just the beginning, and I’m excited to keep building.
