My Journey in AI

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.

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​Why Data Engineering?

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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.  

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Why Chase This Dream?

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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

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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.

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WHY? BECAUSE IT SPARKS JOY

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Take a look around — this portfolio is just the beginning, and I’m excited to keep building.