Why I Chose Depth Over Breadth: From UX/UI to Backend Engineering
This is actually about recognizing when work starts feeling repetitive and having the courage to dig deeper into what genuinely challenges you.
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I’m Kamogelo Ellen Kganakga — a fast learner who thrives in both independent and collaborative work. I code daily, contribute to open source, and build real-world applications that solve problems. ALX Software Engineering (Backend Specialization, 96.78% GPA) trained me in advanced C, Python, DevOps, and full-stack development. Currently deepening expertise in C# and Microsoft ecosystem while preparing for Azure certification.
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"Ellen took the time to understand our product and our lifestyle so she could help us manage work-life balance and workflow. She spoke directly with our developers, involved us in discussions, and started meetings in a way that was both professional and thoughtful. It felt like she was part of the team from day one."
"Ellen's approach to backend development during our ALX cohort was methodical and thorough. She consistently delivered clean, well-documented code and was always willing to pair program when challenges arose. Her 96.78% backend GPA speaks to her technical dedication."
This is actually about recognizing when work starts feeling repetitive and having the courage to dig deeper into what genuinely challenges you.
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After completing my backend specialization at ALX, I realized I had a knowledge gap. Here's what I discovered about learning system design effectively.
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I'm highlighting three of my favorite API-related projects covering everything from RESTful design to real-time inference. Each project includes source code and key takeaways.
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