Interior Design graduate with extensive in-school and external teaching experience. Excited to share expertise in interior design visualization, specializing in AutoCAD 2d, Lumion, and SketchUp 3d

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• Can you tell us about your first experience using a computer?

  My first experience was pretty fascinating — I still remember how exciting it felt to just type something and see it appear instantly on the screen. At first, it was just simple stuff like playing around with Paint or trying basic games, but it opened up this whole world of curiosity for me. It wasn’t just a “machine”; it felt like a door to endless possibilities.

• What is the technological evolution that has marked you most and what will be, in your eyes, a turning point in this field?

  The biggest shift for me has been the rise of the internet and how it connects people instantly across the globe. What used to take days or weeks is now just seconds. Looking ahead, I think artificial intelligence will be the real turning point — not just in efficiency but in how humans and machines collaborate creatively

• Do so-called 'visionaries', such as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg inspire you or do you have other role models?

  They do inspire me, but in different ways. Gates for his problem-solving mindset, Jobs for his design vision, and Zuckerberg for how quickly he scaled an idea. But I also find inspiration in smaller, everyday role models — teachers, mentors, or even friends who use technology in creative, impactful ways. Sometimes those closer examples hit harder than the big names.

• What would you say to an uncomfortable person in front of a screen who says that "IT is too complicated"?

  I’d say: “It only looks complicated because it’s new — once you take it step by step, it’s not as scary as it seems. Think of it like learning to ride a bike: awkward at first, but soon it feels natural. And I’ll guide you patiently, you don’t need to figure it out all at once.”

• What are your other passions, related or non-related to computers?

  Outside of computers, I’m passionate about creativity — things like writing, design, and exploring new ideas. I also love discovering little adventures, whether that’s trying new experiences, learning something hands-on, or just traveling when I can. I enjoy technology, but I like balancing it with things that keep me curious and grounded in the real world too.