After graduating from UT Austin with a degree in information systems and a certificate in computer science, I worked as a full-stack software developer in the insurance industry. In 2020, I pursued a professional music career, driven by my desire to create meaningful, artistic experiences that resonate with people. Performing and teaching music gave me a new lens on what it means to engage and inspire. This is something I had always aimed for as a developer through thoughtful product design. With that perspective, I eventually combined both paths. I built Cadence Calendar, a scheduling and student management platform born directly from my own needs as a freelance teacher. My goal wasn’t just to solve logistical pain points, it was to create a user experience that feels modern, intuitive, and effective.