Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune condition where the pancreas produces little to no insulin. It requires lifelong insulin therapy to manage blood sugar levels. It is typically diagnosed in childhood and requires careful monitoring and medical management. There is no cure and no prevention yet.
With personal experience managing type 1 diabetes, I am driven to contribute my technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and passion for data to improve our understanding and treatment of this condition. I bring a unique perspective and a dedication to making a meaningful impact in the field of diabetes research.
I am Trung Tran, a highly motivated and entrepreneurial Data Engineer with a Master of Business Administration and a strong background in Python, SQL, and AWS. I am passionate about leveraging machine learning and AI to explore and uncover valuable insights related to type 1 diabetes.
I experienced a significant event in my life when I was hospitalized and received a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. Transitioning from a previously healthy individual to a patient with a chronic disease was a shocking experience. However, I swiftly adapted and embraced the new reality, determined to regain control over my life. I embarked on a journey of learning how to effectively manage my condition, empowering myself to stay on top of the challenges that come with it.
Six months after my diagnosis, I came to the realization that my physical strength had diminished. However, I discovered that my mental fortitude had grown stronger than ever before. While I could no longer sustain the demanding schedule of working as a business owner 15 hours a day, 7 days a week, I remained determined to pursue my passion for technology. My decision to embark on this new journey as a data engineer stemmed from three primary motivations. First and foremost, it allowed me to engage in work that I truly love. Additionally, it provided an opportunity to strike a balance between my professional life and personal well-being. Lastly, it offered a means to deepen my understanding of my condition through data science. With these driving forces, I set forth on this path, eager to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
As I commemorate the one-year milestone since the life-altering trauma, I am thrilled to announce my successful completion of the data engineer program, officially marking my entry into the realm of professional software development. While I have been coding since high school, I have never experienced the level of excitement and anticipation that I feel now. Equipped with the knowledge and skills acquired throughout my journey, I am fully prepared to embark on this new chapter of my life, dedicated to producing high-quality code and creating meaningful technological solutions.
With a complete arsenal of skills necessary to undertake this ambitious project, there is no justification for further delay. Setting my sights on turning this vision into reality, I initiated the endeavor on my very birthday, coinciding with the release of my 100th GitHub project. These numbers carry profound significance and affirm my belief in the tremendous potential of this venture. As I reflect upon this moment, a single word encapsulates my sentiments: SATISFACTION.
Growing up in a low-income family in a developing country, Trung Tran 1.0 always aspired to excel academically and be among the top students in his grade school. Despite his passion for coding and specialization in computer science during high school, he faced the challenge of not owning a personal computer, preventing his dream of becoming a developer from materializing.
Undeterred by the limitations he faced, Trung Tran 2.0 pursued higher education, moved to the United States, completed his MBA, and accomplished feats that Trung Tran 1.0 could never have imagined. Starting his own business and achieving remarkable milestones became part of his reality.
Now, as Trung Tran 3.0, he is actively pursuing the dream that Trung Tran 1.0 held dear, realizing his passion for development. Alongside this pursuit, he is determined to strike a harmonious balance in life, an aspect that Trung Tran 2.0 yearned for but could not fully attain. Today, Trung Tran 3.0 proudly embraces his identity as a type 1 developer, merging his aspirations with the experiences and wisdom gained from his unique journey.