This is a submission for the 2025 New Year Writing challenge: Compiling 2025.
2025 is not just another year for me—it’s the beginning of a transformative journey that blends ambition, creativity, and intentional growth. Over the past few years, I’ve realized that every small step builds momentum toward something bigger. With that in mind, I’m diving into 2025 with a clear roadmap to make this year meaningful, productive, and impactful.
1. Career Aspirations: Scaling New Heights
One of my biggest goals this year is to grow professionally and align myself with opportunities that challenge me to improve constantly.
Cybersecurity Mastery:
Cybersecurity has always fascinated me. After completing a program at Oracle University, I’ve decided to take things to the next level by enrolling in an Advanced Diploma in Cyber Defense. This will not only sharpen my technical skills but also position me to handle real-world challenges in this ever-evolving field.Placements at Dream Companies:
Companies like Medable and OneLot inspire me because of their innovative work culture and cutting-edge projects. I aim to prepare rigorously for placements, enhancing my technical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills to ensure I stand out as a candidate.
2. Side Projects: Turning Ideas into Reality
The best way to learn is by doing, and side projects have always been my playground for experimentation and creativity.
Domain Name App:
This year, I’m building an app that simplifies domain buying and selling with a one-click solution. I want to create a platform that’s not only intuitive but also secure and efficient, catering to developers, entrepreneurs, and hobbyists alike.Film Production Company:
This is my boldest venture yet—starting a production house for short films, pilot films, and music albums. I’ll be managing everything, from studio setups to drone regulations, all while ensuring the creative vision stays intact. This project is a dream that combines my love for storytelling with the thrill of building something unique from scratch.
3. Skills to Learn: Sharpening My Edge
Every year brings opportunities to level up, and 2025 is no exception.
Mastering DSA:
Data Structures and Algorithms are non-negotiable for cracking technical interviews. I plan to solve advanced LeetCode problems regularly and focus on improving my understanding of time complexity to boost my confidence and problem-solving capabilities.Frontend Wizardry:
While I’m already proficient in tools like React.js and Tailwind CSS, I want to go deeper into frameworks like Next.js and explore interactive UI/UX elements that elevate user experiences.Storytelling for Podcasts:
My podcasting journey with Enna Da Podcast and Geopolitics has taught me a lot about engaging with an audience. This year, I want to hone my narrative and editing skills to make every episode more impactful and memorable.
4. Personal Development: Embracing New Horizons
While technical growth is crucial, personal development is just as important to me.
Public Speaking Excellence:
Having hosted six shows across colleges and corporate events, I’ve seen firsthand how effective communication can inspire and connect people. This year, I aim to polish my speaking skills further and explore more opportunities in anchoring and hosting.Community Awareness:
Educating others about cybersecurity and online threats is something I’m passionate about. In 2025, I’m planning more awareness classes, targeting students and professionals, with the goal of reaching over 500 participants.
5. Giving Back: Sharing Knowledge
No journey is complete without giving back to the community that supports you.
Workshops and Bootcamps:
I’ve enjoyed hosting web development bootcamps in the past, and I plan to continue this by mentoring students in coding and UI/UX design. It’s always fulfilling to see others grow because of your guidance.Open Source Contributions:
As someone who has built and published NPM libraries like cluster-flow and podkast-audio-player, I understand the value of collaboration in the tech community. In 2025, I want to contribute to more open-source projects and encourage others to join me.
2025 is my canvas, and I’m ready to paint it with bold strokes of ambition, creativity, and impact. From career milestones to side projects, personal development to community contributions, every aspect of this roadmap reflects my commitment to growth.
Here’s to a year of turning ideas into action, dreams into reality, and challenges into triumphs.
Let’s make this year unforgettable—one step, one project, and one moment at a time.
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