I graduated as a Chemical Engineer and spent five years in the pharmaceutical industry as Quality Assurance. My primary responsibility was to perform validations to ensure that products met required quality standards. Based on production reports, I analyzed data to determine whether products could proceed to commercial manufacturing or if adjustments were needed to achieve the desired quality. While preparing reports, I recognized the value of uncovering patterns within data, identifying trends, and understanding how to leverage these insights effectively to support decision-making, improve processes, and solve complex problems.