Welcome to my GitHub profile! I'm passionate about coding, learning, and building things that make other people's lives (and work!) easier. Here you'll find a collection of projects and repositories that reflect my journey and exploration in the exciting world of programming.

• 👩🏻‍🔬 former doctor & researcher
• 🐍 started with Python, currently working with Go and JavaScript
• 📚 Full-stack development student at kood/Sisu
• 🎯 Focused on building user-centered applications with strong UI/UX principles
• 🧩 Interested in creating intuitive, accessible, and scalable digital solutions
• 📈 Continuously developing technical skills and product-oriented thinking

💫 I am currently refining my GitHub portfolio and will be adding more selected projects soon.

🔒 Most of my Go repositories are private due to school policy, but relevant work samples can be shared upon request.

🎮 JoinGame.dev - a game development career platform designed to support aspiring and experienced professionals through curated job opportunities, industry courses, studio discovery, and career coaching.

🌐 SEEOOW - a portfolio website developed for a game and level designer, created to present professional experience, showcase portfolio work, and strengthen their online presence.

• Languages: Go, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C, Kotlin
• Full-Stack Web: Node.js, React.js, Django, FastAPI, HTML5/CSS3
• Data & Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, SQL, Pandas, NumPy
• Infrastructure & DevOps: Docker, Nginx, Gunicorn, Bash Scripting, Unix
• Game Engine Foundations: Unreal Engine (Blueprints & C++)
• Development Ecosystem: VS Code, PyCharm, IntelliJ IDEA, Jupyter

• 🚀 Fast learner with a strong curiosity for new technologies, tools, and concepts
• 🤝 Collaborative team player with experience supporting peers and contributing to shared goals
• 🗣️ Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 🧩 Comfortable working in agile, remote, and cross-functional environments
• 🧼 Committed to clean code, reproducibility, and a strong developer experience
• 🧠 Systems-oriented mindset with a focus on usability, feedback, and continuous improvement
• 🌍 Languages: 🇬🇧 English (fluent), 🇫🇮 Finnish (basic, currently improving)
• 🐸 Positive team presence with a good sense of humor

Feel free to explore my repositories, contribute, or reach out for collaboration! I'm always eager to learn, share ideas, and connect with fellow coding enthusiasts.

LinkedIn | e-mail me: msazhina23@gmail.com

Looking forward to the journey ahead! 🚀