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Sarah Jie Guo
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My Personal Roadmap for 2025: Growth, Goals, and Aspirations

This is a submission for the 2025 New Year Writing challenge: Compiling 2025.
**Introduction
**2025 is a year I plan to focus on leveling up both professionally and personally. After reflecting on my achievements and lessons from 2024, I’ve created a roadmap that revolves around expanding my technical skills, embracing creativity, and pursuing new opportunities. Here’s how I’m setting myself up for success in the year ahead.

**Goals for 2025
**Deepen Expertise in Cloud and AI

Certifications: Achieve the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional and Azure AI Engineer Associate certifications.
Hands-On Projects: Build and deploy at least three end-to-end machine learning solutions using AWS tools like SageMaker and Rekognition.
Explore Data-Centric AI

Dive deeper into the world of data governance and data-centric AI to optimize machine learning models through better data quality and pipeline design.
Host or contribute to open-source projects that enhance data preprocessing techniques.
Develop Creative Side Projects

Launch a new product line inspired by AI-driven design trends for my creative market ventures, combining art and technology.
Experiment with AI tools like DALL·E or MidJourney to prototype unique designs for physical merchandise.
Professional Growth

Participate in hackathons or innovation challenges to apply advanced AI concepts in collaborative settings.
Network and share knowledge through tech talks or online workshops, focusing on how AI intersects with creativity.
Aspirations for the New Year
Balance and Sustainability
Strive for a healthier balance between work, creative projects, and personal downtime.
Incorporate sustainable practices into both my lifestyle and product development process.

**Give Back to the Community
**Mentor aspiring professionals in AI and data science, sharing lessons learned from my own journey.
Use my technical skills to contribute to projects addressing societal challenges, such as accessibility or environmental sustainability.

**Plans to Execute
**Skill Development: Dedicate at least 10 hours weekly to learning new tools, experimenting with AWS services, and staying updated on AI advancements.
Creative Time Blocks: Allocate specific time each week to focus on designing and refining creative products.
Track and Reflect: Use tools like Notion to document progress, roadblocks, and insights, ensuring I stay aligned with my goals.

Conclusion
2025 is all about embracing growth opportunities while staying true to my passions for technology and creativity. I’m excited to see how this year’s roadmap unfolds, and I’m eager to connect with others who are also on their journey to success. Let’s make this year transformative!

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