From Pills to Programming: My Journey from Pharmacy to Software Development

My journey began in the structured halls of pharmacy school, where science met service, and every formula represented a step toward saving lives. As a young student, I was driven by a passion for health care and a desire to make meaningful contributions to society. I poured my energy into learning and service, graduating as the second-best student in my class with honors, a recognition that did not just reward academic excellence, but also my discipline, resilience, and vision for the future.
After pharmacy school, I channeled my passion into entrepreneurship, founding Mexicare Pharmacy and Co. Ltd. As CEO, I was not just responsible for medicines and prescriptions, but for building a brand rooted in trust, innovation, and excellence. Managing a business required me to go beyond clinical knowledge. I had to understand people, logistics, technology, and leadership. That experience taught me how to balance precision with empathy and structure with adaptability.
Yet, my thirst for knowledge did not stop at the pharmacy counter. I pursued a Master’s degree in Clinical Pharmacy, deepening my expertise in pharmacotherapy and patient-centered care. To complement this, I ventured into the field of health informatics, an intersection of health and computer science. This was my first formal step into the world of data and algorithms, and it opened my eyes to the power of computation in solving real-world health problems.
It was during my graduate studies that I developed a keen interest in data analysis. I trained in tools like Excel, SPSS, and GraphPad, learning to translate complex datasets into meaningful insights. I discovered how numbers can tell stories, predict outcomes, and shape decisions. This phase sharpened my analytical thinking and laid a strong foundation for the next chapter of my journey.
Now, I am stepping boldly into the world of software development, equipped with foundational and intermediate skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React.js. What began as curiosity has evolved into a new passion, a desire to build, create, and innovate in the digital space. Software development excites me because it offers limitless possibilities. Just as I once compounded formulas for healing, I now write code that solves problems, connects people, and enhances lives.
As part of my transition into tech, I have built several projects that demonstrate my growing expertise and creativity. These include a personal portfolio website that showcases my work and skills; a weather app that provides real-time weather conditions for any city; a digital stopwatch; an interactive rock-paper-scissors game; a digital clock; and an Amazon clone website built with React and modern web development principles. Each of these projects taught me how to think like a software developer, focusing on functionality, user experience, and scalability.
Alongside coding, I have developed a strong interest in technical writing, which is the art of explaining complex technical concepts with clarity and precision. Through my articles and documentation, I aim to make technology more accessible to beginners while maintaining the accuracy professionals expect. I’ve written step-by-step guides on building JavaScript projects and creating responsive interfaces, honing my ability to communicate effectively across both technical and non-technical audiences. Example of such an article published in dev. to is How to build a digital clock using JavaScript.
My path may seem unconventional, from clinical pharmacy to entrepreneurship, from health informatics to programming, but at the heart of it all is a commitment to growth and impact. Each stage has equipped me with unique tools: precision from pharmacy, leadership from business, analysis from research, and creativity from coding.
I do not see this as a career change, but rather a career evolution. Today, as I continue learning and building in tech, I carry with me the discipline of a pharmacist, the vision of a CEO, the curiosity of a researcher, the clarity of a technical writer, and the innovation of a software engineer.
This is my story, and it is only just beginning.