I've spent the last 7+ years building GenAI, NLP, and computer vision systems in big tech, figuring out a lot on my own along the way: growing from entry level IC to tech lead, finding my footing as a woman in AI, and navigating the U.S. immigration system (EB1 and I-485). I'm here to share what I wish I knew earlier. I can help with: - AI/ML career guidance: breaking in, transitioning into GenAI, leveling up - EB1 & I-485: insights from my own experience (not legal advice) - The PhD question: to do, or not to do - got into UT Austin & NYU, chose not to go. If any of this resonates, happy to chat. Note: All views expressed are my own, and not of my employer. Immigration guidance is based on personal experience. I am not an immigration attorney and this is not legal advice.