Twenty years ago, at fourteen, I discovered programming with a singular vision: to create a computer I could talk to naturally, one that would understand me and handle everyday tasks. I wanted the science fiction future I saw in movies - intelligent systems that truly understood human intent.

Reality had other plans. The technology simply wasn't there yet. Voice interfaces were primitive, natural language understanding was rudimentary, and true AI assistance remained firmly in the realm of fiction. So I did what any determined teenager would do: I waited, studied, and built.

I earned my BSc and MSc in Computer Science, specializing in machine learning. I built companies, led engineering teams, and created real products that solved real problems. From founding 2markdown to serving as CTO at Digital Office 24, from working with startups to coaching tech leaders - I stayed close to the intersection of people, technology, and possibility.

Today, that childhood dream is reality. The technology I imagined two decades ago - AI that understands natural language, learns from context, and genuinely assists with complex tasks - finally exists. And it fills me with the same childlike wonder I felt at fourteen. Watching these systems work, seeing the magic happen in real-time, is everything I hoped it would be.