+++ title = "About Me" path = "about" +++ I'm Sammy. A queer catgirl who loves working with computers. My pronouns are It/Its. **Only** It/Its. I love learning new things, trying out new technologies and exploring the unknown. My first little steps into the world of IT already started as a little kitten. At age 12, I started learning LUA and the basics of server infrastructure to host Gameservers with custom code for a video game I had been playing. Since then, I have been continuously expanding my knowledge in both programming and administration. The linux command line is my cozy place. I selfhost almost everything. From cloud storage and media streaming to password management and social media. I know some JavaScript and some Python, and am currently learning Rust. Besides all that computer stuff, I love sewing, especially making cute plushies. I also try to spend at least as much time outside in nature as I do inside in front of a computer screen. I love being around water and wild animals, I love walking through forests and listening to all the beautiful birdsongs. ### Certifications I have earned the following certifications: #### FreeCodeCamp - Data Analysis with Python - Scientific Computing with Python - Quality Assurance - Data Visualization - Back End Development and APIs - Front End Development Libraries - JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures - Responsive Web Design You can find these certifications on my [FreeCodeCamp Profile](https://www.freecodecamp.org/CherryKitten) and the code for all the relevant projects in my [git repo](https://codeberg.org/CherryKitten/freecodecamp-projects).