🎉 Apprenticeship Milestone Unlocked!

This took a bit of time to get the certificate, but circling back to follow up on a previous accomplishment — I officially completed an AI/ML Apprenticeship! [U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship completion certificate for the AI/ML Fundamentals Program, that’s a mouthful]

As part of this journey, I built a machine learning model using XGBoost to forecast production spans. It was a hands-on project that pushed me to think critically about real-world data, apply machine learning techniques, and deliver something that could actually improve planning and operations on the shop floor.

What made this experience especially rewarding was seeing how AI isn’t just about theory — it’s a tool that, when applied thoughtfully, can make complex systems more predictable and efficient.

I’m grateful for the chance to learn, experiment, and grow through this program. Onward to the next challenge!