From 13cf45fb3099fbd2e32d0e7310cf6956962a3e32 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: SowinskiBraeden <braeden@sowinski.dev>
Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:30:08 -0700
Subject: [PATCH] update about me + awards

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 about.html | 43 +++++++++++++++++++++++--------------------
 1 file changed, 23 insertions(+), 20 deletions(-)

diff --git a/about.html b/about.html
index 6d23162..56b73d8 100755
--- a/about.html
+++ b/about.html
@@ -111,16 +111,17 @@
     <section class="about" id="about">
       <h3 class="title">About me</h3>
       <p class="text">
-        Hello there,
-        I am Braeden, I am an avid software engineer, actively
-        pursuing a Diploma in Computer System Technologies at <abbr title="British Columbia Institute of Technology">BCIT</abbr>. I am adaptable and driven with a strong work ethic; 
-        possessing the ability to thrive in both a team-based or individualy motivated setting.
+        As a software engineer, I am passionate about developing back-end systems and data-driven applications. 
+        Currently pursuing a Diploma in Computer Systems Technology at 
+        <abbr title="British Columbia Institute of Technology">BCIT</abbr>, I continuously expand my skills 
+        through hands-on projects and real-world applications, driven by curiosity and a love for problem-solving.        
       </p>
       <p class="text">
-        I am eager to expand my knowledge in Software Engineering, IT, System Administration and related fields.
-        Approaching more than 5 years of continuous learning and programming, I have learned many valuable languages and 
-        frameworks such as C, Go, Node.js, and Python 3+. However, there is always more to learn and experience that I 
-        will accomplish by quickly adapting to a new setting.
+        Experience building back-end systems, APIs, and full-stack applications has strengthened my foundation 
+        in languages such as C, Go, Java, JavaScript, and Python, as well as technologies like Docker, MongoDB, 
+        and SQL. Working on collaborative BCIT projects and open-source contributions has further developed my 
+        skills in agile workflows, oral and written communication, and delivering solutions that solve real-world p
+        roblems, all while exploring new frameworks and methodologies
       </p>
     </section>
 
@@ -128,19 +129,21 @@
       <h3 class="title">Honors & Awards</h3>
 
       <dl>
-      <dt class="text"><b>Capstone Project Recognition</b></dt>
-      <dd class="text">
-        Issued by
-        <abbr title="Sullivan Heights Secondary School">SHSS</abbr>
-        — Recognition award
-          for capstone project.
-      </dd>
+        <dt class="text"><b>Capstone Project Recognition</b></dt>
+        <dd class="text">
+          Issued by
+          <abbr title="Sullivan Heights Secondary School">SHSS</abbr>
+          — Award recognizing the hard work on my schedule-generating software, generating student schedules 
+            and master timetables for a high school environment
+        </dd>
 
-      <dt class="text"><b>Master Digital Crafter</b></dt>
-      <dd class="text">
-        Issued by
-        <abbr title="Sullivan Heights Secondary School">SHSS</abbr>
-        — Exceeding expectationg in Software Engineering 11/12</dd>
+        <dt class="text"><b>Master Digital Crafter</b></dt>
+        <dd class="text">
+          Issued by
+          <abbr title="Sullivan Heights Secondary School">SHSS</abbr>
+          — Award issued by the former Head IT Admin/Teacher at Sullivan Heights Secondary for excelling in 
+            Web Development 10, and Software Engineering 11/12
+        </dd>
       </dl>
     </section>