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| 1 | +# Dean A.H. Walston README |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +## 🧭 Introduction |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +I'm a proud graduate of **Fisk University** (Nashville, TN), born and raised in **Atlanta, GA**. Passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems, I’ve worked at: |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +- 🏢 Rocket Mortgage / Quicken Loans |
| 8 | +- 🤝 The 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. |
| 9 | +- ♻️ The Recycling Partnership |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +Currently, I’m a full-time learner at **Code Differently**, developing both **technical skills** and **professional soft skills** to make a lasting impact in my community. |
| 12 | + |
| 13 | +--- |
| 14 | + |
| 15 | +## ⚙️ My Development Preferences |
| 16 | +Essential thing and values I need to be productive and impactful. |
| 17 | + |
| 18 | +### 🧠 Learning Style |
| 19 | +- 🛠️ Hands-On Learning (prototyping, building, workshops) |
| 20 | +- 🤝 Social Learning (peer collaboration, mentorship, group projects) |
| 21 | + |
| 22 | +### 🧩 Skills in Progress |
| 23 | + |
| 24 | +#### Hard Skills |
| 25 | +- 💻 Coding |
| 26 | +- 📊 Data Analysis |
| 27 | +- 🌍 Foreign Language Proficiency (in progress) |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | +#### Soft Skills |
| 30 | +- 🧭 Time Management |
| 31 | +- 📣 Help-Seeking & Communication |
| 32 | +- 💰 Budgeting |
| 33 | +- 📈 Career Growth (Certifications, Sustainability Practices) |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +### 🎯 What Keeps Me Focused |
| 36 | +- Clear learning goals & measurable milestones |
| 37 | +- Real-time feedback & regular check-ins |
| 38 | +- Purpose-driven learning with community impact |
| 39 | + |
| 40 | +--- |
| 41 | + |
| 42 | +## 🌿 Recovery-State Strategy |
| 43 | + |
| 44 | +**A healthy mind drives a healthy workflow. Here’s how I recharge:** |
| 45 | + |
| 46 | +### 🔋 High-Energy / Social Recharge |
| 47 | +- 👨👩👧👦 Spending time with friends and family |
| 48 | +- ✈️ Weekend travel |
| 49 | +- 🤸♂️ Community events (festivals, pop-ups, group fitness) |
| 50 | +- 💪 Volunteering and service work |
| 51 | + |
| 52 | +### 🔧 Moderate-Energy Recharge |
| 53 | +- 🔥 Grilling (specializing in beef, chicken, salmon, etc.) |
| 54 | +- 🧑🏾🤝🧑🏾 Local community engagement |
| 55 | + |
| 56 | +### 🧘♂️ Low-Energy Recharge |
| 57 | +- 🎧 Music: |
| 58 | + - Genres: Hip-Hop, R&B, and genre exploration |
| 59 | + - Current Playlist: Starts old school, ends with new age |
| 60 | + - Artists on repeat recently: **Boston Richey, Loe Shimmy, Don Toliver, PARTYNEXTDOOR** |
| 61 | +- 📺 TV & Movies (Action-focused binge marathons) |
| 62 | +- 📚 Reading, meditation, and praying |
| 63 | +- 🏈 Watching sports |
| 64 | +--- |
| 65 | +## 📫 Connect With Me |
| 66 | +### What’s the Best Way to Communicate With Me? |
| 67 | + |
| 68 | +- 💬 **Quick Chat / Day-to-Day:** |
| 69 | + Google Chat, Text Message, Zoom/Google Meet (preferred for internal communication) |
| 70 | + |
| 71 | +- 📧 **Detailed or Non-Urgent Matters:** |
| 72 | +Email — I typically respond within 24 hours |
| 73 | + |
| 74 | +- 💼 [LinkedIn](www.linkedin.com/in/dean-walston-663b1b14a) |
| 75 | +--- |
| 76 | + |
| 77 | +> “Change doesn’t happen overnight — but with the right tools, the right mindset, and the right community, it’s always possible.” |
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| 79 | + |
| 80 | +## Photo Gallery |
| 81 | + |
| 82 | +### 👨👩👧👦 Family & Life |
| 83 | +<img src="images/family.jpeg" height=250 /> |
| 84 | +<img src="images/mydog.jpeg" height=250 /> |
| 85 | +<img src="images/atlfriends.jpeg" height=250 /> |
| 86 | + |
| 87 | +### Favorite Sports Teams ⚾🏈 |
| 88 | +<img src="images/atlanta-braves-olson-celebrates-riley-acunajr.jpg" height=200 /> |
| 89 | +<img src="images/broncosdbs.webp" height=200 /> |
| 90 | + |
| 91 | +### 🍖 On the Grill, Tailgate Vibes |
| 92 | +<img src="images/tailgate.jpeg" height=300 /> |
| 93 | +<img src="images/steak.jpeg" height=300 /> |
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