I still remember my very first class, which took place at SDU, the Faculty of Medicine in 2009, where I taught Basic Information Technologies. I walked into the classroom, nervous and excited, as 100 students stared back at me. Would even one of them miss this class? No, they wouldn't. Could 100 students fit into a computer lab? Yes, they could. I took a deep breath and told myself, "Nothing in my career will be more challenging than this. If I can teach this class today, I can teach any class." Of course, more difficult challenges did arise.

Over my ten-plus years in academia, I've encountered various challenges and experiences. However, every obstacle I faced prepared and strengthened me for this very day. With the contributions and support from my family, friends, and mentors, I am proud to announce that I have begun my role as an Assistant Professor, Ph.D. in the Computer Engineering Department at Mehmet Akif Ersoy University's Faculty of Engineering and Architecture.

I would like to extend my gratitude to my esteemed advisors and colleagues who have come to share this joy with me. I hope that we, too, can visit and congratulate our future students in their endeavors and offer them beautiful gifts as a symbol of our support.

This journey has shown me that embracing challenges can lead to personal growth, and I look forward to the many opportunities and experiences that lie ahead in my academic career.