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 * Learning: deeper backend patterns + automation
 * Building: small projects to sharpen my skills
 * Collaboration: open to feedback and pairing
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-## Penguin Path 🐧
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-<p align="center">
-  <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Waddle%20Mode-ON-0ea5e9?style=for-the-badge&logo=gnu" alt="Waddle mode badge" />
-  <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Iceberg%20Energy-High-38bdf8?style=for-the-badge&logo=snowflake" alt="Iceberg energy badge" />
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   (o o)  Waddle. Learn. Share.