I'm an Engineer and an Explorer, originally from New Delhi. My general inclination towards self discovery is what lead me to join this community. As we all know, internet is filled with bad life advice/half truths from misdirected individuals or pure malice. I believe it's easier to debug yourself with like minded individuals in an honest setting, think of it like a fiduciary duty which is easier to maintain due to no conflict of interests over joining some Sigma grindset 😅 In my life, I've accomplished a fair bit of travels, intentful relocations for my career and personal growth. Mainly: - January 2017: Moved to Bangalore to be in the Indian Tech scene. - November 2018: Moved to Galway, Ireland to work for a tech Startup I believed would hit Unicorn status in next 5 years. There was also Bensheim, Germany with my current employer but that was more of a corporate role and not aligned with my growth mindset. - August 2021-2023: Travelled all across the Republic of Ireland on my motorbike. - September 2022: Did a solo EuroTrip on my motorbike across 6 countries, spanning 5000+ KMs roundtrip. - November 2025: Moved to Dublin to be in the middle of the Irish Tech scene. As for my career: My path in technology has always been guided by a simple principle: when I see something interesting, I dive in to understand how it works. This curiosity took me from teaching myself PHP in high school (2008), building my first software products (solo startup) to pursuing advanced online coursework from MITx and Stanford during my university years which really shaped me as an engineer. My "professional" career began in 2017 at FICO, where I proactively transitioned from an intern to the team's first full-stack developer and delivered their next generation AML, KYC and Embargo solution; receiving a spot award for the same. My research into complex data visualization challenges later led me to my next role at Siren, where I contributed to their platform and built lasting professional relationships across Europe.

My name is Elena Thompson. I’ve been dealing with long-term tinnitus for quite a while, and through that journey I’ve become really interested in how our brains and nervous systems work especially things like focus, stress, and sensory sensitivity. I joined this community because I’m curious to learn more about ADHD experiences and how people manage things like attention, overwhelm, and daily routines. In my free time I enjoy learning about health, nervous system regulation, and simple habits that improve quality of life. I’m also someone who appreciates meaningful conversations and shared experiences. Looking forward to learning from everyone here and connecting along the way. 😊