Baines is on a path of continuous personal development, his next target is the programming language C++ 💪💪💪
I’ve always believed that growth happens when you deliberately step outside your comfort zone. That’s exactly why I’ve started learning C++. I’m constantly looking for ways to raise my programming game to the next level, and C++ feels like a natural progression—especially as I continue aiming for a future in embedded systems. Even though I haven’t yet had my big break into the professional embedded world, I want to be ready when the right opportunity appears. Preparation meets opportunity-that’s the goal.
C++ is powerful, fast, and close to the hardware, which makes it ideal for embedded development. It forces you to think more carefully about memory, performance, and system design. That challenge is exactly what attracts me. I don’t just want to write code that works-I want to understand what’s happening under the hood. By building a strong foundation in C++, I’m investing in long-term capability rather than short-term convenience.
Alongside learning C++, I’m also working on several personal IT projects. These projects allow me to experiment, prototype ideas, and refine my skills in system design and integration. I’m particularly drawn to IoT-based systemsdesigning architectures where devices communicate intelligently and reliably. There’s something incredibly satisfying about bringing hardware and software together into a cohesive, working ecosystem.
On top of that, I’ve started collaborating with someone who works for a large organisation and has an idea that could significantly improve its efficiency. He understands funding streams, management structures, and all the administrative and bureaucratic processes that make big organisations function. I bring something different to the table: the ability to design an IoT-based system from the ground up and program the devices so they communicate and operate seamlessly together. It’s a partnership built on complementary strengths.
What excites me most about this collaboration is the opportunity for mutual growth. I’ll learn from his experience navigating large organisational systems, and he’ll gain insight into technical design and implementation. It’s the kind of synergy where both people level up. These are the kinds of environments where real innovation happens-when strategic thinking meets technical execution.
At this stage of my journey, I see learning C++ not as a requirement, but as a strategic move. I don’t want to wait until I land a professional embedded systems role to start thinking like an embedded engineer. I want to think like one now. When that opportunity arrives-and it will-I intend to be skilled, confident, and ready to contribute from day one.
For me, this is about momentum. Continuous learning. Raising the bar. Whether it’s mastering C++, building IoT systems, or collaborating on efficiency-driven solutions, I’m committed to growing into the kind of developer who doesn’t just adapt to opportunity-but is fully prepared for it.
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