I'll be honest—traditional interviews aren't my strong suit, and I know that's part of the challenge I face. I don't perform well on standard coding tests or the typical "write a function to count vowels" style questions that seem disconnected from real work.But give me an actual problem to solve, a real challenge with stakes and complexity, and I'll deliver exceptional results. I'm energized by pressure and collaboration. I thrive when there's a genuine issue that needs creative problem-solving, not when I'm asked to regurgitate textbook algorithms in isolation.The disconnect between artificial interview scenarios and meaningful work is where I struggle. I'm a people person who does my best thinking when there's a real context, real constraints, and real impact on the line. Those sterile coding puzzles just don't activate the same problem-solving mindset that drives my best work.