This e-Portfolio is the culmination of my Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) studies at San José State University’s (SJSU) School of Information (iSchool).

I entered the degree programme with almost a decade of experience in cybersecurity and a clear aim to bridge librarianship with technology. SJSU was the right fit, because they actively support the integration of technical and library science subjects in its curriculum. 

This project brings together analytical overviews of each competency, selected evidence, and reflections that demonstrate mastery of the programme’s fourteen competencies and readiness to contribute as an information professional. Beyond fulfilling requirements, it documents how my understanding of libraries, technology, and governance developed over three years and how those strands now form a coherent professional stance. 

My path through the programme was shaped by a very international life and professional background. Between 2023 and 2025, I lived in Slovenia, Japan, and the United States, balancing a full-time job and an international long-distance relationship while completing this programme. At least two assignments were written mid-flight, and much of my school work became a practical lesson in planning, time zone awareness, and resilient research habits. That context influenced both the evidence I chose and the values I emphasise: service that travels well across borders, formats, and systems. 

Each competency essay outlines my interpretation, presents evidence from coursework, and reflects on how that evidence aligns with the competency statement and [often] my professional experience. This e-Portfolio shows how I learned to design for inclusion, to reason from evidence, and to translate technical choices into outcomes for people. It also records a simple truth of graduate study: repetition, persistence, and a willingness to keep learning in motion (sometimes even at 12,000 metres).