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 .bundle/
 vendor/
 .idea/
+
+# macOS
+.DS_Store
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 **I'm Brendan, a fourth-year Software Engineering student at 
 [Chapman University](https://chapman.edu/).** I was previously a digital technology intern
 at [Cargill](https://cargill.com), working within the Branded Feed business to create
-new digital experiences. I'm also working on [Interchange](https://interchange.bchen.dev), an app to
-streamline the college transit experience.
+new digital experiences. I also recently launched [Interchange](https://interchange.bchen.dev),
+a free app to streamline the college transit experience.
 
 I'm simply interested in creating with software, experimenting with ideas,
-and learning from others. I view programming and engineering as creative
-outlets where I can put people, both customers and teammates, at the center
-of everything I do.
+and learning from others. I view programming and engineering as creative outlets
+where I can apply my technical expertise to solve traditionally hard problems.
 
 My preferred contact method is [via email](mailto:me@bchen.dev). You may
 also find me on [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/brendan-ch) and