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@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ When I'm not wrangling data or responding to emergencies, I enjoy exploring my h
 
 Here are some of the technologies I work with:
 
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 I'm particularly proficient in R's `tidyverse` ecosystem for data manipulation and visualization, and I have extensive experience in mentoring and training others in these skills.
 
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 I prefer to be contacted by email. You can reach me at the email address associated with my GitHub account.
 
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