Over the course of nearly 15 years, my journey through a PhD in physics, postdoctoral fellowship and industrial experiences has been dedicated to specializing in the research, development and prototyping of both soft- and hard-glass fiber lasers and amplifiers, operating from near to mid-infrared spectral region. In late 2023, I joined Miller group as a postdoctoral fellow and my research in the group focuses on development of novel fiber laser systems used in both scientific and medical applications.