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+# Karthik Mekala
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+## 👤 About Me
+I'm a student passionate about software development, AI tools, and open source collaboration. Currently learning Python, ML, and DevOps.
+
+## 🌟 Open Source Project I Admire
+I admire [TensorFlow](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow) for democratizing machine learning and supporting a large contributor base.
+
+## 🎯 What I Hope to Learn
+I hope to understand the workflow of real open-source projects, enhance my Git/GitHub skills, and work with global contributors.