RISE was one of my strongest competition results so far. After the online qualifier stage, the final round brought together some of the best competitors in a much more intense format, with harder tasks and a lot more pressure.
The final was hosted on Nitro-AI Judge, where I competed using the username vladandrei. The contest followed an AI olympiad-style format, focused on practical problem solving, machine learning intuition, and the ability to build reliable solutions under strict time constraints.
I managed to finish in 2nd place, which made this result especially meaningful for me. It was not just about getting a high score, but about proving that I could stay focused in a final round and compete against strong participants.
This competition helped me become more confident in my AI problem-solving skills. It also motivated me to continue preparing for harder AI competitions, especially ones with tasks inspired by international olympiad formats.
