If I could just point out another attribute that illustrates how sharp you are and how much capability you have for hard work? Your command of English is extraordinary for a non-native speaker. I would never guess from your writing that you were not raised speaking English from the cradle.

Learning other languages is damned hard. I know from personal experience. Very few people ever get to the degree of expertise that you have reached in a language that is not their first language.

I have mad respect for that, but even more, I think I think it says important things about your drive and talent.