Can you tell us a bit about your journey into the tech industry?
I’ve been around tech for as long as I can remember. My dad works in AI, so I was exposed to coding early on and experimented with small (and mostly unfinished) projects as a kid. But that curiosity stayed with me, and I eventually chose to study computer science at university.
What really hooked me was the mix of creativity and logic. You get to build things, but also spend hours trying to figure out why something doesn’t work… and then feel like a genius when it finally does. I joined Sigma Technology Digital Solutions in September 2024, and that’s where my professional journey in tech started.
How can you describe your current role? What’s your responsibility area?
I work as a backend developer consultant on in-house projects for a client. My focus is on building and maintaining backend systems, so I spend a lot of time building APIs, working with data, and making sure everything behind the scenes actually works the way it’s supposed to.
I work in a small, cross-functional team, which I really enjoy since you get to be involved in a bit of everything and collaborate closely with both backend and frontend developers.
I started working here straight out of university, so there’s been a lot of learning from more experienced teammates… and a lot of Googling. And now two and a half years later I’m responsible for maintaining several of our projects, both fixing bugs and building new features. Time really does fly.
What are you most proud of in your career so far?
Honestly, that I didn’t let being the “least experienced in the room” stop me.
It’s easy to feel a bit out of your depth in the beginning, but I’ve learned to just lean into it. Ask questions, try things, get stuck, and eventually figure it out.
Being able to take ownership of tasks, work through difficult problems, and see features I’ve built become part of real systems is something I’m really proud of.
What advice would you give to young women who want to enter the tech industry?
Being stuck and confused is a very normal part of the job. But if you have the curiosity to keep learning, and just enough stubbornness to keep going, then you will find yourself solving problems that at first seemed to be impossible. So don’t get intimidated by not knowing everything, no one does. What matters most is curiosity and persistence.
Finally, don’t underestimate the value of your perspective. The industry benefits from diverse ways of thinking, and your approach is needed. You don’t have to fit a certain mold to belong in tech. Ask questions, take up space, you belong here just as much as anyone else.
This or that:
Breaking barriers or Building new paths?
Building new paths. I like the idea of creating something new and shaping how things are done.
Mentorship or Self-learning?
Both, but if I had to choose: Mentorship. Having experienced people to learn from has been incredibly valuable, especially early in my career.
AI or Human creativity?
Human creativity. AI is a powerful tool, but it’s human creativity that drives innovation and gives technology meaning.
Remote work or Office life?
A mix of both, but I’d say Remote work. It gives me flexibility and focus, but I still want office time for the in-person collaborations.