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Women_Thriving_in_The_Tech_Space.pdf

 Women_Thriving_in_The_Tech_Space.pdf

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Efereyan Karen Simisola

December 05, 2020
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  1. A little about me • Full stack developer with an

    emphasis on building for humans • I love to share my unique perspective on software development as a beginner via technical articles, podcasts . • I’m enthused by open source and the magic that happens when passionate people come together to solve problems • I’m actively looking for my first technical role. You know of any opportunities to work in a fun team and on challenging projects? Send them my way • My little space on the internet : https://karenefe.netlify.app
  2. Misogynist Discrimination Misogyny is the hatred of, contempt for, or

    prejudice against women or girls. It punishes those who reject an inferior status for women and rewarding those who accept it. By wikipedia
  3. IT’S BECOMING OUR REALITY Sadly, this deplorable condition that is

    ever so prevalent in the tech industry is slowly becoming a narrative.
  4. What can we do to change the narrative? 1. Believe

    in yourself 2. Identify your strengths 3. Encourage and lift up other women doing amazing 4. Speak up for your sisters 5. Celebrate your small wins 6. Your time will come 7. Be inspired! Not intimidated!
  5. ABIGAIL MAKOLO • Digital Products Designer • Open source design

    advocate • Google Code-In 2019 mentor for Anita B.Org • Computer Science Graduate (Scholar with (5.0) GPA) • Nature photography enthusiast • Technical speaker • Her corner of the internet (https://abigailmakolo.com/)
  6. RUTH IKEGAH • Backend developer • Github star (The first

    female in Nigeria. What an achievement) • Open source warrior advocating for beginners to get into open source • Public speaker • Awesome technical writer • All round people person
  7. BAMI OGUNFEMI • Frontend engineer • Technical writer • Advocate

    for building developer communities • Public speaker extraordinaire • Approachable and really nice person
  8. Misogynist discrimination doesn’t have to continue We need your unique

    strengths in tech. Don’t be intimidated! Be inspired!