The Good, the Bad and the Underrepresented: My experience in interviewing for technical leadership roles I am a woman in technology. And I believe that the more we recognise inequality in the workforce, the more we raise awareness against unconscious bias and the more we take action for equality, the better the technology industry (and…
Category: Women in Tech
In this section, you will find resources and insights on the topic of Women in Tech as I share my experiences and techniques to staying true to yourself but still being successful as a minority (Asian, Female, non-native English speaker) in this male-dominated tech industry for almost 20 years.
In my book, README.md for Software Developers, there is a bonus chapter for women in technology because I am a huge advocate for women in technology. If you’re a woman in technology, you will probably find yourself nodding along as you read the chapters in this section. If you’re not a woman, I’d still encourage you to read it as this section will increase your awareness on the important issue of gender inequality in technology and help shed some light on women’s perspectives of things.
4Ls Retrospective Of Working From Home and Homeschooling as an Engineering Manager and a Mom
There are so many resources out there on remote working and working from home (WFH). Likewise, there are so many tips and so much advice on homeschooling children. I’m no expert in either of those topics, but I decided to write this article to share my experience after a week of working from home and…
My Observations of San Francisco as a Tech Worker Pre-Covid
I went to San Francisco for a week for work and this was my observation We’ve all heard of the delicious clam chowder, the iconic Fisherman’s Wharf and Golden Gate Bridge, the famous cable cars in San Francisco. The city that’s also known as the city of Bay or Bay Area. I went there late…
How I Got Into The Tech Industry And Thrive As A Woman In Tech
Last year, I was invited to be on the panel for g:URL Code, which is an event to encourage and inspire women and girls to take a step into the digital world. I thought I’d share the questions and answers because they were great questions and you can also get a glimpse of how I…
How To Retain Female Talent In Technology
What she really wants – according to gender-based researches and my perspective as a woman in technology As an advocate for women in technology and being a woman in technology myself, I have been approached a few times by companies and leaders on ideas and best practices for retaining and promoting female talent in the…
A Modern Working Mother’s Guide To Balancing Work & Life
If I get a penny every time I was asked about how I balance work and life, I could probably retire and live off all that money already. It’s true. Balancing work and life is something that many people like to know how to do well and many people try to do well. When I…
Ten Things I’d Like My Daughter to Know As She Gets Older
In a few days, my daughter is turning four! She is definitely not old, but she will be older than she was a year ago. More than anything, I’d like my daughter to be happy and healthy as she grows up. Sure, I’d like her to be academically smart and financially successful, because let’s face…
Size Doesn’t Matter. For Women in Tech.
As a petite female in a male dominated industry, I’m no stranger to comments regarding the way I look, by male colleagues. It’s usually about how small I am, how skinny I am or how young I look. Or how much I can eat. Go figure! I usually take those comments as compliments but if…
Dos And Don’ts For Managers On Treating Female Employees
Throughout my career in a male dominant industry, I have learnt a thing or two about what we, as female employees, like and dislike and how we like to be treated. To be honest, I have been quite fortunate in my career and have met some great managers who have treated me with respect, but…
The Perks of Being A Female In STEM
We always hear about gender imbalance in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields so I decided to write this post as a fun way to encourage more females to join STEM fields and also to retain those intelligent females who are already working in male dominant industries. 1. You are always the best dressed in…