What got me into tech?
Four years ago in 2018, I wanted to study graphic designing but my mother directed me to do software engineering while doing my A/Ls in the physical science stream. Yet my life has changed due to my parents' decision.
But now I have finally agreed with this decision because the best stream I like was information technology and now I'm following a top-up degree in software engineering. I should be very thankful for them. ❤
My first contribution to open source
However, I started studying basic software engineering but was unable to contribute to open source.
In 2019 I was able to learn about HacktoberFest. I tried to do it but was disappointed that I couldn't finish it successfully and decided to do it next year somehow.
I was also worried that I would not be able to do it in 2020 because the A / L was delayed. But I was able to finish it successfully somehow and received beautiful swags 🥳♥
and I did it last year and received the beautiful swags for the second time 🤩
Other Achievements
Participating Sri Lanka Robotic Challenging 2018 (SLRC 2018) which was organized by the Electronic Club of the University of Moratuwa
Participating SLIIT ROBOFEST 2019, the Annual Robotic Competition organized by the Faculty of Engineering of Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
Completing Pearson BTEC HND in Computing
Started doing a TOP-UP degree at London Met University
I continue to code because...
It has a blend of the multitude of things I like creative mind, basic reasoning, innovation, social cooperation, learning, and normal difficulties.
My biggest technical goal is…
to contribute more in open source and expand my knowledge and skills to understand programming memes 😉😂
My advice for allies to support underrepresented folks who code is...
Create the space you want to be. Create the future you want to see and ensure that everyone gets their voice heard in a positive environment.
HAPPY CODING!