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# [Lessons Learned from 40+ Years as a Strong Female Techie](https://audree.hashnode.dev/lessons-learned-from-40-years-as-a-strong-female-techie?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

I have been a female techie in the biz for 43+ years. I received an MS in Computer Science back in 1980 from Purdue. Admittedly, I was lucky. Having completed my BS in Mathematics in 1979, I was busy applying to Ph.D. programs and set my sights on fi...

Mar 21, 2022 · 6 min read · audree.hashnode.dev  
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## Written by

[Audree Thurman](https://hashnode.com/@audree1)

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MSCS in 1980, 43+ years a techie, founder of sibsforever.org, cloud & information security expert

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[Tia Nguyen](https://hashnode.com/@tia311)

[Mar 23, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/lessons-learned-from-40-years-as-a-strong-female-techie/6238bf885df27d5ca212ef38/comment/623b6f45e99839749d248578)

Thanks for your sharing, Audree! I've just started out but I've experienced sexism and gatekeeping in the tech industry. I hope we both can continue our journey in tech and bring more positivity to the industry. Btw, I wish someone would pay for me to get a degree in CS haha.