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6 March 2024 17:30-19:30Queenslab

Unlocking Opportunities

Join us for the first-ever Pink After Work in Gothenburg! An engaging and insightful evening where you will gain insights on landing your first programming job in Sweden. ðŸŒŸ

Get ready for an exciting panel discussion with four Pink Programming volunteers who share their stories about breaking into the IT world in Sweden.

Madalina, the coding champ at PowerFactors, showcases her learning journey in full-stack development. Akshata, our Cloud Operations star, spills the beans on over a decade of tech adventures in various industries. Laura, a frontend developer at Definitive Healthcare, talks about her game-changing switch from biology to IT. And Mamta, the coding architect at Plejd, shares her transition from designing buildings to crafting cool code!

It's not just about jobs – it's about inspiration, learning cool tricks, and maybe discovering your own path in the tech world. Plus, enjoy delicious food and drinks in this fun evening with old and new friends. 🥂

Get a sneak peek of the amazing panelists, and sign up for a free ticket below!  

Pink After Works are events where women and non-binary people can meet up, network, and find inspiration!

Pink Programming is Sweden’s largest community for women and non-binary programmers. We work towards a gender equal tech industry by creating inspiring coding events and camps, and hosting Diversity & Inclusion courses for companies. Join us to change the tech game!

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All you need to know

When? March 6th, 17.30-19.30

How? By grabbing a free ticket below 

Where? Queenslab - Gothenburg (entrance between 'Kopps Kungsgatan' and 'MIYA')

What else? There will be food, drinks, and a lovely community for you to meet! 

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Meet the panelists

Madalina-Andreea Pascariu
Software Developer at Greenbyte by PowerFactors

Madalina, Software Developer originally from Romania, discovered her passion for programming while studying Computer Science in Copenhagen. She made a bold move to Sweden, completing an intensive programming bootcamp at SALT School of Applied Technology. Securing a consultant role and thriving as a full-stack developer at PowerFactors, she successfully graduated with a bachelor's degree from KEA Copenhagen School of Design and Technology, balancing academics with industry experience. Madalina has been volunteering with Pink Programming for two years. Outside coding, she enjoys baking, roller skating, and bouldering.

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Akshata Mongha
AWS Specialist- Cloud Operations at Greenbyte by PowerFactors

Akshata has over a decade of experience in various roles in IT, from developer to project lead and the latest being a AWS Specialist-Cloud Operations. She has worked in different industries such as finance, healthcare and insurance, and with different tech stacks, proving her strengths as a quick learner and her ability to adapt to different domains. Learning new things is exciting for her, and taking up new challenges is something that motivates her!

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Laura Reale
Frontend Developer at Definitive Healthcare

Laura, a Frontend Developer at Definitive Healthcare, embarked on a career shift in Sweden. Initially immersed in molecular biology as a lab technician, she found the work protocol-driven and sought a new challenge for growth and development. In 2018, she enrolled in a coding bootcamp to transition to IT. Shortly after graduating in 2019, Laura kickstarted her IT career and, four years in, fully embraces the dynamic challenges and opportunities the field offers. Eager to share her experiences, she reflects on the significant career change, the journey from biology to tech, and the steps taken to secure her first job in this exciting industry.

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Mamta Srinivas
Full Stack Developer at Plejd

Mamta is a full-stack software developer at Plejd. Three years ago, she seamlessly transitioned from being an architect designing stadiums and malls globally to crafting the intricate code that powers Plejd's internal systems. An Indian who lived and worked mostly in Kuwait before finding her place in Sweden, her international background adds a delightful twist to her professional profile. A hacker by heart and a traveler at soul, she enjoys exploring the intersection of coding and architecture, along with a side gig in web/graphic design and AI-driven apps.

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Organized by Pink Programming

Pink Programming
@pinkprogramminglisa@pinkprogramming.se

Pink Programming is Sweden’s largest community for women and non-binary programmers. We work towards a gender equal tech industry by creating inspiring coding events and camps, and hosting Diversity & Inclusion courses for companies. Join us to change the tech game!