Hero Digital is proud to feature Sabrina Miele for our Women in Tech series. Sabrina encourages women not to let their current skill set discourage them from pursuing a future in tech. Read her story below.
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Initially, I didn’t plan on working in technology. For most of my life, I told everyone that I wanted to be a lawyer. When I got to college, however, I quickly realized that was not the path for me. It was a scary time. I had my whole future ahead of me and no clue what I wanted to do with it. Panicked, I began to research alternate career paths and eventually stumbled across data analytics.
I have always loved problem-solving (and making spreadsheets for every possible situation), so this seemed like the perfect field for me. But I was nervous that without a degree in something like computer science, I would be ill-equipped for the job. I began to teach myself Python and landed a data analytics internship that gave me a great foundation in the field. Things seemed to be going really well. In the middle of this internship, the pandemic struck. When my internship ended, I had just graduated into an unstable job market.
While looking for a job, I continued teaching myself and earned the IBM Data Science Professional Certificate. The job hunt was disheartening, and I began to doubt myself. Soon after, though, I interviewed with Hero Digital and joined the company as an Associate Data Analyst in January 2021. I struggled with impostor syndrome, especially in those first few months. I was worried that my performance was inadequate and that I was letting people down.
But as I grew into the role and worked on more projects, I also grew more confident in my abilities. This was due in large part to the team surrounding me. I feel so lucky to work with a group of wonderful people who uplift me and cheer me on. When I was promoted to the role of Data Analyst in February 2022, I knew that my hard work was paying off and that others were taking notice. Although I still struggle with impostor syndrome at times, I am now more sure of myself and my capabilities.
My advice to any woman looking to get into technology is not to let your current skill set discourage you from pursuing a future in tech. With enough determination, you can learn anything.
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