Hi there, I’m Sayi.
I was born and raised in Patagonia, Argentina – a place surrounded by nature where the weather can be very harsh and you may find yourself with nothing to do but plenty of time to think -. Maybe because of this, I needed to find something to keep me occupied all the time.
At the age of 10 I had my first computer and two years later I started programming with Pascal, this was the first interesting course that my technical school gave me.
I loved the challenge of writing code and seeing how it could create something new. It was like magic to me.
Who knew that my life would change forever because of it?
Debating myself
In the following years, I found myself grappling with a significant decision: whether to immerse myself in coding and delve into the vast world of programming or to explore a more creative path that aligned with my passion for drawing and hands-on creation.
It wasn’t until my senior year of high school that I had a transformative realization. I saw the immense creative possibilities that technology holds for transforming and improving people’s lives.
The Struggles of a Lonely Woman in Computer Science
Studying computer science was undeniably challenging. Balancing the demands of multiple courses, navigating through exams, and striving to form a supportive study group posed significant obstacles. Also, it was a fact that I often found myself being the only woman in the room and this made me feel out of the place all the time.
You can read my post about my experience Studying Computer Science.
After my degree, I moved to Buenos Aires to start my career. I worked in several large technology companies, and it was an eye-opening experience. I learned so much from my colleagues, and I was able to work on projects that challenged me in new ways.
Crypto and the Future of Technology
Currently, I’m working as a developer in a blockchain-based company that is looking for mass adoption of this technology. Blockchain have the potential to redefine digital relationships, enhance security, and foster innovation across various sectors, from finance and supply chain to healthcare and beyond. It’s a movement that I’m proud to be a part of.
It’s amazing to see how this technology can be used to empower people and give them more control over their data and digital identities.
You can read it here Some things I’ve learned over time.
The Future of Women in Tech
As a woman in technology who wishes for a fairer and more inclusive future, I hope to see more women in leadership positions and more diverse representation in the field. It’s not enough to just pay lip service to diversity; we need to create a culture that truly values and celebrates it. I’m hopeful that we can make progress in this area, but it’s going to take a lot of work.
Finding my path in technology was not easy.
It took a lot of hard work and self-discovery. But it was worth it.
I’m proud of who I am and what I’ve accomplished.
And if there’s one thing I want to leave you with, it’s this: embrace yourself, quirks and all.