Multi award-winning software developer reveals all about the tech industry | Career Goals
Our third episode provides plenty of inspiration featuring our guest, Asia Sharif. She is a self-made, multi-award-winning software developer who uses her sought-after skills to make a positive difference for underrepresented and marginalised communities.
Asia took the opportunity to upskill during the Coronavirus pandemic, harnessing her determination to succeed and eagerness to learn something new and difficult to make an impact in the world.
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Website: https://www.asiasharif.co.uk/
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Coding black females community: https://codingblackfemales.com/
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Black girls in tech: https://theblackwomenintech.com/
Asia is currently also undergoing treatment after receiving a Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma diagnosis. To support her through these difficult times, you can donate to her Go Fund Me page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-as...
00:00 Intro
08:53 Never have I ever
17:53 Industry myths
22:22 What does ‘career goals’ mean
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About Career Goals:
At Kaplan, we believe in empowering everyone to succeed and achieve their goals. Career Goals is a new series that will introduce you to a diverse range of guests from various backgrounds and careers. Success looks different for everyone, we want to share our guest’s stories with you.
We will be breaking stereotypes, uncover truths, and give you an insight into different industries.
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