Published in Techtonica·Jan 30Techtonica’s 2023 H1 CohortWe’re excited to share that our 2023 H1 software engineering cohort has begun! Read on to learn more about each member of the cohort, or watch the launch celebration to hear directly from them.Diversity In Tech32 min readDiversity In Tech32 min read
Published in Techtonica·Nov 23, 2022Techtonica’s 2022 H2 cohort is ready for SWE placements!Our largest cohort of software engineers has spent the last several months learning and building projects. Now they are ready to start working with Techtonica sponsors, including Indeed, Sony, Twilio, and Upstart. You’re welcome to check out their graduation recording here. Read on to learn about each cohort member and…Diversity In Tech19 min readDiversity In Tech19 min read
Published in Techtonica·Aug 6, 2022Participant story: Yolis (she/her)“My dream project would be to create an app for those who need assistance in either anxiety or depression for the Latinx community.” 1) Tell us a little about your life. I’m a first generation Latina, born and raised in California. Coming from a low-income background, I was the translator and…Bridgethetechgap2 min readBridgethetechgap2 min read
Published in Techtonica·Aug 5, 2022Participant story: Xochitl (she/her)“I would like to guide others down this path and make sure more input is taken into account when developing new technology.” 1) Tell us a little about your life. I was born in Los Angeles to immigrant parents and was the first in my close and extended family to graduate…Bridgethetechgap2 min readBridgethetechgap2 min read
Published in Techtonica·Aug 4, 2022Participant story: Sophia (she/her)“I really want to be at the forefront of innovation and creating technologies that help change the world.” 1) Tell us a little about your life I am a recent high school graduate and I’m so excited to join Techtonica. I have always been a go-getter, taking AP classes and getting…Bridgethetechgap3 min readBridgethetechgap3 min read
Published in Techtonica·Aug 3, 2022Participant story: Ruth (they/them)“I’d like to participate in expanding the doorway into tech for other neurodivergent, disabled people.” 1) Tell us a little about your life. I’ve spent most of my life in Houston, TX and surrounding college towns except for a 3-month stint in Berkeley, California in 2011 that changed my life…Bridgethetechgap3 min readBridgethetechgap3 min read
Published in Techtonica·Aug 2, 2022Participant story: Precious (she/they)“As a queer Black woman breaking into this industry that is dominated by mostly hetero white men, I want to show others who look like me that this is possible.” 1) Tell us a little about your life. I was born and raised in Dover, Delaware, by a single mother of…Bridgethetechgap2 min readBridgethetechgap2 min read
Published in Techtonica·Aug 1, 2022Participant story: Mia (she/her)“I am excited to learn more about succeeding in the tech industry and creating value within companies and Techtonica.” 1) Tell us a little about your life. I was born and raised in Chicago. I started out studying computer science and later switched to computer information systems. …Bridgethetechgap2 min readBridgethetechgap2 min read
Published in Techtonica·Jul 29, 2022Participant story: Melissa “Meia” (she/her)“As a woman of color in tech who believes people’s needs are best met through the union of logic and empathy, I want to serve as the representation I wish I had.” 1) Tell us a little about your life. Originally, I followed the path my Filipino-American family wanted for me…Bridgethetechgap2 min readBridgethetechgap2 min read
Published in Techtonica·Jul 28, 2022Participant story: Linda“I admire the creativity and flexibility of software engineering — it encourages me to innovate, collaborate, and take initiative.” 1) Tell us a little about your life. I am a first-generation Chinese American born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Growing up, I was highly motivated to excel in my studies…Bridgethetechgap3 min readBridgethetechgap3 min read
