I’ve been quiet on this page for a while because honestly… I think I’ve been learning to let go of a version of success I used to believe in. For most of my life, becoming a software engineer wasn’t just a career goal. It felt like the answer, the thing that would change everything. I grew up understanding how much financial stability can shape a person’s life. I knew what it felt like to think carefully before spending and to see financial freedom as something you had to work incredibly hard for. So when I found engineering, I attached so much meaning to it. I studied hard. I pushed myself constantly. I built my entire identity
How AI Changed My Relationship With My Career
The Questions They’re Too Afraid to Ask
Last week, I had the opportunity to speak with computer science students at my university. I’ve been invited back as a guest speaker for the same course each year, and it’s always something I truly joy and look forward to. But this year felt different. The conversation took place over Zoom. I
The Courage to Slow Down
In a world that rewards hustle, slowing down can almost feel wrong. As an engineer, I’ve spent years building things. My mind is wired to solve problems, to optimize, to fix. I’m used to measuring success by output, more code, more progress, more impact. But somewhere along the way, I forgot how
Built Through Challenge: My Time at Messenger
Just like in life, every career has chapters. Some are filled with momentum and adrenaline. Others demand soul-searching, patience, and growth. My past two years at Messenger were all of the above and more. When I first joined Meta four years ago, I started on an infra team building internal
Tackling Unconscious Bias in Tech
Recently, I sat in on a Women in Leadership talk hosted by the Facebook org at work and I have to admit, I usually skip these because I tell myself I have “too much work.” But wow, I didn’t realize how much I was missing out on. There’s something so powerful about hearing from women who are in
