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 walked them through my journey, from my first internship to my first full-time role, to where I am today. And just like every year, it ended with an open Q&A session. Over the years, the questions tend to be the same. Students usually want to know how to land internships, what technical skills matter most, or how to break into big
The Questions They’re Too Afraid to Ask
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
Navigating Change and Growth: My Journey to Senior Engineer
I’m writing this blog post for a few reasons. First, I was promoted to Senior Engineer during a pivotal cultural shift at the company I work for (and tech industry in general). Second, I want to talk about the realities of working in tech, beyond the headlines and assumptions. But most importantly,
