Alison Young

Ada Lovelace Day is a day of recognition, for all the amazing women who do remarkable things in IT. I could easily write hundreds of words about the women who have introduced, supported, inspired, challenged and have a great time being involved in IT and who I will pay due recognition to but instead I’m going to humbly recognise myself as a woman who’s making her way further into IT.

I’m a relative newcomer but have been involved with spreading the good word since my university days and have now managed to forge my way ahead into this brave new landscape which I never imagined I’d get to so soon. Leaving academia and struggling to find my feet in a career that was both rewarding and sustaining I was offered an unexpected chance to move into a position I hadn’t envisaged for myself so soon. Working as a contractor for a remarkable company who took a chance in me and I can only hope has paid off. While I’m still learning the world of self-employment and contracting it would be a pleasure to inspire and assist others to reach for their wildest dreams also.

All this would never have been possible if not for the following women who rock my world: Sue, Angela, Jenine, Leigh Ellen, Pia, Catherine, Kate, Jodie, Susan, Damana, Cathie and MissWired.

Tags: AdaLovelaceDay09, recognition, reflection, women in IT

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