Navigating the Complexities of Being a Woman in Tech: A Personal Journey

Athena
2 min readMar 9, 2024

Embarking on a career in technology as a woman presents its unique challenges, a reality that becomes even more pronounced for those of us who are neurodiverse. My journey in the tech world since the 1980s can be likened to navigating through a ‘Perfect Storm’ — fraught with difficulties yet enriched by a deep passion for programming. My fascination began in high school with the Commodore 64, and it was the thrill of solving complex problems that drew me to this field. Beyond my affinity for computers, geometry held a special place…

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Athena

Mom of three boys. Computer programmer living in the country with my husband focusing on my hobbies and youngest son. https://ko-fi.com/athenaandrew