They Said Tech Was Hard. I Took That Personally.

I had no computer science degree, just curiosity, persistence, and a refusal to stay stagnant.

My academic background is in Agriculture, and before transitioning into tech, I worked as a Virtual Assistant. At the time, I had no formal training in software engineering, cloud computing, or DevOps. Like many people outside the industry, I often heard that tech was too difficult, too complex, and difficult to break into without a technical degree.

But I have always been growth-oriented. I am someone who enjoys learning, evolving, and challenging myself.I naturally gravitate toward growth, even when the path ahead is uncertain.

Despite the discouraging narratives around tech, I made a decision to explore it anyway. Not because it was easy, but because I was curious and willing to learn.

My transition into Cloud and DevOps was not smooth.There were moments of confusion and self-doubt, especially when dealing with complex systems for the first time.

However, I continued learning through hands-on practice.

Today, I am actively working in a DevOps and Platform Engineering environment at EvoCloud, where I contribute to building and maintaining cloud-native systems and infrastructure.

One of the most rewarding parts of my journey has been seeing how far I have come from where I started. I have gone from having no background in tech to working directly with production-grade cloud infrastructure and open-source systems.

This journey has taught me that growth in tech is not defined by where you start, but by your willingness to keep learning and improving.

To anyone considering a transition into tech, especially women who may feel uncertain or underqualified, my message is simple: you do not need to start with everything figured out. What matters most is consistency, curiosity, and the courage to keep going even when it feels difficult.

I am still learning, still growing, and still evolving and that, to me, is the most exciting part of this journey.