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Wrote a poem in Spanish & English for GitHub’s challenge! 💌✨ Got a favorite GitHub user, feature, or project? Share yours and you might get early access to GitHub Spark! 📅 Submit by Feb 17 🔗 github.com/orgs/community… Someone even turned it into a song using Suno AI, and it sounds amazing! 🎶

Finished the Gen AI bootcamp homework! Used multiple LLMs, but for Spanish, I only did Meta & ChatGPT because Claude hit me with the paywall 💸😂

One interview down! 😅 Almost forgot my next one is next week, not tomorrow. This one went well—fingers crossed for the next round! Back to my studies 🤞☺️ #JobHunt #Interview

Yesterday I created a Spanish/English diagram for the GenAI bootcamp. Submitting today or Friday—depending on how it goes. #GenAI #LanguageLearning

Does anyone know if the @Okta Professional exam requires you to have your own sandbox for the hands-on portion, or is one provided?

Had to visually break down what we went through live yesterday for the Gen AI Bootcamp at a high level, but I got it now! Now I can tackle it throughout next week. Been trying to stay focused on my studies. 📚💡 #GenAI #Bootcamp #Learning.

It’s Black History Month! No matter what the Cheeto says about rolling back DEI or erasing history, we won’t forget. This is a time to honor the rich heritage, achievements, and contributions of African Americans! 💕#BlackHistoryMonth2025

Trying something different in my job hunt—using my last name with just my first initial on LinkedIn. It’s wild that in 2025, I have to consider whether my name alone could lead to assumptions about my legal status. Gonna see if this changes anything. #JobSearch

my github :) not sure if i will change it later on ..

Worked hard to submit talks and collaborate for WiCySorg 2025 and applied for the scholarship too—only to face rejection and a spot on the waitlist. It’s tough not to question myself, especially during unemployment, when it feels like I don’t belong in these spaces.

Today marks 4 months since being laid off. Even though I’m not feeling like celebrating my wins, I know it’s important to share: • Earned AI en Acción cert • Made Tier 3 WiCyS Scholarship (3rd try!) • Submitted a RenderATL talk proposal

Me tomé una pausa en mis estudios para reflexionar sobre mis metas para el próximo año. He estado enfocada en mis padres como hija única, pero con la gracia de Dios, estarán bien después del próximo año. Ahora es momento de enfocarme en mí. Está bien no terminar todo ahora; la claridad es lo primero

This is my second time or third time trying for the Women in CyberSecurity scholarship, and I made it to Tier 3 this time! 😭 I can’t believe it! I’m super grateful, especially since my confidence has been low lately after my layoff..

My first public video 🙈! After participating in #CommitYourCode, I’ve gained a bit more confidence. It’s been a tough time since my layoff, but I’ve decided to start creating content to share the knowledge and experience I’ve gained over the past 3 years in tech.

Just completed the AWS Cloud Quest: Recertify Cloud Practitioner! It extended the validation of my AWS CP certification for 3 years. 🎉 Those labs were amazing! Now, I need to recertify my Anaplan certification. Time to sleep. 😴

One thing I started doing at conferences, beginning with #KubeCon is passing out ducks! 🐥 It’s a nod to how I got started in tech—it reminds me of the early days of debugging with a rubber duck ☺️. I continued the tradition at #CommitYourCode, and now I’m the Duck Girl lol 😆.

Fun fact: I started my tech journey with Ruby on Rails, thanks to someone teaching me. However, my old computer couldn’t handle Ruby 😅, so I shifted to @freecodecamp.bsky.social (JS), then #100Devs,& later resilient coders. The journey has been wild but so worth it! 🚀 My old setup to now 🥹

🎄🍪 **Holiday Party & Cookie Exchange Alert!** 🍪🎄 - **When?** Tomorrow Dec 10, 6:30–8:30 PM - **Where?** Improving Offices, Alpharetta, GA Bring cookies, wear your ugliest sweater, and join the cheer! RSVP: www.meetup.com/react-atl/ev... #HolidayParty #AtlantaTech

Code and Culture is hosting a meetup in Texas on Jan 18, 2025, organized by @yakisobasandwich.bsky.social ! Don’t miss out—register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-co... #CodeAndCulture #TexasTech

Techsgiving ( Dec 11 - 14) is offering FREE virtual tickets for those who can’t attend in person! Don’t miss out—grab yours here: airmeet.com/e/efe67630-b12…

🎙️ Call for Speakers! Diversitech by Tribaja 2025 is March 20-22 in Philly! They’re looking for speakers on: ✅ AI, Cyber, Gaming ✅ Education & Training ✅ Business & Sales ✅ Culture & ERGs Apply by Jan 15: lnkd.in/estGdURy

Tribaja.co is excited to announce our "End of Year" Hiring event where we match our Tribaja tribe with open roles at our verified employer partners! www.eventbrite.com/e/tribajas-e... #hiring #jobs #diversetech #bostontech #techjobs #tribajatribe

Thank you, @dthompsondev.bsky.social , for making #CommitYourCode happen in just 3 months! Shoutout to the crew & volunteers—y’all are amazing. 🐤 Loved the 🔥 talks, debugging ducks, go-karting, Hard 8 BBQ, & even a post-CYC parade! Till next time—maybe I’ll submit a talk. 🙌

Got this scam email, and at first, I was so excited. Then I realized it was fake… honestly, so frustrating 😭. I’m out here trying to get a job to pay bills, and y’all wasting my time like this?! 💔

Feeling disheartened about the job market. Some moments I’m optimistic that I’ll find something, while other moments, I’m down in the dumps. It’s tough, but I’m trying to keep pushing forward. One step at a time. 💙

Just got my certification for the AWS New Voices Community Speaker Training! 🎤✨ One of the requirements was to give a talk, and I shared my fellowship project with my cohort—such an empowering experience. 🚀💻

📢 Prepárate para el futuro! 🚀 Estoy tomando el Bootcamp de DevOps con Azure de CodigoFacilito . 💻 Perfecto para mejorar habilidades técnicas y en español. Te unes? Es gratis 👉 bit.ly/4eH1RD9 #DevOps #Azure #AprendeGratis

It officially everyone 🎉☺️ @renderatl.com 2025 ambassador ☺️🎉

Any must-try food spots or things to do in Dallas? 👀 Drop your recommendations! 🐂🍴🎡

Falling behind on my Clicked sprint but determined to catch up. Paused the WiCyS CTF to explore Platform Engineering for Architecture from KubeCon. DevSecOps & open source have my heart—KubeCon & HashiConf opened doors. Trusting God to guide my path as I continue to job hunt 🤓

Been giving it my all, but sometimes it feels like maybe it’s just not meant to be. Not every ‘yes’ will come my way, but I’ll keep pushing forward. Persistence is key, and I know my hard work will pay off in time. 🌟 #KeepGoing

Getting the Happy Special recovery IV drip after #KubeCon😅 This is my go-to for bouncing back faster—still feeling the post-con fatigue lol 🤣. Gotta be up and ready for the #WiCySorg CTF grind! 💻💪

Booked my flight with credit card points and found a cheap Airbnb near Commit Your Code Conference! 🎉 The speaker lineup is 🔥 but meeting folks IRL at community conferences (way better than vendor ones) makes it so worth it. Bonus: I get a day to explore Dallas! ✈️✨ #CYCC #tech

I've started tackling the WiCySorg CTF! 💻⚡ Going to push as much as I can today while still recovering from the amazing #KubeCon experience. Let's do this! 🚀 #CyberSecurity #WiCyS #CTF

Heading to #kubecon ☺️ some music choices for my flight ✈️

I found these conference passes … it reminded me that 3 years ago, I broke into tech and set out to find my niche, using my PTO to attend local and non-local conferences. Grateful for the journey! #TechJourney #KeepLearning

Just found out KubeCon is coming to Atlanta next year 👀 Yay for being local! 😍 I wonder how I can volunteer or help out! #KubeCon #Atlanta #Community

I’m really trying not to lose hope and faith, but it’s hard right now. The election results and yet another job rejection have me feeling down. I have a final-round interview with the New Leaders Council tomorrow, but my mind isn’t fully in it. Just finished 2 sprints, too. Trying to push through.

Product Camp Atlanta ☺️

Honestly, if I ever go back to product management, I’d steer clear of tools. Yeah, I learned about all the product lines, but the pressure was unreal—especially with all the added expectations. #ProductManagement #TechLife

Thinking about diving back into engineering, but it’s been a minute, so I’d basically be starting fresh. This time around, though, I’ve got 3 years in tech under my belt—definitely not as lost as before! 👀 #TechJourney #LevelUp

Some people won’t have upcoming annual bonuses due to companies stockpiling inventory due to upcoming tariffs.

Song theme of the day

My final trip of the year: Peru 🇵🇪. Before my layoff, I’d already covered everything. Heading to Machu Picchu to welcome the new year, knowing that nature and the energy there will bring much-needed spiritual healing. Ready to start fresh. #MachuPicchu #NewYear #HealingJourney

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Been through sadness > anger > now just focusing on long-term solutions. Realizing people often don’t care as much as you'd hope about you. If anyone asks if I'm excited about KubeCon… honestly, I’m processing a lot, especially things my parents don’t quite get. 💭

I woke up this morning and reminded myself to live with intentionality.

Got my IBM badge today – a small win, but honestly, it’s hard to celebrate. The weight of the election, almost 3 months unemployed, and the struggle of not working after years on the grind since 16… it’s surreal. Studying and upskilling but feeling like, now what? #JobHunting