Girls Who Tech: Secrets to Your Dream Career in the Digital World

Girls Who Tech: Secrets to Your Dream Career in the Digital World is a dynamic, empowering guide crafted for teenage girls aged 14-18 eager to conquer the tech industry. Authored by Deddy Mahyarto K., MBA, a seasoned HR expert and tech enthusiast, this book is your roadmap to unlocking a world of opportunities, from coding apps to leading tech giants. In 2025, as the global digital economy surges, this book inspires young women to shatter stereotypes, harness their unique strengths, and pursue dream careers in tech, whether in Silicon Valley, Singapore, or Nairobi.

Spanning seven vibrant chapters, Girls Who Tech blends practical tools, inspiring stories, and interactive activities to fuel your tech journey. It kicks off by unveiling exciting careers like data science, software development, and UI/UX design, showcasing why women are vital to tech's future. You'll meet trailblazers like Sheryl Sandberg, former COO of Meta, and Fei-Fei Li, AI pioneer, whose journeys prove that ambition knows no limits. The book guides you through educational pathways, from Computer Science at MIT to Visual Communication Design at RMIT, helping you choose the right major. It equips you with essential traits-curiosity, grit, creativity, and empathy-to stand out in a competitive field.

Practical steps make tech accessible: learn coding on platforms like Codecademy, join global communities like Women Who Code, and explore scholarships to top universities. The book tackles real challenges like gender stereotypes and impostor syndrome, offering strategies to build unshakable confidence and resilience. Interactive activities, such as reflecting on your dream tech goal or mapping your first coding step, keep you engaged and motivated. A robust annex provides a treasure trove of resources-coding platforms, tech communities, and a glossary of terms like AI and blockchain-to support your growth.

With a global perspective, Girls Who Tech celebrates the rising tide of women in tech, noting the increase in female computer science graduates worldwide. Its motivational tone, rooted in stories from Ada Lovelace to Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, encourages you to take small, bold steps today-whether coding your first project or connecting with a mentor. This book is more than a guide; it's a movement, inviting you to join a generation of women redefining technology. From creating life-changing apps to leading innovation, Girls Who Tech shows you the digital world is yours to shape. Start your adventure now, and let your brilliance light the way!