E4 - On mental health and gender equality in tech

Alaa El Hariri is a Software Engineer at DataCamp where she develops features that allow Data Science enthusiasts and professionals build up and improve their data literacy. 

She believes software development is an art form that anyone can learn, no matter their background, where they're from or who they identify as.  

Alaa, has worked in several domains within software development, from healthcare to finance to education. She has volunteered with GDG Coast Lebanon and WTM Lebanon to provide workshops to over a100 participants across the Middle East. Alaa graduated with a Bachelor's degree from the American University of Beirut and is currently pursuing her Master's degree at KU Leuven.

All opinions shared by Alaa in this episode are her own and do not represent DataCamp, her employer.

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