There is a saying that goes, “It is not about the destination, but the journey.” This is certainly true — it does the mind good to reflect on the experiences encountered on the way to your chosen destination. My journey into and through the tech world has been a rollercoaster, but I believe that learning from other people’s experiences has anchored me in my desire to work in tech as a young, determined woman forging a name for herself in this field. So here is a gift from me to those of you who are on a similar journey.
My name is Ashli Rankin, and I am an iOS Apprentice here at Lickability. Before this, I was part of a 10-month intensive software development program called Pursuit, which gave me the skills to land my first job in tech.