International Women in Engineering Day is June 23, 2022!
At HealthTech Connex, we are celebrating our amazing women in engineering in our team who have been instrumental in driving innovation in brain health technology. From software engineering, quality assurance, research, to data analysis, they have played a vital role in driving our purpose forward – to transform ground‐breaking research & development into solutions that can positively impact brain health around the world.
This is the story of Christina Ji, our Student Programmer.
Why did you choose engineering as a profession?
I chose engineering because of the opportunity to create and innovate, and to be able to make meaningful impacts through it. I also chose engineering for the challenge. Every problem is unique and requires its own balance of logic and creativity – it’s exciting!
Considering your experience so far, what do you love most about engineering?
My favourite part of engineering has been being able to watch ideas become reality. It’s always super cool to see solutions come out of what was once a problem or opportunity, and to be a part of all the stages in between working with different, wonderful people.
What are some of the challenges you have faced as a woman in engineering?
I have been lucky in that my choice to pursue engineering has been met with encouragement from those around me. I think society is shifting in that women in STEM are being empowered more than ever before. It’s great to see barriers and biases being removed as the narrative changes.
What advice will you give women who are interested in pursuing engineering as a profession?
My advice to women interested in pursuing engineering is to go for it! Just stay true to who you are and don’t be afraid of the challenges. There will always be a problem to solve or an opportunity to innovate, so it’s truly a field of endless opportunity.