![Creating content on Instagram takes a lot of time which I genuinely can't do right now.
In the midst of moving back to London, seeing my family again after so many months, starting my new job & settling into my new role, it'll be hard to create new content for Instagram.
Replying to emails, LinkedIn, & Instagram DMs takes a lot of time especially as a neurodivergent person. I dedicate hours to reply especially when the hyperfocus kicks in as well as guilt when I don't respond.
Right now, my focus is on adding to my technical knowledge, as well as my mental & spiritual health. When I have the space to pour out my knowledge on here, I definitely will.
Feel free to follow me on Twitter (DMs are closed for now but I'm mostly active on there), Clubhouse & LinkedIn as well (not very quick to reply to messages on LinkedIn but I will when I can).
I know it sounds like I'm far from reach but sometimes, it is absolutely necessary to prioritise peace. ✌🏾 Talk to you all soon & thank you for being understanding.]()
Creating content on Instagram takes a lot of time which I genuinely can't do right now. In the midst of moving back to London, seeing my family again after so many months, starting my new job & settling into my new role, it'll be hard to create new content for Instagram. Replying to emails, LinkedIn, & Instagram DMs takes a lot of time especially as a neurodivergent person. I dedicate hours to reply especially when the hyperfocus kicks in as well as guilt when I don't respond. Right now, my focus is on adding to my technical knowledge, as well as my mental & spiritual health. When I have the space to pour out my knowledge on here, I definitely will. Feel free to follow me on Twitter (DMs are closed for now but I'm mostly active on there), Clubhouse & LinkedIn as well (not very quick to reply to messages on LinkedIn but I will when I can). I know it sounds like I'm far from reach but sometimes, it is absolutely necessary to prioritise peace. ✌🏾 Talk to you all soon & thank you for being understanding. ![Signing out.
Nearly two years to the day since I walked through the doors of BT in Belfast, Northern Ireland & my tech journey here has come to an end.
My experience has had its challenges but it has had its moments of growth for me personally & technically. I have met amazing people & made friendships too with people who have encouraged me, taught me, made efforts to understand me & support me & for that, I will forever be grateful. Thank you. 🌻
Never would I have thought that an Engineer is what I would become two years ago & @codefirstgirls with BT created that opportunity, through the furtHER Program, to make it happen. My life has truly changed.
On a final note, I just want to proudly say who I am, who I've become in 2 years & who you can also be:
I am Jennifer Opal. I am a proud Black Neurodivergent Woman with dyslexia, dyspraxia, & ADHD with no degree. I am an Multi-Award Winning Rising Technologist. I am a Neurodiversity & Inclusion Advocate. I am a Tech, Neurodiversity & Inclusion Blogger, Keynote Speaker & Content Creator. I am a DevOps Engineer & I'm signing out. 🥂
(I'll let you know soon where I'm going next.)]()
"Signing out." Nearly two years to the day since I walked through the doors of BT in Belfast, Northern Ireland & my tech journey here has come to an end. My experience has had its challenges but it has had its moments of growth for me personally & technically. I have met amazing people & made friendships too with people who have encouraged me, taught me, made efforts to understand me & support me & for that, I will forever be grateful. Thank you. 🌻 Never would I have thought that an Engineer is what I would become two years ago & @codefirstgirls with BT created that opportunity, through the furtHER Program, to make it happen. My life has truly changed. On a final note, I just want to proudly say who I am, who I've become in 2 years & who you can also be: I am Jennifer Opal. I am a proud Black Neurodivergent Woman with dyslexia, dyspraxia, & ADHD with no degree. I am an Multi-Award Winning Rising Technologist. I am a Neurodiversity & Inclusion Advocate. I am a Tech, Neurodiversity & Inclusion Blogger, Keynote Speaker & Content Creator. I am a DevOps Engineer & I'm signing out. 🥂 (I'll let you know soon where I'm going next.) ![Do people still do Throwback Thursdays? I love this picture so I'm posting it again! 😅
It's been quite the year for many of us & I want to enjoy as much time with my family as possible. Well, the family I could see because of these Tier 4 restrictions. I won't be posting until January & my DMs are closed.
Enjoy this time with those you love. Happy Christmas & Happy 2021! 🥳
See you in the New Year! xoxo]()
Do people still do Throwback Thursdays? I love this picture so I'm posting it again! 😅 It's been quite the year for many of us & I want to enjoy as much time with my family as possible. Well, the family I could see because of these Tier 4 restrictions. I won't be posting until January & my DMs are closed. Enjoy this time with those you love. Happy Christmas & Happy 2021! 🥳 See you in the New Year! xoxo ![Don't let 2020 make you lose faith in your sauce!!! 👩🏾💻
Seeing the positivity of others on social media such as starting a business or getting a job at Google or something can make you feel disappointed in yourself. Honestly, that's how it's been for me at different points this year.
Everything will happen in its own time.
I'm not going to say 2021 will be my year! 'cause I said that last year, chil'! 😅 I will say 2021 will be better than this one. I'm believing for that. Are you?
Do you think 2020 has messed up your tech or coding goals? What were one of your 2020 goals, are you bringing into 2021 or are you changing them? Comment below. Let's talk. ⬇️⬇️⬇️]()
Don't let 2020 make you lose faith in your sauce!!! 👩🏾💻 Seeing the positivity of others on social media such as starting a business or getting a job at Google or something can make you feel disappointed in yourself. Honestly, that's how it's been for me at different points this year. Everything will happen in its own time. I'm not going to say "2021 will be my year!" 'cause I said that last year, chil'! 😅 I will say 2021 will be better than this one. I'm believing for that. Are you? Do you think 2020 has messed up your tech or coding goals? What were one of your 2020 goals, are you bringing into 2021 or are you changing them? Comment below. Let's talk. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ ![In 2021, I've set out three goals. Just three. Because I know if I make a whole list, I'm gonna forget & I'm going to lose interest being the ADHD brain that I am.
What are my goals? I won't share all of them because I want them to be a surprise for 2021 & also, I believe in protecting your goals but all of them are to do with my career and growth in the tech space. 👩🏾💻
The one big goal for me is to find a path that will lead me to a role where I'm use Big Data, Machine Learning, and using it in a way that's creative & exciting! 😍
Either or, Imma go where the money reside , where the money reside , where the money reside , where the money reside ! And that's on who? Mary had a little lamb. 💰 😅
Do you believe in sharing your goals? If so, what are one of your tech goals for 2021? Comment below, let's talk. ⬇️⬇️⬇️]()
In 2021, I've set out three goals. Just three. Because I know if I make a whole list, I'm gonna forget & I'm going to lose interest being the ADHD brain that I am. What are my goals? I won't share all of them because I want them to be a surprise for 2021 & also, I believe in protecting your goals but all of them are to do with my career and growth in the tech space. 👩🏾💻 The one big goal for me is to find a path that will lead me to a role where I'm use Big Data, Machine Learning, and using it in a way that's creative & exciting! 😍 Either or, Imma go "where the money reside , where the money reside , where the money reside , where the money reside ! And that's on who? Mary had a little lamb." 💰 😅 Do you believe in sharing your goals? If so, what are one of your tech goals for 2021? Comment below, let's talk. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ ![I have a visionboard of what direction I want my tech career to go. I've learnt a lot in the last 19 months since getting into tech. Going from Test Automation, using Python, learning about Unit Tests and Functional Tests then moving into Big Data where I'm using Scala, learning about work flows, Hadoop, AWS, Google Cloud & Data Analytics.
As I have learnt, I have explored and I have found something that has peaked my interest & it excites me. 🤪
My journey into tech has been so unconventional so far and that's why I believe there are no rulebooks to follow. It's down to you. Your passions. Your drive. For some, the opportunity may need to present itself but building something for yourself is also not out of reach.
I had a moment where I nearly gave up on continuing learning about Augmented Reality but I'm thankful I have friends who reminded me to keep focused on my goal and not to let up.
What is your dream job in tech? Share it below! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ And encourage each other to keep pushing, not to give up because it will be worth it!
I believe it. Do you?? 🌻
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I have a visionboard of what direction I want my tech career to go. I've learnt a lot in the last 19 months since getting into tech. Going from Test Automation, using Python, learning about Unit Tests and Functional Tests then moving into Big Data where I'm using Scala, learning about work flows, Hadoop, AWS, Google Cloud & Data Analytics. As I have learnt, I have explored and I have found something that has peaked my interest & it excites me. 🤪 My journey into tech has been so unconventional so far and that's why I believe there are no rulebooks to follow. It's down to you. Your passions. Your drive. For some, the opportunity may need to present itself but building something for yourself is also not out of reach. I had a moment where I nearly gave up on continuing learning about Augmented Reality but I'm thankful I have friends who reminded me to keep focused on my goal and not to let up. What is your dream job in tech? Share it below! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ And encourage each other to keep pushing, not to give up because it will be worth it! I believe it. Do you?? 🌻 • • #MyFutureIsTech #ADHD #Neurodivergent #Neurodiversity #WomenWhoCode #WomenInTechnology #WomenInTech #GirlsWhoCode #BlackWomenInTech #LearnToCode #SoftwareEngineer #BlackEngineers #BlackInTech
