In recent years, the tech industry has experienced a notable shift towards diversity and inclusivity, witnessing an influx of women who have fearlessly embraced careers in this dynamic field. Despite this progress, the path for women in tech is not without its hurdles. From enduring gender bias and discrimination to confronting a scarcity of female representation in leadership roles, women continue to overcome extraordinary challenges every day.
Through captivating interviews with the exceptional women who are part of the Prepr team, we aim to gain profound insights into their experiences, perspectives, and strategies for success. By sharing their stories, we aspire to illuminate the reality of being a woman in tech, applaud their accomplishments, and kindle the flames of inspiration within the next generation of women in tech. Join us as we celebrate their remarkable achievements, shed light on the unique challenges they face, and ignite the spirit of future female leaders in tech.
Mandy Lingham, a Technical Writer at Prepr, has an intriguing journey that led her to her current role. Originally from South Africa, she recently obtained Dutch citizenship. Her career in the tech industry began in January 2000 as a junior developer, and over the next 16 years, she steadily progressed, eventually working as a Software consultant at a large corporation. In 2016, Mandy decided to take a six-year break from the industry to pursue adventurous activities, including living and working in Japan as an English teacher. It was during the COVID-19 pandemic that she returned to the Netherlands and continued teaching English online before joining Prepr.
Initially, Mandy thought her role as a Technical Writer would revolve around gathering information from her expert colleagues and creating comprehensive documentation. However, she soon discovered that her responsibilities extended beyond that. Alongside documentation, she actively contributes to enhancing Prepr's offerings by researching new and innovative technologies, testing features, and asking pertinent questions.
Since childhood, she has been passionate about working with computers, sparked by her uncle, an engineer in Namibia, who introduced her to games and programming code. Despite accidentally breaking one of his games by tinkering around too much, her passion for Math and Science in high school led her to receive sponsorship to study computer science at a local university, subsequently landing a job at the same company upon graduation.
