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A Story of Rini Aprilianty Riadi, Bangkit 2021 Graduate from Statistics, Universitas Islam Indonesia “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” - Martin Luther King Jr. With perseverance, everyone can push through life’s trials and get what they want. This spirit also resonated with Rini Aprilianty Riadi (24), a Statistics graduate from Universitas Islam Indonesia who was eager to learn Cloud Computing in Bangkit 2021. As a non-IT student, Rini realized she needed to adjust to this industry demand. So, when Bangkit knocked on her door and offered the opportunity, only one call crossed Rini’s mind, “Just take a leap of faith!” After Bangkit, she made a brilliant career in tech. So, how was Rini’s struggle in paving the way to her desired career? Let’s read her full story! Stepping Out from the Comfort Zone Born in Palangkaraya, Rini is the middle child and the only daughter of three sibl...

A Story of Nuril Hidayati, Bangkit 2022 Graduate from Geographic Information Systems, Universitas Gadjah Mada “Success is sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” - Robert Collier Anyone can become a tech talent if they have the passion, dedication, and hard work that Nuril Hidayati (23) has. The daughter of a carpenter proved that anyone, especially women and those with non-IT backgrounds, can reach their full potential in this field. Nuril–that’s what she called–was a Geographic Information Systems Student at Universitas Gadjah Mada who was eager to learn Machine Learning in Bangkit 2022. Despite having no prior experience in tech, Nuril was confident with her learning process. However, to be a Machine Learning expert, she had to push herself. Overcoming her insecurities and making continuous improvements every day were two things Nuril had to do to get what she wanted. Did she manage to do that? Let’s read her full story! Having Underprivileged Background Didn’t Discourag...

A Story of Dimas Nazli Bahaduri, Bangkit 2022 Graduate from Computer Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember “Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving; we just get stronger and more resilient.” - Steve Maraboli Our future isn’t determined by what circumstances we were born or raised. It’s the choices we make today that play an essential role in shaping it. Dimas Nazli Bahaduri (23), a Computer Engineering graduate from Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), believed in this. Since his father’s passing, life has been a relentless storm for Dimas. Yet, with each battering wave, his resolve hardened. He wouldn’t succumb to the dark undertow. Even better, he created his envisioned future; he wanted to be a distinguished tech talent. To get closer to his dream, Dimas joined Bangkit in 2022. As he graduated from Bangkit, Dimas sailed on a new voyage in the tech industry. How did Dimas pave the way to reach his goal? Let’s read his whole story! The Fortitude of Dimas’ Mind Born ...

A Story of Adisti Anjani Putri, Bangkit 2022 Graduate from Electrical Engineering, Universitas Udayana "Every woman’s success should be an inspiration to another. We’re strongest when we cheer each other on.” Melinda Gates Melinda’s statement above implies that women are capable of achieving their dreams and being an inspiration to others. They have the potential to succeed in any field, from science to technology. Regarding women’s involvement in technology, unfortunately, the gap is still substantial—only 26.7% of women hold tech-related jobs. Similarly, technology firms with over 10.000 employees report women’s representation at just 26.2% (Statista, 2021). This wall is what Adisti Anjani Putri (22) tried to leap over. Being a woman didn’t stop her from shining in Bangkit. Apart from being a distinguished graduate, she and her capstone team also created Fishku, one of the Top 15 Product-Based Capstone Projects in Bangkit 2022, and deserved incubation funds from Google and Dikti...

A Story of Yogic Wahyu Rhamadianto, Bangkit 2020 Graduate from Geophysics Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember Surabaya “I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.” - Albert Einstein Learning is a lifelong journey that allows us to grow as an individual. As someone who aspires to be an ever-evolving tech talent, Yogic Wahyu Rhamadianto shares the same mindset. This Bangkit 2020 Graduate from Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) believes that learning should never stop, especially for tech talents. Curious about machine learning, Yogic started his learning journey in Bangkit in 2020. The voyage finally led him to PT Berau Coal Energy, his current company, where he landed a job as a data engineer. Are you curious about Yogic’s learning journey in Bangkit? Let’s explore further! A Geophysical Engineer with Curiosity   Born and raised in Kediri, East Java, Yogic came from a humble family. The eldest of two siblings, Yogic had a sense of responsibili...