Thriving as a Female Tech Talent in a Leading State-Owned Bank

A Story of Aulia Nurrahma Rosanti Paidja, Bangkit 2021 Graduate from Informatics Engineering, Universitas Brawijaya Growing up as the only child, Aulia Nurrahma Rosanti Paidja (25) was expected to follow a predictable path—study finance and eventually pursue a career in the industry that shaped her father’s life. However, Aulia had a different vision. Drawn to logic, data, and the thrill of solving problems, she boldly veered off course and chose to study Informatics Engineering at Universitas Brawijaya. Her decision was not only unexpected—it was questioned. Coming from a traditional family that viewed technology as a male-dominated domain, Aulia’s choice stirred skepticism. Yet those doubts only fueled her determination. At a time when most would have played it safe, Aulia leaned into uncertainty, pushing herself even further by joining Bangkit, a prestigious career readiness program backed by Google, GoTo, and Traveloka. What began as a leap of faith soon evolved into a transformati...