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A story of Fitroh Izatul Malkiyah, Bangkit 2023 Batch 2 Graduate from Informatics, Universitas Amikom Purwokerto It’s not a given that everyone can easily continue their studies at university. Fitroh Izatul Malkiyah (23), a young woman from Kabupaten Tegal, once faced difficulties pursuing higher education. Her family’s financial instability made it challenging for Fitroh—that’s what she’s called—to continue her education. “I don't want you to get your hopes up too much about going to college. I might not be able to afford it all the way through," Fitroh’s mom once said. However, Fitroh’s remained optimistic about going to college. She refused to let her family’s financial difficulties hinder her from her goals. After remaining hopeful, her perseverance paid off when she was granted a government scholarship. Finally, Fitroh’s college life began, and so did her Bangkit journey. What was the process that led Fitroh to become a successful tech talent? Let’s dive deeper into her i

A Story About Arrival Dwi Sentosa, Lecturer at Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bangkit Machine Learning Instructor Educational institutions and industries each have their strengths in providing tech training. Universities excel at solidifying a fundamental theory, while industries focus on implementing cutting-edge technologies. Arrival Dwi Sentosa (27), a Lecturer at Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), perceives that these two sectors can collaborate in shaping tech talents that can impact Indonesia's future. Seeing the students’ growing interest in AI, Arrival—that’s what he’s called—thinks that Bangkit is the best place to nurture this youth generation’s emerging passion. Therefore, believing that academia and industry can cooperate in cultivating Indonesian students’ interest in AI, he decided to contribute to Bangkit 2024 Batch 1 as a Machine Learning Instructor. How was Arrival’s journey as an educator and trainer in Bangkit? Let’s read the whole story! Teaching Is Not a Job; It’s

A story of Izza Auliyai Rabby, Bangkit 2023 Batch 2 Graduate from Communications, UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta The first step in becoming a digital talent doesn’t always involve formal education. Not all successful tech talents today have an educational background in this field. Izza Auliyai Rabby (24) is one of the 27% of Bangkit participants with a non-IT background, and he believes that he could be one of the thriving tech talents. Izza studied communication while completing his bachelor's degree at UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta. Besides communication, the other thing that Izza has persevered with since he was little is the world of pesantren (Islamic Boarding Schools). Born and raised in a family that upheld solid religious values, Izza has been accustomed to Islamic boarding schools since elementary school. However, Izza’s life, which was never far from the Islamic education environment, led him to discover his passion for technology. One of his Islamic school friends also en

A Story of Muhammad Abdul Aziz Al-Ghofari, Bangkit 2022 Graduate from Computer Science, Universitas Bina Nusantara Muhammad Abdul Aziz Al-Ghofari (23) embodies the transformative power of passion. Coming from Pagar Alam, Sumatera Selatan, he took a journey shaped by expectations from his family and his unwavering love for tech. He took a decisive turn during his years at Universitas Bina Nusantara (BINUS), where he discovered Bangkit—an opportunity that would redefine his career trajectory. Through Bangkit, he immersed himself in intensive learning and collaborative projects, honing his Machine Learning and teamwork skills for over 900 hours. His journey culminated in securing a position as a Software Engineer at PT Bangunindo Teknusa Jaya, an information technology (IT) services and consulting company based in Jakarta Selatan. So, how was Avei’s—that’s his nickname—journey in Bangkit? Let’s dive into his story! A Toy Merchant’s Son Who Loves Tech Avei, whom his family called Muaz, is

A Story of Muhammad Nasa’i Kairupan, Bangkit 2023 Batch 1 Graduate from Informatics, Institut Teknologi Kalimantan They say that the most significant achievements are born from the greatest struggles, and Muhammad Nasa’i Kairupan (22) understands this. Born and raised in Balikpapan, Kalimantan Timur, Sa’i—his nickname—faced significant hardships that shaped his life. During his high school years, he lost his father, the family’s primary breadwinner. Shortly after, his mother was laid off, plunging the family into financial distress. Despite these overwhelming obstacles, Sa’i refused to succumb to despair. Instead, he channeled his energies into a passion that intrigued him: technology. Recognizing the potential of the tech industry to change his life, he immersed himself in learning tech every day. This commitment led him to Bangkit, a transformative program designed by Google to equip aspiring tech enthusiasts with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the digital world. After

Nurturing future tech talents since 2020, Bangkit has trained over 20,000 participants with industry-relevant skills: Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, and Mobile Development (Android). This career readiness program is initiated by Google, supported by GoTo, Tokopedia, and Traveloka, and under the auspices of the Kampus Merdeka program by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (MoECRT). Google appointed Dicoding to be responsible for Bangkit program management and curriculum development, ensuring equitable distribution of tech education across Indonesia. It resonates with Dicoding’s vision: to be a leading tech education platform that promotes broader access to digital literacy for all. In 2024, with Google Indonesia, Dicoding incorporated Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the Bangkit curriculum. Google stated on its Google AI site that it wants to make AI helpful for everyone and is committed to improving the lives of as many people as possible. Knowing that AI