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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