Bangkit Blog

A Story of Zulfikar Pramadhana, Bangkit 2023 Batch 2 Graduate from Computer Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada Long before he joined one of the world’s leading tech giants, Zulfikar Pramadhana (24) was just a curious boy in Yogyakarta, tinkering with his late father’s laptop and exploring the inner workings of software. Raised in a humble household by batik entrepreneurs in Pasar Beringharjo, Zulfikar learned early on that success doesn’t come easy—and that self-reliance is key. These values, passed down by his parents, became the compass that guided him through challenges both personal and academic. That same compass pointed him toward Bangkit, a transformative career readiness program backed by Google, GoTo, and Traveloka. While many students saw Bangkit as a stepping stone, for Zulfikar, it became a launchpad, equipping him with the technical skills to thrive in AI and the confidence to aim high. Just months after completing the program, he landed a coveted role as an AI Engineer at S...

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...