My Unforgettable Experience at PyCon Singapore

Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to attend PyCon Singapore—not just as a keynote speaker but also as a first-time facilitator for the ‘Introduction to Python’ workshop!

In my keynote, "No Degree, No Bootcamp, No Problem: My Unconventional Tech Journey," I pulled back the curtain on:

• The harsh realities of job hunting without a "traditional" tech background

• How I turned freelance gigs and failed projects into a thriving career—despite the odds

• The unspoken biases in hiring (and how to navigate them anyway)

• Why resilience and relationships often matter more than credentials

This wasn’t a sugarcoated success story. It was a roadmap for the underdogs, the self-taught, and the overlooked. If you’ve ever been told tech isn’t for you—this talk was your proof that it absolutely is.

📌 Check out my slides here: [Slides]

The next day, I had the chance to guide over 20 participants through an Introduction to Python workshop. The group was a vibrant mix—students exploring a new language, career switchers taking a leap, and curious minds just soaking up the vibes.

Teaching technical concepts was more challenging than I expected—what came naturally to me wasn’t always easy to break down for others. But we dove into Python basics together: data types, variables, print() statements, loops (for & while), and more. To make it interactive, I designed a hands-on case activity where participants built their own budget tracker and even coded a Rock, Paper, Scissors game!

I’d love to hear your thoughts: How could I improve the workshop? What topics would you like me to cover next? Drop a comment below or DM me—I’m all ears!

P.S. I’m currently job hunting (hire me! 👀) and diving deep into geospatial data analysis. Let’s connect!