In an interview Just Entrepreneurs had asked me what got me into tech. Here was my answer:
I don’t think there was any one specific thing that got me into tech. My dad is an engineer, and he’s always been a strong influence on me. But aside from that, I’ve always been interested in STEM subjects; I like to create and engineer things. Growing up I created games and puzzles for my cousins to play with, and in high school I took robotics and computing classes as my electives. Ultimately my interests led me to select Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo as my undergraduate program, and because it was a co-op program, I ended up getting a wide range of tech experience in my early 20s – from MRI research to extrusion die optimization and CRM consulting. That, of course, kickstarted my entire career in tech.
The rest of interview goes into my background and my stance on women in tech, so check it out!
Sylvia Ng 