Mouna is a Scala Backend Engineer. In this episode, she discusses her experiences navigating the challenges in both her studies and career. Mouna also offers valuable insights and tips on how to maintain a healthy work-life balance, all while pursuing success in the tech industry. Additionally, she shares practical advice on preparing for job interviews and highlights the importance of connecting with people to advance in your career.   Listen to the full episode and learn about her inspiring journey! ----more---- 00:00 - Intro01:45 - How she got into computer science02:52 - Her educational path03:35 - Her first internship04:45 - Gender Gap in Computer Science: The Experience from Education to Career08:20 - The obstacles she faced during her studies10:05 - Tech is for everyone, and people should accept that11:25 - Making an effort to create a safe environment12:36 - Her experiences before landing her first job13:33 - How she figured out which direction to take14:44 - How she got into learning Scala17:05 - Working on projects as proof that helps in getting a job20:11 - Which resources she used to learn Scala21:37 - Tips for job interviews26:05 - Be open and flexible to new ideas27:21 - Her impact on the team28:26 - Be expressive and kind29:25 - Celebrate30:06 - About her current job31:50 - Her learning experience34:35 - How to balance work and life36:39 - Advice ----more---- Podbean link: https://wiemzin.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techtak/id1732103530?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zRbfj8S0AKa4EhwyAAvHD?si=906fe22f41904a07 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/o944lr7p iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/135681345 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/TechTak-p3919993/ Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/techtakpod/ Twitter account : https://twitter.com/TechTakPodcast ------------------------------------- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 792Y1SKLWOJBWWSP -----------------------------------------