My Journey into Tech – From Pre-Medical to Programming

By Aamna Azam Hello! My name is Aamna Azam. I’m a frontend web developer who recently completed a Full-Stack Web Development certification. But my story didn’t start with coding or computers—it started in a very different place. I come from a pre-medical background. I once dreamed of working in the medical field, but over time, I discovered a new passion—technology. At first, it was hard to imagine myself in the tech world. I had no computer science degree and no experience in programming. Everything was new. It felt confusing. But I was curious and willing to learn. I started small. I watched tutorials, joined free online courses, and practiced building simple websites. I made mistakes—but each mistake taught me something important. Slowly, I learned how to create webpages, fix errors, and make my ideas come to life through code. There were challenges. Sometimes, I felt like giving up. People around me didn’t always understand why I chose this path. But I stayed focused and kept learning—day by day. And finally, I completed my Full-Stack Web Developer certification. That was a proud moment for me. What I’ve learned is: you don’t need to be from a tech background to enter the tech world. You don’t need to be perfect or know everything. All you need is the courage to start and the patience to grow. To anyone—especially women or people from non-technical backgrounds—who are thinking about learning tech: you can do it. Don’t be afraid to try. Your background is not a weakness—it’s a different way of thinking. The tech industry needs different voices, different ideas, and people like you. To those already working in tech: let’s support beginners. Let’s create safe spaces where people feel welcome, not judged. Let’s help each other grow. I’m still learning, still practicing, and still building my skills. My journey is just beginning. But I want you to know: if I can do it, so can you. — Aamna Azam Frontend Developer | Lifelong Learner This is a submission for the WeCoded Challenge: Echoes of Experience

Apr 6, 2025 - 19:13

My Journey into Tech – From Pre-Medical to Programming

By Aamna Azam

Hello! My name is Aamna Azam. I’m a frontend web developer who recently completed a Full-Stack Web Development certification. But my story didn’t start with coding or computers—it started in a very different place.

I come from a pre-medical background. I once dreamed of working in the medical field, but over time, I discovered a new passion—technology. At first, it was hard to imagine myself in the tech world. I had no computer science degree and no experience in programming. Everything was new. It felt confusing. But I was curious and willing to learn.

I started small. I watched tutorials, joined free online courses, and practiced building simple websites. I made mistakes—but each mistake taught me something important. Slowly, I learned how to create webpages, fix errors, and make my ideas come to life through code.

There were challenges. Sometimes, I felt like giving up. People around me didn’t always understand why I chose this path. But I stayed focused and kept learning—day by day. And finally, I completed my Full-Stack Web Developer certification. That was a proud moment for me.

What I’ve learned is: you don’t need to be from a tech background to enter the tech world. You don’t need to be perfect or know everything. All you need is the courage to start and the patience to grow.

To anyone—especially women or people from non-technical backgrounds—who are thinking about learning tech: you can do it. Don’t be afraid to try. Your background is not a weakness—it’s a different way of thinking. The tech industry needs different voices, different ideas, and people like you.

To those already working in tech: let’s support beginners. Let’s create safe spaces where people feel welcome, not judged. Let’s help each other grow.

I’m still learning, still practicing, and still building my skills. My journey is just beginning. But I want you to know: if I can do it, so can you.

— Aamna Azam
Frontend Developer | Lifelong Learner

This is a submission for the WeCoded Challenge: Echoes of Experience