Tech Talk with Toni

   Etymologically, the word "project" essentially means "to throw or cast forward."  As students, we have all been assigned multiple projects to complete within in a stipulated time period whether we liked them or not, from papier-mâché in art class to solar system models in science.  We completed these projects for good grades at the end of the term, which may have led to an even greater incentive, that puppy you wanted for your birthday.  Moving into our professional lives as technology experts, we often face new projects, but now there's a paycheck waiting for us at the end.  This is great because we all have bills to pay.  But, if we focus only on the money, we might not be so willing to put in extra effort without getting paid for it. Recently, I began watching One Piece, and a common thread among all the main characters that stands out is their dedication to something they genuinely love.  Take Sanji, for example, who is so passionate about ...

2017-2019: They Don't Teach You This In School Five years ago, if you asked me about my desired career path, I would have confidently answered that I wanted to be a Biochemist.   However, this changed after I started working at a bank and saw people with degrees in Biology or Psychology struggling to find jobs in their field. This realization prompted me to research the job market through Caribbean Jobs , where I was surprised to find no job offers for Biochemists.  This made me question my career choice and fueled my desire to pursue a degree that would offer opportunities after graduation. While reading the daily newspaper, I came across an article about "Women in STEM" that sparked my interest.  The article talked about the need for more women to get involved in technical fields such as Computer Science and Engineering in the Caribbean.  Despite never having written a single line of code in my life, I convinced myself to give programming a try.  Even with the...