Fatima Taj

Hi! :)

My name is Fatima, and I'm a Senior Software Engineer (backend) at Yelp.

Here are some quick facts about me:

- I graduated from the University of Waterloo, Canada, in September 2019 with a Bachelor's in Mathematics. I recently completed a Master's in Data Science in December 2023.

- I did 4 internships during my undergrad, ranging from working at a semiconductor company to a trading firm.

- My first full-time role was as a Software Developer at DRW, a trading firm, where I worked for two years. I joined Yelp in October 2021.

- In 2022, I spoke at over 80 hackathons across North America. Additionally, I've delivered talks at the Women Who Code Connect Event 2022, Black is Tech Conference 2022 and 2023, Tapia Conference 2022, Women of Silicon Roundabout 2022 (London's biggest event for women in technology), Scale (Southern California Linux Expo) 2023 & 2024, WITS MidAtlantic (Women in Tech Summit) 2023, NDC Copenhagen Developer Festival 2023, Agile 2023 and delivered a keynote at cdCon+GitOpsCon 2023.

Why connect with me?
- Personalized Approach: Whether you're prepping for interviews, looking for career advice, or just navigating the tech world, I adapt my mentorship to fit your unique goals.

- Wide-Ranging Expertise: I can help with everything from mastering technical skills and public speaking to tackling imposter syndrome and planning your career path.

- Up-to-Date Perspective: My active role in the tech community means I offer fresh, relevant advice that reflects current industry trends.

Let's have a chat and work together to reach your tech career goals!

Come chat with me about Technical Interviews, Public Speaking, Women in Tech, Mentorship, Career Growth, Imposter Syndrome, Career Progression in Tech, and much more!