KUBICAST #171 - Career, Studies and Women in Tech with Giulia Bordignon #Spacecoding

In this episode of Kubicast, we welcome Giulia Bordignon, better known as SpaceCoding, for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation about the journey of women in technology. Giulia is a backend developer, content creator, holding a MSc in Computer Engineering, and is one of the most active voices for female representation in IT. The chat goes far beyond clichés, diving into structural issues like academic background, barriers to entry, and the subtleties of prejudice.

From undergraduate studies in the countryside to a master's degree in AI

Giulia shares her trajectory from her first contacts with technology, still in the countryside, to her decision to pursue an academic career. Her choice of college degree was driven by a search for financial stability and cultural influences regarding "respected" professions. Throughout the conversation, she reveals how subjects like accounting and administration felt limited until she found a way to combine creativity, intellectual challenge, and real impact in technology.

Barriers, blocks, and turning points

The episode also exposes how traumatic the first contact with technical content can be for people without role models or references. Giulia recounts how her first technical course in IT, focused on networking, kept her away from the field for some time. Later, her undergraduate experience and contact with AI completely changed her perception of technology.

Master's degree: training or ego?

One of the most provocative moments is when Giulia, with good humor, says she will pursue a PhD just to be called "Doctor." The statement ironizes the difference between personal motivation and market value, showing how academic titles are often not recognized to the same extent outside the university environment.

Technology, body, and well-being

Another highlight of the episode is the discussion about an active life and ergonomics. Giulia comments on how playing sports has always been part of her life, including during the pandemic, when she found bodybuilding as a new way to keep her body active. This relationship with physical health also extends to care for the remote working environment, such as using standing desks, ergonomic chairs, and taking stretching breaks.

Content as a tool for representation

Finally, the podcast delves into topics like social media exposure, the impact of haters, and the responsibility (and weight) of being an active voice for more diversity in tech. Giulia speaks frankly about the attacks she has suffered and how this only reinforces the need to continue occupying these spaces.

For those seeking real reflections on technology, education, and diversity, this episode is a masterclass.

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