There is no one way to forge a successful and impactful career in technology — and sometimes a non-linear approach is all part of the plan

Danielle B

Here, Danielle B. a linguistics graduate and a Technical Program Manager from Meta, reflects on how her languages background shaped her tech ambitions, how she navigated a career alongside family obligations and international moves — and how you can bag the role you want, even if you don’t check all the boxes on the job description.