International Women's Day, 8 March, is a global day celebrating the achievements of women in myriad domains. To mark the occasion, we asked some of female Synapxians about the women who inspire them, and what they would say to encourage young women.
How would you describe your job in one sentence?
"I build mobile applications that seamlessly blend functionality, security, and user experience, ensuring that technology serves people in meaningful and intuitive ways."
What is one woman you are inspired by and why?
"I'm deeply inspired by Dr Fei-Fei Li, whose pioneering work in AI demonstrates how technical excellence and human-centred values can coexist. She didn't just advance the field—she consistently advocated for technology that serves humanity. As a mobile developer, that reminds me that building smart features isn’t just about performance — it’s about designing apps that genuinely improve people’s lives."
If you were to meet your younger self, what is one piece of advice you would give?
"Everyone's timeline is different—focus on building your own path at your own pace. Don't worry about matching other people's milestones. Trust your journey, celebrate the small wins, and remember that real growth takes time."
Getting to know Elly
My essential: "Earbuds are my daily companion—whether I'm commuting, working, or unwinding, they keep me connected to music, podcasts, and calls while helping me stay focused throughout the day."
What surprises people: "People are often amazed to discover I have a 10kg cat (my other two are a more reasonable 4kg each!). He's my gentle giant who's full of personality and never misses a chance to steal cuddles."
My daily win: "There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of solving a tricky bug—tracking down the issue, fixing it, and watching everything run smoothly again never fails to brighten my day."
Stay tuned for more profiles in the coming weeks!
