I guess I'll fire off an #introduction like all of the cool kids are doing... Hashtags incoming!

Hello, I'm Tali, a #MolecularBiologist turned #SoftwareEngineer now doing cool stuff at #GitHub. Mostly into #ruby and #python but slowly learning #javascript and #react

I have just a few hobbies... #knitting #gardening #embroidery #CrossStitch #crochet #aquascaping #ModularOrigami #a11y #needlepoint #volunteering #parrots #sustainability #HousePlants #FiberArts #improv #MechanicalKeyboards...

... #photography #AIArt #thrifting #90DayFiancé #MachineLearning #OpenSource #DevTools etc. etc.

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I'm not sure any one mastodon instance encompasses all of these things, but for now I'm chillin on #hachyderm 

Also! I love to mentor other #womenintech and #CareerChangers , particularly those coming from #LifeSciences

Here's a #podcast interview I did talking about my story and how to spin your narrative when making a career pivot
https://webelongpodcast.com/episodes/tali-herzka-from-molecular-biology-to-software-engineering.html

Also I forgot #DystopianScienceFiction

We Belong Here: Lessons from Unconventional Paths to Tech

A weekly podcast hosted by Lauren Lee that aims to interview career changers & folks that are diversifying the tech industry.

@Tali Hi Tali! Happy to connect  I'm Michele, Boston (US) based and currently the head of #marketing at a start-up that has developed spreadsheet-like databases. Was in #AI Voice space for 4yrs before jumping into #data space! Love mentoring/connecting- founded a regional #womenintech meetup. Interested in #ethicaltech #accessibility #diversity & #equity. Also super into food, dogs, street photog., travel, & I am #neurodiverse