Michaela de Bruyn

Michaela's Story My fascination with coding traces back to my middle school days when, at the age of 12, I enthusiastically dressed up as a programmer for career day. The allure of creating something impactful through lines of code lingered in my mind, even though I didn't delve into it until a few years later. Initially, I held the belief that the only gateway to the vast world of IT was through programming. It was only recently that I decided to explore the basics of coding, recognizing it as a powerful means to engage my passion for problem-solving. Coding has become my preferred method to unravel complex puzzles and exercise my analytical thinking. The realization that programming is not merely a job but a creative avenue for problem-solving has reignited the spark I felt back in grade 7. Now, with a more nuanced understanding of its possibilities, I am eager to delve deeper into coding, fueled by the desire to contribute innovative solutions and bring my ideas to life