shahd maktaby | SheCodes

shahd maktaby

🇸🇾 Syrian living in aleppo, 🇸🇾 Syrian Arab Republic
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shahd's Story My interest in coding began during my university studies in Telecommunication Engineering, where I was introduced to logic circuits, digital systems, and programming fundamentals. However, it wasn’t until I started working as a graphic designer that I truly saw the creative power of coding — especially in areas like web design and interactive media. I began exploring how design and functionality come together in web development, and since then, I’ve wanted to gain hands-on coding skills to complement my creative background and become a more versatile digital professional.

🙋‍♀️ shahd's Motivation

After recently going through a challenging personal transition, including a divorce and surviving an abusive relationship, I’m determined to rebuild my life with strength and independence. As a Senior Graphic Designer with years of experience in branding and digital design, I see coding as the next essential step in my career. Learning how to code will allow me to expand into UI/UX design, web development, and interactive experiences — all of which are increasingly in demand. My ultimate goal is to gain financial independence, work remotely in tech, and be part of a supportive, global community of women in technology. I believe SheCodes can help me make this leap and build a more stable, empowered future.

🤹‍♀️ shahd's Hobbies

Creativity is a big part of both my work and personal life. I enjoy sketching, experimenting with animation, and exploring new design tools. I also find comfort in reading, especially books that help me grow emotionally and spiritually. Lately, I’ve found peace in listening to Quran recitations. When I need a creative reset, I enjoy walking in nature or watching short documentaries about women entrepreneurs and tech innovations. These small joys keep me inspired during difficult times.

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shahd's coding training

shahd has gained access to SheCodes Plus for at no cost. It’s a 4 month coding training that’ll take her from a beginner to a professional.

She'll learn popular technologies, from HTML, CSS, JavaScript and development tools. She'll also get to build her own online portfolio to showcase to potential employers!

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1. Basics Coding Workshop (3 weeks)
2. Basics Add-on (1 week)
3. Plus Coding Workshop (8 weeks)
4. Plus Add-on (2 weeks)
She’ll gain access to each portion after finishing the preceding portion. She’ll build up her coding knowledge gradually along the way. 🙌

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