Cohort Stories: Meet Mohamed
vol. 3, no. 45 — guest post by Mohamed Barre
My name is Mohamed Barre and my journey through technology has been a long one. I started getting introduced to computers at my father’s halal meat store. It was there I discovered the internet, and I remember practicing my typing with Mavis Beacon. My first run in with code was probably when I discovered Myspace and used HTML. I copied and pasted HTML codes for layouts, designs, players, etc. to make my MySpace profile look the best.
I’ve always embraced technology, and even when I ran into problems I never gave up looking for the solution. Today I’m a sophomore at Quincy College working towards an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science with a concentration in Programming. My goal is to be a software developer who creates meaningful software that can improve the quality of life for others. I have various interests in the world of programming, from augmented reality to cryptocurrency, and I have a hunger to attain knowledge. Hack.Diversity is an opportunity that I am looking forward to taking advantage of and contributing to. I am looking forward to connecting and networking with others. It’s a program that providing underrepresented people like myself and others an opportunity to step into the innovation economy.
