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EGATalentStack | Getting to know Ruth
Q1. What is your current role within EGA Tech and what do you enjoy most about it?
I currently wear two caps: as team lead and senior engineer. My roles are not just about doing the work, I also make sure the people in my team continue to grow and that as a collective, we deliver something solid.
What I enjoy most is when we take on an ambitious project, push through the challenges, solve any problems that inevitably arise, and see it come to fruition. That feeling when the whole team looks at each other and says “We actually did this” is unmatched.
Q2. How did you get started in the tech industry?
I studied computer science in university. I leaned towards front end engineering at first, because I liked building things people could actually see and use. When I joined EGA Tech in 2023, life redirected me into Automation engineering. It was like the door to DevOps just opened. That pivot taught me that tech is bigger than just writing pretty code that works. You have to think about the whole process, from the moment you type your first line to the moment the user clicks on it. Automation made me faster, DevOps made me better.
Q3. What’s your favourite productivity tool or hack?
I like to keep it simple: I write everything down! If it is in my head, it is not safe and I tend to forget, so I jot everything down, from vague ideas to small action points. I have realised that it is not just about remembering to do things; writing things down clears my head so I can think straight. Plus, when you are leading a team, your notes can save everybody from the “but you did not say that” arguments.
Q4. Let’s pretend that you are an AI. Which new skill would you teach yourself in an instance?
I would learn how to read between the lines of what people say. Not just understanding the words they speak, but the real intent behind them. If I could master that instantly, I can give people exactly what they need, before they even know they need it!
Q5. What advice would you give to someone who’s just starting their journey in tech?
Do not get stuck chasing every new programming language or framework. Focus on learning how to solve problems. If you can break down a problem into small steps first, you can then determine and learn the best language to solve it. Tools will change with time, but problem solving is forever. And please, do not be afraid to break things (in a test environment!!) – that is how you learn.
Q6. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I like to read, as an escape or to learn. I also write because it helps me put my thoughts in order. And movies are my ultimate relaxation. A good film can give you new ideas in ways you will not even expect.
Q7. Finally, what’s your go-to comfort food?
KFC Crispy Wings. No long talk. That crunch after a busy day is healing.
