Lila Kurse, a software engineer with multicultural roots from Belarus and India, shares her journey into the tech world and her passion for coding, which began with a fascination for robots. Her diverse upbringing and experiences across four countries have enriched her understanding of various cultures and languages. Upon moving to the UK, she joined Axiom during the pandemic, where she found a welcoming and supportive team environment that she likens to a second family. Lila emphasizes the importance of asking questions as a means of learning and efficiency and reflects on the positive shift towards gender balance she experienced during her studies, where her class was notably composed of over 50% women. She encourages more women to enter the tech industry, highlighting the dynamic and inspiring nature of the field and expressing optimism about achieving gender balance in the near future.