Giovana do Nascimento Pena, a full-stack application developer at IBM, is an influential figure in the tech community, particularly within the Elastic Community. With a background in systems analysis and a postgraduate degree in DevOps, she is actively involved in tech initiatives, including being part of the Black Girls Institute and leading IBM's internal technical community. Giovana's journey with Elastic began in 2019, leading her to become a passionate community organizer and a Bronze Contributor. Her involvement with the Elastic Contributor Program has provided her with training, visibility, and technical support, helping her stand out in her field. She emphasizes the importance of tech communities in offering growth, learning, and networking opportunities, and sees them as pivotal in shaping careers and personal growth. As a woman in tech, she acknowledges the challenges but is committed to inspiring other women and believes in the global impact women can have in this field. Giovana encourages others to foster community engagement to support professional growth and create opportunities in regions lacking such resources.