As a Senior Software Engineer at MongoDB, Maria van Keulen has been instrumental in making an impact on the company's technical projects and initiatives. She is a member of the Underrepresented Genders in Tech group, which aims to foster growth and networking opportunities for underrepresented genders in technical roles. Through her leadership and passion projects, Maria has grown professionally and personally, taking on challenging tasks such as leading the Replica Set Flow Control project and mentoring interns. Her experiences have taught her valuable lessons about collaboration, communication, and adaptability, allowing her to demonstrate autonomy and leadership skills. Maria is proud to be a part of MongoDB's welcoming community, where she can develop exciting technologies and make a meaningful impact both in and out of her daily work tasks.