When she is not riding Taghazout waves, Amina Rezqi is in the Cloud, catching the cutting edge of technologies.
Can you introduce yourself?
My name is Amina Rezqi, I was born and raised in Casablanca, the youngest of a big family of four brothers, and two sisters.
I took a different direction from my family’s agriculture business, to become a cloud engineer working in tech. As I was growing up, my curiosity to travel grew, and I am thankful for this industry that breaks down country borders and bridges the gap between cultures.
Where were you born?
I was born in Casablanca, the Moroccan city that never sleeps, and grew up near the ocean. I still remember those Sunday 6am dewy mornings when my older brothers and I headed to the beach. While they played football, I was swimming next to them by the shore. Then I left home at the age of 18 to pursue engineering in Safi, a small city on the coast. The school had the greatest view, it was built on a cliff by the ocean. So I had the best five years learning about tech and surfing.
Why did you decide to study tech?
The reason might not be solid to some of you, but it is what it is, and it was thanks to a movie: The Matrix.
Becoming an architect was a childhood dream of mine. By chance, when I was a kid, I watched The Matrix movie with my family and, after rewatching it several times, and as years go by, (because we can all agree that The Matrix is a hard movie for a kid to understand) the Architect character played by Helmut Bakaitis triggered in me a reflection to go beyond traditional tangible architecture and discover new horizons. As if I was enlightened by technology. From my personal story, technology was an instinct until I found my way later.
How was your career growth going in Morocco?
My career growth in Morocco was decently fair for a newbie. Directly after my graduation, I was hired and already working in a startup environment that allowed me to grow faster, and my position as a cloud engineer helped me improve my skills in facing different clients with different needs, keeping in mind one goal: paving the way for successful digital transformation using innovative technology.
Why did you move to Luxembourg?
I felt the urge to start a new journey somewhere different, somewhere safe, and close to Morocco as well. I had the chance to discover Luxembourg through Anne-Claire, a brave feminine figure hiring in tech, and I’m so glad for the connection we built.
After introductory interviews, she presented Devoteam Luxembourg as a potential workplace. By the end of my interviews, I had made up my mind. Devoteam made me feel welcomed and included, and I was already starting to visualise my new journey in Luxembourg.
What would you say to encourage women to join the tech world?
During covid, everyone realised how important technology is. This industry’s final product is highly consumed by everyone; me, you, your parents, your kids…your loved ones.
Technology has a strong impact on the modern world, and we cannot deny it is changing it. So all of us: women and men, have a role to play in diversifying the workforce that will develop the tools for a better future.
So ladies, come and join us onboard, and be part of this global transformation. You will be warmly welcomed.
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