What we’re about
Microsoft’s Code Without Barriers is a program aimed at diversifying the tech industry and offering more opportunities to women and minorities.
The program’s mission is to help close the gender gap in the region’s fast-growing cloud, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital technology sectors. It provides a platform to enable female developers, coders, and other technical talent to contribute towards inclusive economic growth, encourage innovation, and better reflect the societal makeup of the Asia region.
Code Without Barriers offers skilling and certification in cloud and AI to increase the technical talent pools all the Companies and Communities that partner with Microsoft in this Program are committed to improving diversity within their organizations and offer career opportunities to female creators and developers.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Microsoft Melbourne - Code; Without Barriers: Mapping Your Career into Techlevel 5/4 Freshwater Pl, Southbank
Join us on 23rd July from 4 to 7 pm (AEST - Melbourne Time) at the Microsoft Melbourne office for an empowering afternoon designed to help you chart your unique path into the tech industry.
Building on the success of our previous events in March 2025, August 2024, and April 2024, Microsoft Melbourne presents fourth in-person meetup to engage discussions with interactive panel, and networking opportunities for academic scholars, industry professionals, and people at early-stage careers.
This Code; Without Barriers event is all about career mapping - whether you're a student, a career shifter, or someone exploring new opportunities in tech. Through candid conversations and practical insights, our panellists will share how they navigated their own journeys, overcame challenges, and built meaningful careers in areas like AI, data science, and software engineering. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how you can do the same, meet like-minded individuals and network with Microsoft employees.
Expect real talk on:
- Breaking into tech without a traditional background
- Building confidence and credibility
- Identifying your strengths and aligning them with tech roles
- Finding mentors, communities, and resources that support your growth
🎤 Meet the Panel:
- Sara Al Lawati - PhD candidate, RMIT University
- Bianca Bosco - Data science graduate, RMIT University
- Cienna Nguyen - Software engineer, RACV
- Afia Farzana - Cloud Solution Architect, Microsoft (Moderator)
✨ Whether you're just starting out or looking to pivot into tech, this event will help you take the next step with clarity and confidence.
Reserve your spot today!
