About us
We provide workshops and events, connect members with industry mentors, foster a supportive community through meetups and conferences, and raise awareness for more inclusive industry practices.
Our mission
Empowering women to be at the forefront of Technology and Innovation
Our vision
Empowering women in their tech careers through education, mentorship, community building, and career services.
Code of Conduct
At Women Coding Community we are committed to a vibrant, supportive community where women can network, share experiences, and foster professional relationships, regardless of age, gender, visible or invisible disability, ethnicity, gender expression, level of experience, education, socio-economic status, nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, sexual orientation or preferred programming language(s).
The full version of our Code of Conduct could be find following the link:
https://womencodingcommunity.com/code-of-conduct
Website
womencodingcommunity.com
Upcoming events
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WCC Book Club: AI Engineering by Chip Huyen
·OnlineOnlineWomen Coding Community Book Club 📚
Feb'26 month's Book: AI Engineering by Chip Huyen
"A concise yet comprehensive exploration of the core concepts that underpin modern AI engineering. In an era where AI tools, frameworks, and APIs evolve almost weekly, designing a coherent, durable book is no small feat—and Huyen succeeds admirably." - Good reads
If you would like to have a say in our next book club read, do join our channel #prog_book_club.
If you would like to volunteer, do join our volunteering channel #bookclub_volunteers.Schedule:
⏰ 19:00 - 19:10 Introduction to Women Coding Community
⏰ 19:10 - 20:00: Book Summary & DiscussionHost: Silke Nodwell | LinkedIn
Silke holds an MSci Mathematics, First Class Honours, from Imperial College London. She has two years of experience in data science and machine learning. Silke is also a Lead at Women Coding Community, where she runs the bookclub and organizes talks by inspirational women. In her free time, she enjoys running and hiking. She has just completed her first marathon in May 2025.Co-host: Prabha Venkatesh | LinkedIn
Prabha is the Lead Data Scientist at Aviva. She holds a Master’s degree from Lancaster University and is a Lead at the Women Coding Community. Her interests include reading books, travel and cinema.👩🏽💻 About Women Coding Community
Empowering women in their tech careers through education, mentorship, community building, and career services is our mission. We provide workshops and events, connect members with industry mentors, foster a supportive community through meetups and conferences, and raise awareness for more inclusive industry practices.
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At Women Coding Community we are committed to a vibrant, supportive community. When attending our events, all members should follow our Code of Conduct. The full version can be found by following the link.67 attendees
Java bootcamp - Session 4
·OnlineOnlineDo you want to build strong Java skills but don't know where to start?
Do you feel overwhelmed juggling tutorials, documentation, and scattered resources while trying to learn Java on your own?Our Java Bootcamp is designed to give you a clear, structured path to build practical Java skills through hands-on coding, not endless theory.
But here's the thing: we're building this bootcamp WITH you, not just FOR you.What you'll learn:
Learn essential development skills, from basic syntax to advanced features. Build a solid foundation to masterJAVA and use any framework in future.
We need your input to shape the program around what the community actually needs.Help us design it:
Your preferences, availability, and experience level will determine how we structure this journey. Whether you're starting from scratch or ready to level up.To get the place, follow the link Java Bootcamp Form to register!
Beginner → Advanced Java Bootcamp for developers who want to build strong, practical Java skills through hands-on coding practice.
The goal is to help you gain confidence with Java, whether you’re just starting or aiming to write clean, production-grade code using best practices.
What to expect:
The bootcamp will be self-paced based on JetBrains Academy, with learning structured across Beginner and Advanced phases so you can progress step by step at your own pace.Earn a Certificate: Upon completing the course, including participation in discussions and submission of the homework, you will receive a certificate recognising your achievements.
Host: Zaynah Ahmed | Full-Stack Engineer | LinkedIn | Github
Zaynah is a full-stack software engineer. She has previous experience working on large-scale systems in telecoms, and now in the ad tech industry. She is focused on building robust, secure platforms and improving developer and user experience in fast-paced teams.Speaker: Adriana Zencke Zimmermann | Senior Software Engineer | LinkedIn | Github
Adriana Zencke Zimmermann is the Founder & Director of Women Coding Community, a senior software engineer at Centric Software with over 15 years of experience. Throughout her career, she has specialized in building robust backend systems, leading engineering teams, and driving technology initiatives in industries such as compliance, data management, and enterprise solutions. Adriana is passionate about inclusion in tech, empowering others through mentorship, and fostering environments where women can thrive both professionally and personallySpeaker: Sonali Goel | Senior Software Engineer at Tesco Tech | Website | LinkedIn
Award-winning (Women in Tech Award 2025 Winner) Senior Software Development Engineer with 15+ years of experience specialising in large-scale e-commerce, cloud-native Java architectures, and Agentic AI. As a core leader at the Women Coding Community (WCC), she blends technical depth with a passion for mentorship, community initiatives, open source contributions and more.👩🏽💻 About Women Coding Community
Empowering women in their tech careers through education, mentorship, community building, and career services is our mission. We provide workshops and events, connect members with industry mentors, foster a supportive community through meetups and conferences, and raise awareness for more inclusive industry practices.
Website | LinkedIn | Slack | Instagram👩🏽💻 Code of Conduct
At Women Coding Community, we are committed to a vibrant, supportive community. When attending our events, all members should follow our Code of Conduct. The full version you can find by following the link: https://womencodingcommunity.com/code-of-conduct26 attendeesJava bootcamp - Session 5
·OnlineOnlineDo you want to build strong Java skills but don't know where to start?
Do you feel overwhelmed juggling tutorials, documentation, and scattered resources while trying to learn Java on your own?Our Java Bootcamp is designed to give you a clear, structured path to build practical Java skills through hands-on coding, not endless theory.
But here's the thing: we're building this bootcamp WITH you, not just FOR you.What you'll learn:
Learn essential development skills, from basic syntax to advanced features. Build a solid foundation to masterJAVA and use any framework in future.
We need your input to shape the program around what the community actually needs.Help us design it:
Your preferences, availability, and experience level will determine how we structure this journey. Whether you're starting from scratch or ready to level up.To get the place, follow the link Java Bootcamp Form to register!
Beginner → Advanced Java Bootcamp for developers who want to build strong, practical Java skills through hands-on coding practice.
The goal is to help you gain confidence with Java, whether you’re just starting or aiming to write clean, production-grade code using best practices.
What to expect:
The bootcamp will be self-paced based on JetBrains Academy, with learning structured across Beginner and Advanced phases so you can progress step by step at your own pace.Earn a Certificate: Upon completing the course, including participation in discussions and submission of the homework, you will receive a certificate recognising your achievements.
Host: Zaynah Ahmed | Full-Stack Engineer | LinkedIn | Github
Zaynah is a full-stack software engineer. She has previous experience working on large-scale systems in telecoms, and now in the ad tech industry. She is focused on building robust, secure platforms and improving developer and user experience in fast-paced teams.Speaker: Adriana Zencke Zimmermann | Senior Software Engineer | LinkedIn | Github
Adriana Zencke Zimmermann is the Founder & Director of Women Coding Community, a senior software engineer at Centric Software with over 15 years of experience. Throughout her career, she has specialized in building robust backend systems, leading engineering teams, and driving technology initiatives in industries such as compliance, data management, and enterprise solutions. Adriana is passionate about inclusion in tech, empowering others through mentorship, and fostering environments where women can thrive both professionally and personallySpeaker: Sonali Goel | Senior Software Engineer at Tesco Tech | Website | LinkedIn
Award-winning (Women in Tech Award 2025 Winner) Senior Software Development Engineer with 15+ years of experience specialising in large-scale e-commerce, cloud-native Java architectures, and Agentic AI. As a core leader at the Women Coding Community (WCC), she blends technical depth with a passion for mentorship, community initiatives, open source contributions and more.👩🏽💻 About Women Coding Community
Empowering women in their tech careers through education, mentorship, community building, and career services is our mission. We provide workshops and events, connect members with industry mentors, foster a supportive community through meetups and conferences, and raise awareness for more inclusive industry practices.
Website | LinkedIn | Slack | Instagram👩🏽💻 Code of Conduct
At Women Coding Community, we are committed to a vibrant, supportive community. When attending our events, all members should follow our Code of Conduct. The full version you can find by following the link: https://womencodingcommunity.com/code-of-conduct19 attendeesJava bootcamp - Session 6
·HybridEncode Hub, 41 Pitfield St, London, N1 6DA, London, GBDo you want to build strong Java skills but don't know where to start?
Do you feel overwhelmed juggling tutorials, documentation, and scattered resources while trying to learn Java on your own?Our Java Bootcamp is designed to give you a clear, structured path to build practical Java skills through hands-on coding, not endless theory.
But here's the thing: we're building this bootcamp WITH you, not just FOR you.What you'll learn:
Learn essential development skills, from basic syntax to advanced features. Build a solid foundation to masterJAVA and use any framework in future.
We need your input to shape the program around what the community actually needs.Help us design it:
Your preferences, availability, and experience level will determine how we structure this journey. Whether you're starting from scratch or ready to level up.To get the place, follow the link Java Bootcamp Form to register!
Beginner → Advanced Java Bootcamp for developers who want to build strong, practical Java skills through hands-on coding practice.
The goal is to help you gain confidence with Java, whether you’re just starting or aiming to write clean, production-grade code using best practices.
What to expect:
The bootcamp will be self-paced based on JetBrains Academy, with learning structured across Beginner and Advanced phases so you can progress step by step at your own pace.Earn a Certificate: Upon completing the course, including participation in discussions and submission of the homework, you will receive a certificate recognising your achievements.
Host: Zaynah Ahmed | Full-Stack Engineer | LinkedIn | Github
Zaynah is a full-stack software engineer. She has previous experience working on large-scale systems in telecoms, and now in the ad tech industry. She is focused on building robust, secure platforms and improving developer and user experience in fast-paced teams.Speaker: Adriana Zencke Zimmermann | Senior Software Engineer | LinkedIn | Github
Adriana Zencke Zimmermann is the Founder & Director of Women Coding Community, a senior software engineer at Centric Software with over 15 years of experience. Throughout her career, she has specialized in building robust backend systems, leading engineering teams, and driving technology initiatives in industries such as compliance, data management, and enterprise solutions. Adriana is passionate about inclusion in tech, empowering others through mentorship, and fostering environments where women can thrive both professionally and personallySpeaker: Sonali Goel | Senior Software Engineer at Tesco Tech | Website | LinkedIn
Award-winning (Women in Tech Award 2025 Winner) Senior Software Development Engineer with 15+ years of experience specialising in large-scale e-commerce, cloud-native Java architectures, and Agentic AI. As a core leader at the Women Coding Community (WCC), she blends technical depth with a passion for mentorship, community initiatives, open source contributions and more.👩🏽💻 About Women Coding Community
Empowering women in their tech careers through education, mentorship, community building, and career services is our mission. We provide workshops and events, connect members with industry mentors, foster a supportive community through meetups and conferences, and raise awareness for more inclusive industry practices.
Website | LinkedIn | Slack | Instagram👩🏽💻 Code of Conduct
At Women Coding Community, we are committed to a vibrant, supportive community. When attending our events, all members should follow our Code of Conduct. The full version you can find by following the link: https://womencodingcommunity.com/code-of-conduct22 attendees
Past events
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