Massarrah Mohammed, a Biomedical Engineering graduate from Baghdad, turned her passion for technology into a powerful career shift. Inspired by the rise of AI and the future of tech, she joined She Codes Too, where she gained technical skills, confidence, and community support. Today, she works as a Scrum Master at a software company, combining leadership, coding, and continuous learning, while inspiring other women to take bold steps into technology.

My name is Massarrah Mohammed, born in 2000, a Biomedical Engineering graduate, and currently a Scrum Master at a software company in Baghdad. Beyond work, I am passionate about music—I play the piano and also teach it to children and adults. Music and art deeply inspire me.

What motivated me to learn programming was my belief that the future belongs to technology. With the rise of Artificial Intelligence reshaping the job market and replacing many traditional roles, I felt that the tech sector was the most promising and sustainable path. Programming was also part of my university studies, where we learned about project-building, coding, and automation. This gave me confidence that I could develop myself further in this direction.

I had been following She Codes Too on social media since its early days, admiring its mission. So when I finally joined, my expectations were already high—and the experience exceeded them. The program was filled with challenges, excitement, and growth.

We learned not only programming but also how to approach challenges in life, solve problems creatively, manage projects, and take responsibility with commitment and discipline. These lessons pushed us to bring out the best in ourselves.

One of my favourite learning experiences was Excel, which gave us the power to extract any piece of information from data with ease. One of my best memories was when the program had to pause for a while but then restarted—we felt pure joy and were ready to give our all to keep it going.

Guest sessions also had a lasting impact, particularly those related to Human Resources and understanding the private sector in Iraq. They expanded my network, and for that, I am deeply grateful.

After graduating, I remained in my professional role as a Scrum Master, but my confidence in programming grew significantly. Learning SQL showed me that entering the coding world was within my reach, and it made me believe that other tech fields are not impossible either.

Adding She Codes Too to my CV gave me great confidence when applying for new technical jobs. Personally, the program transformed me. I became more self-assured, developed stronger communication skills, and gained public-speaking confidence through presenting my projects.

I believe programmes like She Codes Too give women real opportunities to step into the tech world. I used to wonder: Why do men dominate this field? But then I realised the answer—it wasn’t about talent, but about opportunity. Women were simply not given the same chances. Initiatives like this give women that crucial first push, showing them that what they want to learn is truly possible.

My advice to women is: apply, even if you don’t feel confident enough yet. Sometimes, jumping into challenges changes us in ways we don’t expect. As we say in Iraqi dialect: “Warrti nafsich”—“throw yourself into it.” Even if you don’t end up continuing in the exact same field, it won’t be a failure—it will be a valuable experience that opens new doors and helps you meet people who can guide you in different ways.

My journey with She Codes Too was a turning point in my life. It shaped not only my technical skills but also my personality, communication, and self-confidence. I am proud to have been part of this programme, and I believe that what I have learned will be the foundation for my future steps.