Growing up, I was always the only female at every event I’ve joined. Whether it was sports, gaming events, or even hanging out with friends. I was the only female to ever be noticed as a “Cool guy with long hair”. Video Game Programming has been my interest since I was introduced to Computer programming. It is rare to hear that a female has done a program in a video game, especially if she comes from a different background that is not American.
Corrinne Yu is a professional programmer from Honk Kong but raised in the United States. She too grew up to be known as one of the “rares” not only in the industries she’s worked for, but even in her achievements in life. She studied Electrical Engineering before she even became a Programmer. She gained her experience by working with big Corporations such as: QuickDraw 3D, Ion Storm, Gearbox Software and was the founding member of Direct 3D for Microsoft. Reading about her, made me realize, if she can become this successful in the Programming world, then so can I…
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sorry, I posted the unfinished comment by accident. But do you have any other female developers or pro gamers that you also consider to be a source of inspiration? I ask because although this is male dominated industry, within the past 10 years there have been many emerging female developers. For example, there’s Jade Raymond, Amanda Wixted and Katherine ‘Mystik’ Gunn, among others who have made a big impact on the industry as a whole. However, I have always felt that we also need more Latino (male and female) developers who can make their mark in the industry.
I agree with you, and I’m planning on going down that path and becoming one of the few Latina’s in the industry. Yes you are correct on the male domination, but that’s why females are coming up just not being recognized as much as males are. (in my opinion)