Commenced on August 28, the competition attracted a staggering 70,000 participants who engaged in rigorous coding tests and tech aptitude assessments.
On the occasion, Sanjay Goyal, business head of TechGig, said, “The 9th edition of TechGig Geek Goddess has once again established a standard for recognising talented female technologists from varied backgrounds and regions across India. We are committed to amplifying its impact, making it even more expansive and impactful in the years to come.”
The competition winner, Divya Porwal from Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology Sultanpur, said, “Being a winner at TechGig Geek Goddess 2023 feels amazing! It’s like a big pat on the back, saying, “Hey, you’re really good at this!” I’m so happy that my hard work paid off. Winning isn’t just a title; it’s like a high-five for all the effort I put in.”
Archana Reddy from JNTU Hyderabad, the 1st runner-up, said, “I believe that my experience with TechGig Geek Goddess will benefit my career in several ways. It was an honor to be recognised among so many talented women in tech.”
Mahak Garg from Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, another runner-up, expressed gratitude by saying, “I’m thankful to TechGig Geek Goddess for providing me with this wonderful opportunity to compete with the best female coders nationwide. The overall experience during the competition was an enriching learning curve.”
Anu Sharma from Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women also chimed in with excitement, “I have aspired to win this competition since my engineering degree days, and landing a place amongst winners is an honor.”
Pratiksha Vikharankar from the Indian Institute of Technology Varanasi (IIT BHU) added saying, “Solving intricate problems and refining my solutions for optimal results gave me a new outlook and was a great learning experience. TechGig Geek Goddess played a pivotal role in instilling a newfound belief in my abilities, and I am eager to leverage this confidence in future endeavours.”
TechGig Geek Goddess 2023 concluded on a note of empowerment and promise, with plans to continue highlighting women’s technological contributions.
