Aaliyah Dube Portfolio

Profile

Motivated and purpose-driven aspiring Software Developer with a strong passion for technology, gender rights, education, and youth empowerment. Currently expanding my technical skills through the Women Techsters Initiative Bootcamp while actively contributing to meaningful causes. As a Youth Chatbot Advisory Board Member, Mentor and Mentee Coordinator, and Community Lead, I am deeply committed to using technology and leadership to create positive social impact. I thrive in collaborative environments, value continuous learning, and aim to build a career at the intersection of tech and social good.

Experience

Youth Chatbot Advisory Board Member - Gender Rights In Tech

[July 2024 - Present]

• Provide strategic input into the development of a gender-based violence support chatbot.
• Advise on youth-centered communication approaches to make tech tools more accessible and empowering for young survivors.
• Advocate for inclusive digital spaces that prioritize gender rights and youth engagement.

Mentor and Mentee Coordinator (Volunteer) - Girls 4 Girls

[January 2025 - Present]

• Facilitate mentorship opportunities by matching mentees with experienced mentors.
• Organize and coordinate workshops to support leadership development among young women.
• Guide mentees in building confidence, setting career goals, and pursuing opportunities.

Community Lead - Girls In Books

[April 2024 - Present]

• Lead a global community of young readers focused on empowering girls through literature.
• Organize virtual book discussions, community events, and advocacy campaigns promoting girls’ education and leadership.
• Create a safe and inspiring space for members to share ideas, support each other, and grow.

Education

Software Development Bootcamp (In Progress) - Women Techsters Initiative

[April 2025 – Present ]

Topics: Web Development, Front-end and Back-end Programming, UI/UX Design, Problem-Solving with Code, Agile Methodologies.

[Athlone Girls High School]

Graduation Year - 2024

Skills

• Programming Languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python (basic)
• Web Development Fundamentals
• User Experience (UX) Design
• Project and Event Coordination
• Mentorship and Leadership Training
• Community Building and Engagement
• Communication and Public Speaking
• Gender Rights Advocacy
• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
• Team Collaboration and Remote Work Tools (Zoom, Slack, Microsoft Teams , Discord)

Certifications

• Introduction to Cybersecurity – [Google, Coursera]
• Introduction to Internet Of Things – [Cisco]
• UX Design Fundamentals – [IBM SkillsBuild]

Volunteer Work

• Facilitated youth mentorship programs focusing on leadership and empowerment.
• Supported GBV (Gender-Based Violence) digital solutions for young survivors.
• Organized community activities promoting literacy and girls' empowerment.

Interests

• Technology for Social Good
• Women in Tech Advocacy
• Coding and Software Development
• Youth Empowerment and Leadership
• Reading, Book Clubs, and Storytelling
• Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship