The Blog
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Why Quiet Matters, Especially for Women in Tech
Discover why quiet is essential for women in tech. Learn how silence fosters creativity, prevents burnout, and led to the creation of the “One Quiet Thing” app.
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Observability vs. IT Monitoring: What’s the Difference?
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Hey Tech Sisters! 👋 Last week, we talked about IT Monitoring, the backbone of keeping our systems up and running by alerting us when something goes wrong. But today, let’s go deeper and talk about Observability, the next evolution that’s transforming how we understand, troubleshoot, and optimize complex tech environments. My Journey from Monitoring to…
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What is IT Monitoring? A Tech Sister’s Guide to Keeping Systems Healthy
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Hi, I’m Ann, the tech sister behind this blog and today, I want to talk about a topic that forms the foundation of my day-to-day work as a Senior Technology Consultant: IT Monitoring. IT Monitoring is one of those quiet superheroes in tech. It’s not always flashy, but when something goes wrong, it’s the first…
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What Tech Career Is Right for You? A Beginner’s Guide for Women Exploring Tech
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When I was starting out, I didn’t know exactly which tech path to take. I just knew I wanted to get a job. I studied Computer Systems and Network Technology, which opened doors to roles like Technical Support or Infrastructure and Operations. But back in 2003, the booming industry in Manila was Business Process Outsourcing…
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Rest Without Guilt: Why Doing Nothing is Doing Something
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We live in a world where doing is everything. We’re praised for staying busy, admired for our hustle, and often guilted into thinking that rest is laziness. But here’s something we don’t hear often enough: Doing nothing is doing something, something incredibly important. The Myth of Constant Productivity From overflowing to-do lists to back-to-back meetings…
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Why I Still Plan My Day with Pen and Paper
In a world obsessed with tech, my power move is something a little more… analog. You might be thinking, it’s a little ironic, isn’t it? A woman who works in tech (and advocates for it!) is still using a pen and paper to plan her day? Yep. That’s me. 👋🏼 As someone who lives and…
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“You Are Not Technical” — And Why That Doesn’t Define Me
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Several years ago, I joined a well-known global IT company. It was an exciting time for me. The team I joined was diverse, with people from different countries, backgrounds, and technical specializations. Everyone had their own strengths, and I was proud of mine—skills that I had honed over the years and was excited to share…
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You’re Not an Imposter—You’re Just Learning
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Ever felt like you don’t belong in tech? Like you’re just pretending to know what you’re doing, and at any moment, someone will call you out as an imposter? I’ve been there, and I know that feeling. Honestly, it comes and goes for me on a regular basis. Sometimes it’s triggered by others, but more…
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You Don’t Need to Know Everything to Start
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“But I don’t know enough yet.” I heard this sentence so many times not only from other people but also from myself. Whether you’re switching to tech from another field, returning after a break, or just beginning your journey—there’s this dreadful idea that we need to “know everything” before we can start. But here’s the…