The latest articles on DEV Community by Aakanksha Sharma (@aakankshasharma). https://dev.to/aakankshasharma https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F351015%2Fde87c97d-7e7a-4051-aa1d-d25112321b2d.png https://dev.to/aakankshasharma en Aakanksha Sharma Mon, 05 May 2025 04:54:56 +0000 https://dev.to/aakankshasharma/from-upsc-to-tech-256d https://dev.to/aakankshasharma/from-upsc-to-tech-256d <p>In 2023, I left tech to prepare for UPSC — studied governance, ethics, society.</p> <p>But no matter how hard I tried, I kept building in the background: automation scripts, app ideas, systems.</p> <p>Then it hit me:<br><br> 💡 <em>Tech itself is impact.</em></p> <p>So I returned to tech, stronger than before.<br><br> Now I build learning tools, solve hiring problems using AI, and mentor others on the same path.</p> <p>📖 <strong>Read the full story on Medium</strong><br><br> 👉 <a href="https://medium.com/@aakankshakumari6may/from-upsc-dreams-to-python-scripts-why-i-chose-tech-to-create-impact-39db3ad25b83" rel="noopener noreferrer">From UPSC to Tech – Full Story</a></p> <p>📍 Also on LinkedIn:<br><br> 🔗 <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-upsc-dreams-python-scripts-why-i-chose-tech-create-sharma-feyzf" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn Article</a></p> <h2> 🌟 For anyone in a gap year, on a job hunt, or switching careers: </h2> <ul> <li>You’re allowed to pivot.</li> <li>Growth isn’t always linear.</li> <li>Purpose and passion can coexist.</li> </ul> <p>📬 Connect or DM me:<br><br> 🔗 <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aakankshasharmaofficial" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></p> <h1> CareerSwitch #UPSCtoTech #WomenInTech #LifeAfterUPSC #TechWithImpact #DEVCommunity #Storytelling #CareerJourney </h1> womenintech careerdevelopment softwareengineering datascience