How one Singaporean is bridging the gap between tech jobs and the Malay-Muslim community
[This is a sponsored article with the Singapore Government Partnerships Office.] “Help others whenever you can, even if you feel you have little to give.” For much of his life, Mohamed Satria Bin Sadon, 41, had always reflected on this lesson from his father, but never felt he was in a position to act on it while […]
A Singaporean tech professional named Mohamed Satria Bin Sadon is bridging the gap between tech jobs and the Malay-Muslim community. Satria, 41, reflects on his father's wisdom that one should help others whenever possible. Shortly after his father's passing, he began his job at Google. There, Satria noticed a disconnect between tech jobs and the aspirations of secondary school and ITE students.
These students had limited knowledge of the diverse opportunities within the tech industry, which Satria resolved to address. He reached out to friends and colleagues in the tech sector, forming a group called Malay-Muslims in Tech (MMiT) in March 2022. MMiT aims to expose people of all ages to real possibilities within the tech industry and help them envision potential futures for themselves, regardless of background.
The organization partners with like-minded organizations, such as Yayasan MENDAKI, to launch initiatives like talks, hackathons, and panel sessions. Satria also worked on an initiative called Digital Minaret at Yayasan MENDAKI, which aimed to equip less privileged residents with digital skills. MMiT's efforts have impacted nearly 5,000 participants, with many discovering new networks, forging partnerships, and even finding business opportunities. The initiative has even been mentioned in the 2023 National Day Rally speech.
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