{"id":1228,"date":"2024-05-29T13:21:57","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T13:21:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetechmama.com\/?page_id=1228"},"modified":"2025-04-08T16:15:40","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T16:15:40","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thetechmama.com\/?page_id=1228","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hi, I\u2019m Kavishka Fernando\u2014a Developer Advocate, a former software developer, a mom of a curious toddler, and a proud dog mom to five furry best friends. I travel the world for work, speak at conferences, and build community in the tech space\u2014all while navigating the beautiful (and sometimes messy) reality of being a working mom in tech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Mission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>The Tech Mama<\/strong>, my mission is simple: to share what it\u2019s really like to be a mom in tech. From airport lounges to late-night debugging sessions, from toddler tantrums to tech talks, this space is all about balancing two full-time roles\u2014tech professional and parent\u2014with heart, humor, and a whole lot of honesty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a fellow mom in tech, a developer thinking about transitioning into advocacy, or someone trying to make both career and motherhood work\u2014you\u2019re in the right place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You\u2019ll Find Here<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I write about the <em>real stuff<\/em>\u2014what it\u2019s like to chase career goals while chasing after a toddler, and how I use tech to make life smoother (when it cooperates).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what you can expect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Life as a Tech Mom<\/strong>: Traveling for work, dealing with mom guilt, finding balance (or trying to).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Career Growth<\/strong>: From developer to developer advocate\u2014how I made the switch and what I\u2019ve learned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lifestyle + Productivity<\/strong>: Tips for staying organized, working remotely, and making time for what matters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Behind-the-Scenes<\/strong>: Conference stories, community events, and how I prep for work travel with a toddler at home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why I Started This Blog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After years of working as a developer, I made the leap into developer advocacy\u2014a role that combines my love for tech, people, and storytelling. But becoming a mom transformed how I approach everything\u2014work, travel, priorities, even success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I started <strong>The Tech Mama<\/strong> as a creative outlet\u2014to share my wins, my struggles, and the hacks I\u2019ve picked up along the way. It\u2019s my way of saying: <em>you\u2019re not alone<\/em>, and yes, you <em>can<\/em> have a fulfilling tech career <em>and<\/em> be a great mom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join Me on This Journey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This blog is for anyone balancing ambition with family, code with cuddles, and career with chaos. I hope my stories, tips, and real-life moments resonate with you\u2014and maybe even inspire you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for being here. Let\u2019s build, grow, and thrive\u2014together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi, I\u2019m Kavishka Fernando\u2014a Developer Advocate, a former software developer, a mom of a curious toddler, and a proud dog mom to five furry best&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1228","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thetechmama.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1228","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thetechmama.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thetechmama.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thetechmama.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thetechmama.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1228"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/thetechmama.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1228\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1316,"href":"https:\/\/thetechmama.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1228\/revisions\/1316"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thetechmama.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1228"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}