In this series, we feature inspiring women in M-DAQ who are doing their part in challenging stereotypes and making a mark for women in the tech industry.

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Motivation is what gets you started. Commitment is what keeps you going.

Recently commemorating her 10-year milestone with M-DAQ Global, Patricia Cheng embodies the essence of dedication, with her story being one of resilience and unwavering commitment.

As the Head of Site Reliability Engineers (SREs), Patricia plays a crucial role in the company's success. Leading her team behind the scenes, she ensures seamless integration of client applications and rigorously tests internal developments before production.

But Patricia's journey hasn't been smooth-sailing. In an industry where stereotypes and biases are not uncommon, she has faced moments of being overlooked and underestimated. Yet, with a quiet resolve and consistent efforts, Patricia persisted and earned respect with her expertise. Through highs and lows, Patricia has remained steadfast, her commitment never faltering. In her quiet strength lies a powerful message that with determination, anything is possible.

Read on to learn more about Patricia and her decade of commitment — a testament to the power of perseverance and dedication in contributing to the development of technology.

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Could you share briefly about your role in M-DAQ?

I lead a team of Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) to help clients integrate with M-DAQ’s applications and test the applications developed in-house to ensure that all functions work as desired before going into production.

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What are some challenges you've faced in your career in tech that you’ve learnt to overcome?

IT is a very male-dominated environment. In a new environment, I have experienced being brushed off and my contributions were overlooked. To overcome these, I needed to be creative with what is within my boundary and what is beyond.

I’ve learnt that I could help more people solve simple issues and build my presence from there. Soon, these people made my capabilities and presence known to a wider audience.

A mentor once told me: If I’ve heard a person's name often in discussions, this person would have caught my attention and made it worth my time and effort to assess his/her abilities.

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Share one piece of advice as a woman in tech

Hold your head high and persevere. Be proud that you contributed to inch up the percentage of women in FinTech!

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