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Emma Slight

Software Engineer

Emma Slight

What job or career would you pursue if you weren’t in your current role?

Something in health care probably.

 

What energizes you at work?

The people I work with and the work I do. I love having to creatively solve problems everyday. It is the best!

 

What topic could you give a 20-minute presentation on without any preparation?

Plate tectonics and volcanoes (especially the Taupo Volcanic Zone).

 

If you could start a charity tomorrow, what would it be for?

Something that encourages women/girls into tech.

 

What hidden talent do you wish you would have?

I would love to be able to sing like Mariah Carey or Whitney!

 

What would be your idea of the best holiday ever?

Anywhere with amazing shopping and a bit of art and culture to see.

 

What’s your favorite place to eat around where you live?

The General Cafe, Mount Maunganui.