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International Women’s Day 2026 centres on a clear message: Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls. It’s a chance to celebrate progress, but also to keep pushing for workplaces where women are supported to thrive, lead, and keep building.
At Magic Square Systems, we’re proud to work alongside talented women in tech — including Suhani, our UI Developer, who also brings strong capability in AI-focused development. We sat down with her to talk about her journey into software, what drives her, and what she thinks matters most for the next generation.
From law to development: a career shaped by curiosity and challenge
Suhani didn’t set out to become a developer. In fact, her first ambition was law.
“I wanted to become a solicitor or a lawyer. My dad is a lawyer… but he said no — and guided me in another direction.”
That shift turned into something powerful. As she began exploring the internet and emerging technology, her curiosity grew into commitment.
“I learned about new technology, and then I thought… I’m interested in that. Then I kept learning and practising.”
What kept her in tech wasn’t just interest — it was the mental challenge.
“In development, you need to prove yourself: yes, you can do it. Everything is a different challenge. I like the challenge.”
Logic, flow, and the craft of ‘good coding’
Ask Suhani what first drew her into development and her answer is immediate: logic.
“For us, the most important is coding — creating logic. It improves your thinking: we need to do this, then this, then this. It’s about handling the flow.”
Her approach to any task starts with structure and clarity.
“First I think: what is the requirement? What is the timing? Is there any difficulty? There are many things to think before starting.”
When asked what she sees as her biggest strength, she comes back to the same theme:
“My strength is logic and good coding.”
To Suhani, good code isn’t just about making things work — it’s about writing it in a way that’s cleaner, more efficient, and easier to maintain.
“There are so many ways to write code. If there is a poor loop, we can write it in a more appropriate way… reduce the lines… reduce the support… make it easier and direct.”
The excitement of learning something new
Suhani’s “happy place” in development is when she’s tackling something unfamiliar.
“If it’s something new that I never worked on, it excites me. Oh, I’m working on this part — I learned something now.”
That mindset shows up throughout her career story: the constant learning, the willingness to restart, and the confidence to adapt.
Women in tech: “It depends on you… believe in yourself”
When we asked Suhani about her experience as a woman in tech, she kept it simple.
“There isn’t competition because of gender. They all have the same brain.”
She recognises the industry is still male-dominated overall:
“I think males are more.”
But she doesn’t see gender as a barrier to entry today — she believes belief and persistence matter most.
“It depends on you. You need to believe in yourself. You can do anything.”
Where she does see room for improvement is in practical support, especially around motherhood and flexibility — something she’s seen handled well in previous workplaces.
“Some benefits like maternity leave… work from home options… it makes it more flexible.”
Career breaks, motherhood, and rebuilding confidence
One of the most powerful parts of Suhani’s story is her honesty about stepping away from work during pregnancy — and returning.
“When I was pregnant… I left my job because of travelling issues, and I had twins.”
During that period she still kept building in the background — personal projects, client work, and learning from home — even while managing the realities of pregnancy and pain.
Later, when she returned, she describes something many people quietly experience after a long break: the fear that you’ve lost your edge.
“When I started again… I forgot everything and then I start up with new.”
She says it took time for it to come back — around a month or two — but she pushed through.
That’s the kind of “action” that doesn’t always show up in job titles or LinkedIn posts, but it’s real resilience.
Her advice for the next generation: learn beyond one lane
Suhani’s advice to young girls considering tech is practical and future-focused.
“AI is… you need to learn AI.”
But she also encourages breadth — not limiting yourself to one narrow role.
“Don’t learn just one area like coding. Learn designing, networking… there are so many things.”
And when asked what keeps her motivated, she returns to what she values most: logic, creativity, and building tools that improve people’s lives.
“I’m passionate about creating new things… improving the solution… better UI… making people’s life easy.”
“I’m passionate about creating new things… and making people’s life easy.”
What she’s most proud of
Suhani shared a milestone she’s still proud of years later: being recognised early in her career.
“In my previous company, I got Best Performer of the Year in 2017… I had about one year experience.”
It’s a reminder that growth comes fast when you stay curious, keep practising, and stay open to new challenges — the same qualities she still brings to her work today.
“Success has no boundaries — not of gender, religion, or place.
Your life is in your hands. Believe in yourself. Stay strong. Trust yourself, and live the life you truly deserve." - Suhani Patel
Celebrating Women in Tech at Magic Square Systems
International Women’s Day is a reminder that women belong in every part of technology — not as an exception, but as a normal part of what excellence looks like.
We’re proud to celebrate Suhani, her skills, and the calm determination she brings to building thoughtful digital experiences.
Happy International Women’s Day 2026.
#GiveToGain #IDW2026
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