Career Mentor:
Ryder Cao

 

Ryder discovered her interest in technology by noticing and observing just how much technology was changing.

After sampling other job opportunities, like Accounting, Ryder decided to pursue a career in technology after undertaking work experience and internships, which ultimately led to her current role at Microsoft.

MENTOR TOP SKILLS

  • Creativity

  • Problem Solving

  • Intercultural

  • A quote I live by:

    What you’re supposed to do when you don’t like a thing is to change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it. - Maya Angelou

  • When I was younger, I wanted to be:

    A vet or an interior designer.


  • I would tell my 16yr old self:

    It's really hard working out what you want to do, so try and follow your interests.

  • When I’m not working, you’ll find me:

    Spending time with my dog or catching up on Netflix.

CAREER TIMELINE

  • 2014 - 2017

    Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Systems at University of New South Wales

  • 2015

    Accounts Assistant at Clamenz Lawyers

  • 2016

    University Alliances Coordinator at SAP

  • 2016 - Present

    Associate Digital Advisor at Microsoft

  • 2016 - Present

    Member of Advisory Committee for Women's Football at AFL Players' Association

  • 2010 - Present

    Founder and CEO at Grace Papers