Bri-anne Lake: Bachelor of Information Systems, FEIT
About her work
I believe that technology is the future - forever evolving within society and dominant. As an Indigenous woman who is passionate about IT, I can really infuse software implementations with Indigenous perspectives and ethics, especially within community. Possessing this unique aspect is not only rewarding, it’s also a privilege.My studies centre on sociotechnical systems theory and how a sociotechnical approach to business/project can be used to collect, store, process, and distribute information. Before going into this degree, I wanted to move towards being a Business Analyst, but my studies have shown me other avenues that I can pursue within the industry. The avenues I’ve so far explored have shown the possibilities are endless and the number of projects I’ve already completed have really opened my eyes to what I can achieve post university. For example, creating an app to help students to feel in touch with their social life and studies during the pandemic. My goal for this project was to implement software into an Indigenous Community while staying within the ethical construct and respecting the land.
A memorable win
A memorable win for me during my studies was when my work was recognised and published to the UTS website. During one of my classes, my group and I created an app that enabled students to be able to study while having that social aspect during lockdown. As students ourselves, our design was inspired by our personal experiences during the pandemic. The lecturer noticed the authentic work put into the overall project and decided to showcase our storyboard for the storytelling process.
Bio: I am a Wiradjuri woman with my traditional lands being around Warren and Dubbo. However, I grew up within Sydney, NSW. I am currently a 27-year-old in my second year at UTS and studying a Bachelor of Information Systems. My learning experience as a mature student was amazing as the possibilities are endless, regardless of age.
Growing up in Sydney, I was surrounded by the innovative technology within city life. Having this influence throughout my life, I’ve always felt myself drawn to technology, especially computers. I didn’t understand this passion in my teens as I was still discovering who I was as an adult. It was only when I was 25 that I realised the only constant I enjoyed in my life was the endless possibilities that the technology within a PC can offer and how it has really created a more innovative and convenient way of life for society.
Websites
https://lx.uts.edu.au/blog/2021/10/07/what-does-authentic-assessment-mean-to-you/
To be able to study my passions at university is both enjoyable and rewarding. Being the first within my family to do their degree really does give me the drive and passion to excel within my studies. Not only am Indigenous but being female within a field that is male dominated, I love to show people within community, especially females, that anything is achievable. – Bri-anne Lake
