Ageism in Tech: A Young Lead Developer's Struggle

Ageism in Tech: A Young Lead Developer's Story A recent video shared online by a young woman, Viktoria Toristashevskaya, a lead iOS developer from Minsk, Belarus, highlights the challenges of ageism in the tech industry. In her video, Toristashevskaya discusses how her age is often a barrier to being taken seriously by colleagues and clients. She describes instances where her experience and expertise are overlooked simply because of her youth. "Some people don't believe I work in iOS development," she says, "or they are very surprised when I talk about my past experience." The video offers a personal perspective on a systemic issue, prompting discussion about age bias in the workplace. Toristashevskaya's story serves as a reminder of the importance of valuing experience and expertise regardless of age.