Donia shares her experiences transitioning from quality assurance to software development, working in the aerospace industry, and moving to startups. She discusses the challenges and benefits of working in highly regulated environments versus more agile startups. Donia also talks about her involvement in open source projects, public speaking at tech conferences, and co-authoring a book on Go programming. She offers valuable insights on career growth, embracing new opportunities, and the importance of continuous learning in the tech industry.