Breaking Into Tech, Moving Across the World, and Thriving with Mendix | Chelsea Veenstra

No computer science degree.
No traditional dev background.
Today? Mendix MVP.

Chelsea Veenstra proves that with the right mindset and the right support, you can break into tech and thrive.

In this episode of the Drag & Drop Podcast, Mendix MVP Chelsea shares her unique journey from a non-technical business background to becoming a certified Mendix expert at Cape Digital Solutions. She discusses the power of mentorship, the importance of a safe culture for learning through mistakes, and the growing role of AI in development. Chelsea also explains why more women in tech isn’t just about diversity it’s about delivering better outcomes.

She opens up about her relocation from the Netherlands to Australia, the challenges of starting over in a market where low-code adoption is still emerging, and the excitement of helping shape its future through her work with Cape.

Whether you're looking to break into low-code, considering a bold career move abroad, or working to grow adoption in a new region, this episode is full of honest insights and real-world inspiration.

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