Salsabila Nadhifah
Hi! I'm Salsa, a software engineer with over five years of professional experience building and maintaining reliable, scalable, high-traffic services that serve millions of monthly active users.
My interest in programming began when I was 14 years old. C++ was the first language I learned, and over the years I've expanded my tools, now Java and Python becoming my favorites. I enjoy learning new technologies and don't limit myself to a particular language or framework, I'm always excited to explore better ways to build software!
I'm currently taking a career break to focus on personal well-being, pursue creative interests, and support volunteer initiatives. At the same time, I'm continuing my professional growth by earning technical certifications and building independent projects.
If you'd like to connect, I'd love to hear from you! You can reach me at:
Work Experience
Education
Bachelor of Computer Science
GPA: 3.92/4.00
2014 - 2018
Certifications
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Oct 2025 - Oct 2028
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (003)
Apr 2025 - Apr 2027
Life & Interests
I was born and grew up in Indonesia and currently live in Singapore.
Outside of programming, I enjoy a wide range of interests, including music, sports, travel, art, and puzzles.
I'm self-taught on the guitar and piano, and I'm currently pursuing a lifelong dream of learning the drums.
On weekends, you'll usually find me swimming. I also enjoy cycling, going for long walks, and playing badminton with friends.
I love exploring new places and experiencing different cultures. Here are some of the destinations I've visited:
- Australia (States): New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia
- Indonesia (Provinces): Bali, Banten, Central Java, East Java, East Nusa Tenggara, Jakarta, Riau Islands, West Java, Yogyakarta
- Japan (Prefectures): Chiba, Gifu, Ishikawa, Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo, Toyama, Yamanashi
- Malaysia (Cities): Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, Melaka
- Singapore
- South Korea (Cities): Busan, Incheon, Jeju, Paju, Seogwipo, Seoul, Suwon
- Thailand (Cities): Bangkok, Pattaya
Although I can't draw particularly well, I've been interested in graphic design since I was young. These days, I volunteer by creating digital designs for various community occasions.
I also enjoy solving puzzles. While I used to spend much of my free time tackling coding challenges, nowadays you'll more likely find me attempting escape rooms. Here's a list of the escape rooms I've played:
- Alcatraz (2022) - Jakarta
- Classroom Crisis (2024) - Singapore
- Amazing School of Magic (2025) - Melaka
- Midnight in the Museum (2025) - Johor Bahru
- Money Heist (2025) - Johor Bahru
- Ninja (2025) - Johor Bahru
- Bajie (2026) - Johor Bahru
- Project Noah (2026) - Johor Bahru
Last but not least, I'm incredibly grateful to have a supportive husband and wonderful friends who have been with me throughout my journey. I wouldn't be where I am today without them :)