Mia de Búrca is an Irish software engineer based in Melbourne.

Her early interest in natural language and linguistics unexpectedly transformed into a career in programming.

Mia is passionate about building thoughtful, user-centered software and creating empathetic engineering cultures where people can learn, grow, and do meaningful work together.

Recently, she has been exploring sustainable software and the environmental impact of modern systems, with a growing interest in how thoughtful engineering practices can shape a more responsible future for AI and technology.