Cyber Babe: Vasiti Roko – The App Developer Creating Inclusive Tech for the Pacific!

Meet Vasiti Roko, a 20-year-old app developer from Fiji, building mobile tools that serve women, youth, and rural communities across the region.

Profile Overview:

• Name: Vasiti Roko

• Occupation: App Developer

• Age: 20

• Background: Based in Suva, Vasiti designs lightweight apps that run offline, offering critical resources like health info, business guides, and safety alerts.

Likes:

• Human-Centered Design: She enjoys listening to user needs and building around them.

• Hackathons: Vasiti loves coding under pressure with other passionate developers.

Dislikes:

• One-Size-Fits-All Platforms: She’s frustrated by apps that ignore Pacific context.

• Gendered Tech Gaps: She dislikes when tools don’t reflect women’s priorities.

Turn-ons:

• Tech for Good: She’s into people who build with purpose.

Turn-offs:

• Overcomplication: She avoids developers who value features over accessibility.

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