Member Highlight: Becki Wordsworth

Behind every career in tech is a story of curiosity, growth, and continuous learning. In this member spotlight, we meet Becki: a CTO whose journey has taken her from a PhD in physics to software development, engineering leadership, and building products that make a meaningful impact. Alongside her work leading engineering teams, she is deeply committed to growing the tech community through mentoring, meetups, and initiatives that encourage more women to pursue careers in technology. Driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a passion for solving real-world problems, she’s proof that great technology is built not only with code, but with people.

Published:

Jul 28, 2026

2 min read

What do you do as a woman working in the tech industry?

I’m currently CTO at Meela, a platform that helps match people with the right therapist. My path into tech wasn’t a traditional one – I switched careers into software development about 10 years ago after working in other industries, and it was a big change.
Because I know what that journey into tech can feel like, I’m passionate about giving back to the community and supporting others on a similar path. I volunteer as a mentor for junior developers coming out of schools and bootcamps as they embark on their first jobs, and I also run workshops and give talks focused on encouraging and supporting more women into tech with organisations such as Technigo and Tjejer Kodar, to name a few. I also run a number of tech meetups like Sthlm.js and LeadDev Stockholm.
I received so much support and encouragement when I made the transition myself, and being able to give some of that back – especially to other women entering the industry – means a lot to me.

What does the Women in Tech initiative mean to you?

To me, the Women in Tech initiative is about creating spaces where women feel supported, encouraged, and genuinely seen. It’s about learning from each other, sharing opportunities, and reminding each other that we belong in these spaces. I love the idea of lifting others as we grow and helping make tech feel more welcoming for everyone.

If you could give one piece of advice to an aspiring woman in tech, what would that be?

Don’t wait until you feel “ready”, because you never will – most people are learning as they go, that is what being in tech is. Trust that you belong in tech just as much as anyone else. Stay curious, ask lots of questions (there are no stupid questions!), and remember that your perspective and experiences bring something valuable.

Fun fact: Do you have any pets or hobbies? Tell us about them!

Fun fact: I’m a huge Formula 1 fan and have been following the sport for over 20 years! I love everything from technology and strategy, to teamwork and real-time problem-solving. Thinking about it, there are actually quite a few parallels with what I do in tech now – maybe that’s why I’ve always loved it so much!