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+name: Sandra Ashipala
+position: Contributor
+image_path: ./sandra-ashipala.webp
+github: sandramsc
+twitter: sandraamsc
+linkedin: sandraashipala
+layer5: aaeb3b36-ac02-450a-bb7e-964ad9d818e4
+location: Namibia
+bio: "With a diverse international background, I've collaborated with companies in Germany, France, and Italy, gaining a broad perspective on software development. Thriving in diverse teams, I've worked with individuals from various backgrounds and cultures. These international collaborations expanded my professional horizons and instilled a deep appreciation for diversity's power in driving innovation.
+I hold a Master's in Computer Science from the Technical University of Berlin. Currently, I'm enhancing my skills in DevOps and Python. My journey of growth includes active participation in the Layer5 open-source community, where I eagerly contribute and thrive in the world of service mesh technology."
+status: Active
+published: true
+---
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