By Amanda Maslin, 10 June, 2025
Coffee. Code. Colour palettes. Just another day for QUT alumna and front-end developer, Kimberly Valenny at Deloitte Digital.
Kimberley’s double degree in information technology and creative industries helped her bridge the gap between design and development, enabling her to blend design flair with tech expertise to craft sleek digital solutions for clients big and small. Her advice to future developers? Get involved in clubs like Women in Tech at QUT and the ACS (Australian Computer Society) to build your network, gain real-world experience, and stay inspired by others in the industry. Surrounding yourself with a supportive community can open doors, sharpen your skills, and give you the confidence to tackle both creative and technical challenges head-on.
Watch what an average day is like in Kimberley's job at Deloitte Digital!
Kimberly’s study and career pathway
- Bachelor of Information Technology / Creative Industries, QUT
- Area Coordinator and Head Teacher, Code Camp
- Undergraduate Intern, Deloitte Digital
- President of Women in Technology, QUT
- Tutor, Girls Programming Network
- Faculty Student Ambassador and Sessional and Academic, QUT
- Front-end Developer, Deloitte Digital
Will AI replace front-end developer jobs?
AI might be shaking things up, but it’s not replacing front-end developers anytime soon. Here's why: Humans don’t just use technology; they experience it. Front-end developers are the architects of that experience, blending design with code to create intuitive, beautiful and functional digital spaces.
While AI can assist, it can’t replicate human creativity, empathy, or an understanding of how people interact with the web. If you're considering a Bachelor of IT, know that the tech industry needs developers who can build, refine, and humanise the digital world.
Why study IT at QUT?
Our Bachelor of Information Technology has been co-designed with industry and prepares you for the high-impact roles shaping the future: from AI and cybersecurity to software development, business analysis, automation and beyond. This degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), ensuring you meet national standards for professional IT practice.
QUT prepares you for a fast-evolving industry
Want to dive deeper? Check out our recent panel event with Careers with STEM: Demistifying AI + Cyber Careers. We sat down with IT experts across industry and academia including Professor Craig Costello from QUT, Jon Gooding from SAP, and Bemali Wickramanayake from Flight Centre Travel Group, to talk about the future of tech careers and study paths. The panel gave high school students and teachers a sneak peek at the seven new majors available to study in the Bachelor of IT from Semester 1, 2026.
