Author: Miracle Okah
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Woman in Tech For The Week: Adedoyinsolami Adeyeye
Adedoyinsolami Adeyeye is a Nigerian product management expert with three years of experience working with SaaS, Fintech, and Geospatial startups. She started her career as a backend engineer but soon discovered her passion for making a broader impact in the tech world. With the guidance of a mentor, she transitioned into product management and has…
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Stephanie Wants To Give Marginalised Communities A Voice
A famous Buddha quote says, “The mind is everything. What you think, you become.” If you believe you can challenge stereotypes, even if it means you have to stand out, you can. This rings true for Stephanie, a project manager, data analyst, and diversity and inclusion advocate, who has refused to let societal stereotypes define…
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How to Get Started in Software Development
Are you interested in becoming a software developer but not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place. This article will guide you through the steps to begin your software development journey. But before that, who is a software developer? A software developer uses programming skills to develop or improve existing software to…
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Woman In Tech For The Week: Abisoye Ajayi Akinfolarin
Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin is a Nigerian social impact entrepreneur and human development expert who has dedicated her life to helping women and girls in underserved communities. She is the Founder and CEO of Pearls Africa Youth Foundation, an NGO that educates, supports, and empowers susceptible young girls and women through tech education to achieve economic independence. …
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Meet Hassanat Abubakar: A Product Manager Making a Difference
Hassanat’s journey into tech was driven by her desire to make a meaningful impact. As a biochemist, she felt the need to transition into something more fulfilling after realising that her degree in Biochemistry might not offer enough opportunities for her as an entry-level. The Stack Journal sat down with Hassanat Abubakar, a product manager…
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Meet Radia Perlman: The Mother of The Internet
Image source: ZDNET Radia Perlman, popularly known as the “Mother of the Internet,” is an American computer programmer and network engineer who helped create the foundation of the Internet as we know it today. Born in 1952 in Virginia, she grew up in New Jersey and developed a passion for mathematics. She attended MIT, graduated…
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Startup Spotlight: alGROWithm
Image source: Techcabal alGROWithm is a company that helps African businesses grow. They do this by creating personalised plans that help businesses reach more customers and sell more products. Founded in 2018 by Bili Sule, alGROWithm has helped over 50 businesses succeed, including well-known names like Spleet, Chaka, OkHi, and Binance. Their services include marketing,…
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Woman In Tech For The Week: Kemisola Bolarinwa
Kemisola Bolarinwa is a Nigerian Robotics Engineer with 11 years of experience. She founded Nextwear Technologies, the first wearable technology startup in Nigeria. She designs and develops wearable technology to treat health-related issues. She invented a smart bra that identifies early-stage breast cancer. This wearable technology has the potential to save countless lives, especially for…
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She Codes Africa Announces Advisory Board Members to Empower Women and Girls in STEM
She Code Africa, a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering and celebrating girls and women in tech across Africa, has announced its advisory board members. They aim to bring these members together to expand their reach and guarantee a continuous sustainable future for women and young girls in STEM across the African continent. We’re on a…
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Brand Designer vs. Graphics Designer: Differences Explained
Although brand and graphic designers are both designers, they have different functions in the creative world. You might have come across social media graphics, advertisement poster, brochures, books, product packaging, magazines, billboards, reports, and even presentations – those are created by a graphic designer. A graphic designer uses software to create visual content that informs,…