Category: Dear Tech Sis
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Woman in Tech For The Week: Haneefah Abdurrahman Lekki
Haneefah Abdurrahman Lekki is an award-winning tech community builder passionate about improving tech communities in Africa. She is the community manager at Ingressive for Good, a non-profit organisation dedicated to training 1,000,000 African youths and placing 5,000 of them in jobs. The organisation’s mission is to create and increase the earning power of African youth…
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“Have Mad Audacity,” says Clara Jack
Clara Jack has always had the ambition to do great things in her career. Despite personal challenges, she never let defeat hold her back from pursuing her dreams. With determination, Clara, a lawyer, has relentlessly carved out a successful path in tech, proving that no matter your disability, you can achieve great things. Her journey…
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Prof. Nike Osofisan: Nigeria’s First Female PhD in Computer Science
Image by Punch Nike Osofisan made history in 1989 as the first Nigerian woman to earn a PhD in computer science. In 2006, she further solidified her place in history by becoming the first African woman to hold the title of computer science professor. Adenike attended secondary school at Fiwasaiye Girls’ Grammar School, Akure, and…
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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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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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The Reality of Being a Newbie Data Analyst in Nigeria
Like any other sector, the tech industry has its fair share of ups and downs. It’s not a bed of roses, and as time goes on, the challenges can become overwhelming. In a candid conversation with The Stack Journal, Powei, a data analyst, shared her insights on the realities of being in the tech field…
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Woman In Tech For The Week: Peace Itimi
Peace Itimi is a dedicated storyteller, teacher, and passionate advocate for empowering people and businesses. With over eight years of experience leading marketing teams and consulting on growth for top companies in Africa and emerging markets, she has built a reputation as a global thought leader. Her marketing expertise covers different sectors, such as social…
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Meet Ada Lovelace: The First Computer Programmer
Image by 21kschools Augusta Ada Lovelace, an English mathematician and an associate of Charles Babbage, was born on December 10, 1815, in London, England. She is widely known as the first computer programmer because of her work on Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine. Ada was the daughter of the famous poet Lord Byron and reformer Anne…
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Woman In Tech For The Week: Tosin Oyetade
Tosin Oyetade is a data-driven marketing strategist who deeply understands current trends in the marketing world. She has worked on the marketing team for Access Bank, Gtbank, Kuda, and currently, working in the ULesson group. During her time at Kuda, Tosin played a key role in the success of Kuda’s partnership with Big Brother Nigeria…