Category: Dear Tech Sis
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Software Developer vs. Tester Career Paths Explained
Software developers and testers play important roles in the software industry. Although their roles are different, they aim to achieve a common goal: a successful application. Software developers, often called coders or programmers, translate functionalities into code. They design, code, implement and maintain software applications. Software developers collaborate with stakeholders to understand software requirements. After…
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“In a team of 7 people, I’d be the only woman there,” — Nkeiruka on Navigating The Tech Industry
The Stack Journal spoke with Nkeiruka Ifeonu, a product designer with over three years of experience. NK tells us about her role as a product designer and what it means to be a woman in a male-dominated space. Can you officially introduce yourself to us and what you do in the tech industry? My name…
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Woman In Tech For The Week: Kadijat Okeowo
Kadijat Okeowo is a product marketing manager who loves working at the intersection of product, marketing, and growth to help products grow and scale by reaching their core audiences and achieving set goals. She works across the media, fashion, edtech, health tech, and fintech industries, helping products grow from 0 to 1 initial product development…
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Meet Hedy Lamarr: The Woman Behind Wireless Communication
According to a Chinese proverb, “A curious woman is capable of turning around the rainbow just to see what is on the other side.” This is not far from the truth; curiosity has made women stand out, invent things that seem pretty impossible, come up with brilliant ideas that have contributed greatly to society, and…
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Meet Gladys West: The Perfect Role Model for Women in STEM
When we think about women in tech who have made a significant impact on the world despite the odds, Gladys West immediately comes to mind. Her contributions have helped shape the women’s world today, and she is an exceptional example to the younger women in Tech. Gladys West, an African American Mathematician, is known for…
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What Does it Mean to Be a Customer Support Manager? Insights from Chimuanya Dike
Customer support plays an important role in the tech industry, especially in tech companies. It is responsible for helping customers with questions, concerns, and issues related to the company’s products or services. Customer support professionals speak with their customers via phone, email, chat support, etc. In our tech world today, customer support is often integrated…
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5 Influential Women Making Waves in the Tech Industry
Female talent from all across Africa, including Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, are reshaping the technology narrative.
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Michelle Alozie, The Super Falcon Who Moonlights As A Cancer Research Technician
Michelle made her senior debut for Nigeria as a 65th-minute substitute in a 0-1 friendly loss to Jamaica on June 10, 2021.
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Literature Meets Tech On Ifeoma Igwe’s Text-To-Speech App
She is also a technology enthusiast and the creator of a text-to-speech app with a Nigerian accent which she uses to listen to her manuscript.