Africa, Tech and Girls: Recent Episodes
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Tinyiko Simbine, co-founder of GirlCode speaks to various female role models in the tech space who are redefining what it means to be a woman in tech! We talk about everything from women empowerment, mentorship, career tips and emerging technologies!
This week on the podcast, we're chatting with Thandiwe Nyandeni, a Senior Facilitator at GirlCode ZA and a 2018 GirlCodeHack runner-up.
Thandiwe is passionate about encouraging women to get involved in tech. She says, "It meant a lot to me to speak to other women and reach out to them telling them about this world and what it can offer them. Before coming into this space I didn’t know how male-dominated it was but being able to navigate this space has been an amazing journey that I’d like other women also to join in."
In this episode, Thandiwe shares her journey into tech, her advice for women interested in a career in tech, and her thoughts on the future of women in tech.
🎙️ GirlCode Podcast Exclusive Alert! 🎉Hey, GirlCode fam! Get ready for an extraordinary episode as we dive into the inspiring life story of this week's special guest, the incredible Nsovo Manganyi! 💪Nsovo's journey began in a tranquil village far, far away from the bright lights of the city. Growing up in a place that seemed worlds apart from urban life, she discovered her unyielding love for the city from a young age. While her village was still in the process of development, Nsovo found herself captivated by the possibilities and energy of city living. 🌆 So, join us on this week's podcast episode as Nsovo shares her awe-inspiring transformation from a village girl to a city enthusiast. We'll explore her unique outlook on life, the challenges she faced, and the empowering lessons she learned along the way.Get ready to be inspired and empowered, because Nsovo's story is a testament to the limitless possibilities that await when you dare to dream big. Tune in to the GirlCode Podcast and let's embark on this remarkable journey together! 🌟
Welcome to our latest podcast episode! Today, we are thrilled to be joined by Lulu Ndlovu, a talented Software Engineer with a passion for all things tech. Lulu's journey into the field began with a bit of uncertainty, but her decision to pursue a two-year program at CTI proved to be the perfect fit. During her time there, Lulu discovered her love for software and code and has since gone on to become a successful software engineer.
In this episode, we dive deep into Lulu's tech journey and hear firsthand about her experiences in the industry. From her early days at CTI to her current work as a software engineer, Lulu shares insights, tips, and advice for anyone looking to break into the tech world. So sit back, relax, and join us for this inspiring and informative conversation with Lulu Ndlovu. 🚀 #SoftwareEngineering #CTIAlumni #TechJourney #WomenInTech
GirlCode Podcast's first episode features co-founders Zandile Mkwanazi, Tinyiko Simbine and Jeanette Theu, discussing their backgrounds and how they fell in love with technology. GirlCode is a social enterprise that empowers young girls and women through technology, aiming to change the tech space narrative across the African continent.
In this episode we chat with Veliswa, who is a 2x certified AWS Cloud Engineer currently working in financial services. She works with application teams on cloud migration strategies and cloud architecture designs. Veliswa has been in the IT industry for 20+ years, starting her career as a mainframe developer working on critical systems for car manufacturers, insurance companies, and banks.
In this episode, we have a chat with Archana Arakkal, who is a Machine Learning Engineer at Synthesis. She joined Synthesis in June 2018, bringing with her four years of experience in product engineering, cloud research and development and product implementation. Her current focus is on artificial intelligence (AI), AI education and responsibly getting AI systems into production. She is recognised for her AI expertise. She holds a Masters in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and she holds numerous certificates, including in Big Data and AWS.
In this episode, we have a chat with Gina, a Computer Science student at Stellenbosch University currently completing her final year of undergraduate studies. She enjoys representing students and is actively involved in leadership roles. This includes being a member of the Academic Affairs Council, and being the chairperson of the student committee representing Science students at the university; the NSC.,
In this episode we chat to Anita, she is an Information Security Professional. Her goal in the IT space is to not only develop myself but to extent her skills and knowledge to young girls who will shape the future of tech and innovation.
In this episode we have a chat with Dr Charis Harley, who is a Data Scientist at Synthesis Software Technologies where she works on projects that require the analysis of data with the aim of gaining new insights to support increased innovation within an organisation. She has a PHD in Computational and Applied Mathematics, with over eleven years of lecturing at the University of the Witwatersrand, experience at the University of Oxford and Texas A&M University and over 30 published articles.
In this episode we talk to Farah Moosa, Farah is the founder and Managing Director at NeonHive, She studied at Cape Peninsula University of Technology and completed a National Diploma in Events Management in 2010, After completing her qualification, she found it extremely challenging finding suitable employment with no experience in the field and companies that were looking, only employed those who matched their requirements. After many applications, starting from the bottom, and working her way up to gain various experiences to become marketable, shw was fortunate to work for reputable event and marketing agencies, including African Gold Events and Colourworks Agency. This allowed her to gain valuable experience that would lead to her starting NeonHive.
In this episode, we talk to Vanessa Raath, who is a dynamic, international keynote Speaker who promises to keep you perched on the edge of your seat. Her speciality lies in presenting about Tech Sourcing but she is just as passionate about Women in Tech and Online Branding. Vanessa has been described as a ‘Guru’ in the Tech Sourcing space in South Africa and is definitely the ‘go to’ Talent Specialist in this space.
This episode, we speak to Clara van Staden about mentorship. Clara is Backend Software Engineer at Over (recently acquired by GoDaddy) and works remotely from Pretoria. She spends most of her days building APIs (Golang, swoosh of Kotlin, some DevOps) to make Over for Web (https://www.madewithover.com/) come to life. Before Over, Clara worked at Globetom as a Principal Software Engineer and won two international awards from the TM Forum for her contributions to telecommunications standards. In 2018, she was named a Next Generation Woman Leader by McKinsey & Company. Apart from a love for technology, Clara also enjoys art as a hobby. She is passionate about mentoring as a means to create new waves of young stars in South Africa.
In this episode we speak to Tapiwa Muza, who started off as a GirlCode volunteer and is now a full time operations manager. We talk about her journey through tech and what ultimately lead her to GirlCode.
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In this episode, we have the co-founders of GirlCode talking about what is GirlCode, its mission and vision, what has been achieved so far and what is in the pipeline for the future.