TecRoots: Recent Episodes
Alexander Bogle
Sparked by annual AfroTech Conference in California, host Alexander Bogle looks to discover what lessons and insights can be gained from the black tech community in New England. As a major education and business hub Alex dives deep into their motivations, goals, habits and background. Join him to learn what they are building, learning and teaching.
Monetized as a YouTube influencer in high school and the creator of multiple apps, Kyle Coleman has had a colorful journey to becoming an IT Professional. A recent graduate of Eastern Connecticut State University and current data analyst at The Hartford, Kyle is well on his way to shaping the future of tech.
Onyeka Obiocha is the current manager of the Thai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale University and former entrepreneur. In this episode Alex sits down and discover what keeps Onyeka motivated to help other reach their entrepreneurial endeavors and also, how his Nigerian roots shaped him into the business man he is today
Alex sits down with Andrew Kinlock to talk about his very technical role of being a GIS Coordinator for the town of Hamden, Connecticut. Andrew, goes into detail about how he’s been prepping data for companies for a while, how his faith in God comes in handy for his “coder’s block” and his involvement within NSBE.
In this episode of TechRoots Alex sits down with Database Support Director Lisa Oliver to talk about the importance of mentorship in IT.