Naomi Mwangi

Naomi Mwangi shares her journey as a software engineer at Safaricom, detailing her experiences in hackathons and programs. Starting with her work at Safaricom, Naomi's role in building API solutions and integrating payment systems is highlighted, along with her passion for DevOps and automations. She recounts her early interest in technology, overcoming discouragement to pursue computer science in university, and the pivotal support from a lecturer. Naomi discusses her participation in hackathons like IBM Kiskit and Microsoft Game of Learners, where she worked on quantum computing and telehealth projects. The episode explores her internship at Safaricom during the COVID-19 pandemic, where she and a classmate secured a DevOps role. Despite challenges, Naomi's resilience and community support drove her success. Overall, her inspiring narrative showcases determination, seizing opportunities, and achieving success in the tech industry.