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      • Chisom Nwokwu’s 2024 Tech Scholarship Fund

      • The Chisom Nwokwu Tech Scholarship fund is available to 200 qualified learners from low-income households across Africa, aiming to bridge economic gaps and provide access to tech education.  I'm partnering with AltSchool Africa to provide financial support to aspiring learners from diver ... read more and apply

My name is Chisom Nwokwu (fondly likes to be called TechQueen) and I’m currently a Software Engineer based in Lagos, Nigeria.

I started my coding journey in 2019 as an Android Developer. In August 2020, I launched my first app titled “Igbo Amaka” - a language-learning app with over 10,000 downloads on the Google play store

In August 2021, I graduated from the University Of Nigeria, with a B.Sc in Computer Science right after I rounded up my internship with the Bank Of America, where I worked as a Technology Analyst.

In November 2021, shortly after my graduation, I joined Microsoft as a Software Engineer where I currently work with the sustainability team, whose aim is to help the company achieve its goal of becoming carbon negative by the year 2030.

Asides from engineering, I’m involved in other commendable activities in the tech ecosystem, where I’m constantly sharing opportunities, giving mentorship, and leaving the door open for others

In October 2022, I got nominated as a “RISING STAR OF THE YEAR”, by the Women Tech Network and also by She Code Africa as someone who has made tremendous progress in a short period of time.

With over 50+ speaking engagements, I spend my time helping people get started in tech, build early tech careers and land roles at top tech companies.

I do this by hosting 1:1 sessions, masterclasses, and I also dedicate my time to posting daily job openings on my social media channels

November 2022, I launched my first book titled “A Techie’s Guide into Big tech companies, it’s a complete roadmap to help you land jobs at international tech firms like Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon etc. Get a copy now!

As someone passionate about the tech ecosystem and seeing people excel, I plan to create more digital content around technology, my journey as a software engineer and helping others grow in tech through my youTube channel.

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