In this episode of Africans in Tech, Host Sahr Lebbie sits down with Djelika Bah, an inspiring entrepreneur, technologist, and student originally from Guinea , now based in Atlanta. Djelika Bah shares her journey from childhood dreams of fixing electricity in Guinea to becoming a computer engineering major and landing competitive internships — including one in Silicon Valley.

We talk about:

Growing up in Guinea

Switching from Electrical to Computer Engineering 💻

Learning through YouTube & visual repetition 🎓

Landing her first internship as a sophomore ✨

How a mentor helped shift her mindset 💡

The Silicon Valley internship that changed her life 🚀

Building business acumen & presentation skills 💼

Getting certified (CCNA & CCNP) and breaking into the tech world 📈

Why hands-on experience always beats theory 🔧

Sacrifices, side hustles, and staying resilient 💪🏾

This episode is packed with practical gems for students, early-career professionals, and anyone navigating their way into tech from unconventional paths.