In this inspiring episode of Africans in Tech, host S. Lebbie sits down with Rubena “Ruby,” a rising star in the cybersecurity world. Ruby shares her journey from earning over $170,000 in scholarships (graduating debt-free!) to entering the tech industry with confidence and ambition.

We talk about:

Breaking into tech without coding

Salary expectations and growth as a non-technical professional

The grind behind success and what it really takes

Balancing Nigerian family expectations with personal goals

Long-term visions in entrepreneurship, AI legislation, and cybersecurity

Tips for winning scholarships and building generational wealth

Ruby’s passion for mentorship and community uplift

🔒 Ruby is researching Nigeria’s cybersecurity posture in collaboration with Harvard’s Cybersecurity Institute and planning her next steps into a master’s program focused on AI.