July 05, 2024

From Mdundo to Meta: The African Digital Journey of Dennis Wyre

1 hour 3 minutes

This episode of Power Talks with Suna Ronald features Dennis Wyre, a Strategic Partner Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa at Meta. Dennis discusses his career journey, from working in social media for a music startup to his current role at Meta. He shares his insights on working in the tech industry, how to get a job at a big tech company, and the future of social media in Africa.

Here are the timestamps for the episode:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:39 - Dennis Wairé's introduction and career background

00:03:01 - Discussion about Dennis's love for music and his connection to the artist Wairé

00:04:10 - Clarification on Dennis's current role and Meta

00:06:19 - Challenges and benefits of working remotely for a global company

00:09:25 - Advice on how to get a job at a big tech company like Meta

0:11:50 - The importance of a strong skill set and experience for landing a job in tech

0:12:27 - Working in different company environments and gaining diverse experience

0:13:51 - Disclaimer about Dennis's opinions not representing Meta

0:14:25 - Reasons behind Dennis's role switch after a year at his previous company

0:15:39 - Short break reminding listeners to follow the podcast on social media

0:16:27 - Details about Dennis's role as a Strategic Account Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa

0:18:00 - Structure of the team and collaboration with other departments

0:19:17 - Milestones and achievements in Dennis's career

0:21:33 - Discussion about the "Creators of Tomorrow" campaign by Meta

0:22:57 - What Dennis enjoys most about his role as a Strategic Account Manager

0:23:14 - Conclusion

Production Credits

Executive Producer: Ssuna Ronald

Sound Engineer: Gumisiriza Richard

Script Writer: Chinwendu Opara

Art Direction: Abdu Latif Okalang

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By Ssuna Ronald