GirlCode: Rewriting the Code

This week on the podcast, we're chatting with Thandiwe Nyandeni, a Senior Facilitator at GirlCode ZA and a 2018 GirlCodeHack runner-up.
Thandiwe is passionate about encouraging women to get involved in tech. She says, "It meant a lot to me to speak to other women and reach out to them telling them about this world and what it can offer them. Before coming into this space I didn’t know how male-dominated it was but being able to navigate this space has been an amazing journey that I’d like other women also to join in."
In this episode, Thandiwe shares her journey into tech, her advice for women interested in a career in tech, and her thoughts on the future of women in tech.

Welcome to our latest podcast episode! Today, we are thrilled to be joined by Lulu Ndlovu, a talented Software Engineer with a passion for all things tech. Lulu's journey into the field began with a bit of uncertainty, but her decision to pursue a two-year program at CTI proved to be the perfect fit. During her time there, Lulu discovered her love for software and code and has since gone on to become a successful software engineer.

In this episode, we dive deep into Lulu's tech journey and hear firsthand about her experiences in the industry. From her early days at CTI to her current work as a software engineer, Lulu shares insights, tips, and advice for anyone looking to break into the tech world. So sit back, relax, and join us for this inspiring and informative conversation with Lulu Ndlovu. 🚀 #SoftwareEngineering #CTIAlumni #TechJourney #WomenInTech

In this episode we chat with Veliswa, who is a 2x certified AWS Cloud Engineer currently working in financial services. She works with application teams on cloud migration strategies and cloud architecture designs. Veliswa has been in the IT industry for 20+ years, starting her career as a mainframe developer working on critical systems for car manufacturers, insurance companies, and banks.

In this episode, we have a chat with Archana Arakkal, who is a Machine Learning Engineer at Synthesis. She joined Synthesis in June 2018, bringing with her four years of experience in product engineering, cloud research and development and product implementation. Her current focus is on artificial intelligence (AI), AI education and responsibly getting AI systems into production. She is recognised for her AI expertise. She holds a Masters in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and she holds numerous certificates, including in Big Data and AWS.

In this episode, we have a chat with Gina, a Computer Science student at Stellenbosch University currently completing her final year of undergraduate studies. She enjoys representing students and is actively involved in leadership roles. This includes being a member of the Academic Affairs Council, and being the chairperson of the student committee representing Science students at the university; the NSC., 

In this episode we chat to Anita, she is an Information Security Professional. Her goal in the IT space is to not only develop myself but to extent her skills and knowledge to young girls who will shape the future of tech and innovation.

In this episode we have a chat with Dr Charis Harley, who is a Data Scientist at Synthesis Software Technologies where she works on projects that require the analysis of data with the aim of gaining new insights to support increased innovation within an organisation. She has a PHD in Computational and Applied Mathematics, with over eleven years of lecturing at the University of the Witwatersrand, experience at the University of Oxford and Texas A&M University and over 30 published articles.

In this episode we talk to Farah Moosa, Farah is the founder and Managing Director at NeonHive, She studied at Cape Peninsula University of Technology and completed a National Diploma in Events Management in 2010, After  completing her  qualification,  she  found  it  extremely  challenging  finding  suitable employment with no  experience  in  the  field  and  companies  that  were  looking,  only employed  those  who  matched  their  requirements.  After  many  applications,  starting  from  the bottom,  and  working  her  way  up  to  gain  various  experiences  to  become  marketable,  shw was fortunate to work for reputable event and marketing agencies, including African Gold Events and Colourworks Agency. This allowed her to gain valuable experience that would lead to her starting NeonHive.