Taking roots in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics(abbreviated STEM) industry  is a misunderstanding of the kind of spaces available to women, not just in Africa, but all around the world, and their ability to handle leadership positions with the high-level of finesse that befits such. For decades this misconception has held swear in certain areas of the industry until recently: women are not only just taking up spaces in the industry, but are on the frontline in leading the glorious revolution of the industry most prided sector, Engineering and Technology. Abongile is one of such women.

As the Software engineer in one of the leading company in the continent’s technology space, Derivco, which is committed to designing and developing trail blazing technology, she enjoys having her fun-time navigating and developing new tools in software and technology. Care to say she’s really enjoying it, today she joins us as we tackle this weeks topic, Taking up spaces and cementing ourselves as women in the STEM Industry