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#34 IMPACT MASTER ABEL MASILA: A JOURNEY FROM RURAL KENYA TO SOFTWARE ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE #africa #tech #podcast #softwareengineer #inspiration
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Navigating the tech industry can feel like a Herculean task, but Abel Masila's story proves it's a climb worth making. Imagine starting from a mixed primary school in rural Kenya and ascending to the heights of software engineering — that's exactly the odyssey Abel takes us on. We traverse the peaks and valleys of his early education, through the fires (quite literally) of high school, into the self-taught world of tech mastery. Abel's tale is one of unyielding persistence, a flashlight guiding us through the sometimes obscure path of career growth in a burgeoning African tech landscape.
When Abel speaks of transforming from a joker to a top student, the power of personal accountability hits home. His journey embodies the essence of mentorship and the importance of aligning one’s career with passion, not just opportunity. With Abel, we explore the practicalities of job searching, the joy of finally being able to splurge on clothing post-success, and the nuanced realities of life as a developer, including the ones that don't feature in the glossy brochures. His narrative offers a clarion call to current and aspiring software engineers – your background doesn't define your future; your drive does.
We close the chapter on Abel's inspiring story by pondering on the future of African tech talent. His experiences serve as rallying cries for the African tech community to foster a nurturing environment for emerging engineers. From corporate hackathons to international collaborations, Abel's insights paint a future where Africa's unique challenges are met with home-grown, innovative solutions. Join us to uncover the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of a Kenyan software engineer who's blazing a trail for the next generation.
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Chapters
1. #34 IMPACT MASTER ABEL MASILA: A JOURNEY FROM RURAL KENYA TO SOFTWARE ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE #africa #tech #podcast #softwareengineer #inspiration (00:00:00)
2. Abel Masila's Journey Through Adversity (00:00:08)
3. High School Academic Transformation (00:15:23)
4. High School Leadership and Unexpected Challenges (00:23:00)
5. University Course Selection and Self-Learning (00:35:14)
6. Learning Software Engineering Through Hands-on Experience (00:40:04)
7. Journey to Software Engineering Success (00:52:45)
8. Ups and Downs of Job Searching (01:03:39)
9. Life and Job Opportunities (01:15:34)
10. Career Progression in Tech Industry (01:18:57)
11. Value of Money in Software Engineering (01:31:22)
12. Transitioning From Andela to KAS AI (01:36:11)
13. Tech Bros in Africa Discuss Money (01:44:24)
14. Empowering African Tech Communities (01:57:13)
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