As March closes, we would like to celebrate the women at Kanzu Code. In the last years, we have noticed several campaigns developed to equip and enable women to raise the bar like #Educateher #BeBoldforChange #BalanceforBetter #Generationequality #EachforEqual.
These movements have fostered the need to develop women’s capacity and also spread the need to have a balanced future for the ladies in all spheres of life. The development of all this has built a lot of space for women in different workspaces. It was around that year that a woman took on senior leadership at Stanbic bank. It is a good time for women. Here at Kanzu Code, we reached out to our ladies to get their thoughts on what they felt about equality at the workspace concerning the tech industry and spaces. This is what our staff had to say about what equality means to them.
Equality, to me, means a world where women have a balanced, unbiased and unlimited chance for different opportunities out there alongside the men. Let the world give her an equal platform and let her decide what she can and can not do.
For me, equality means treating everyone with fairness and respect and recognizing the needs of individuals.
And ensuring that people are valued and have the same access to all opportunities regardless of their differences.
For me, equality means treating everyone with fairness and respect and recognizing the needs of individuals.
And ensuring that people are valued and have the same access to all opportunities regardless of their differences.
On that note, this year, we had a set of ladies join us from Andela for an internship. They were tasked to do different projects and succeeded. They too shared some of their thoughts about what equality means to them and also spoke about their experience at Kanzu Code. This is what they had to say at the end of their term with us;
… Kanzu Code’s world according to the interns from Andela:
What advice would you give a person your age seeking to be an intern in the tech industry?
Try new things
What challenges, if any, have you faced as a lady in the tech industry?
Inequality in terms of opportunities, compensation, recognition, type of work
What advice would you give other ladies who would like to join the tech industry?
You can do it -:)
Which lady in tech inspires you and why?
Ada Lovelace was the first computer programmer.
What skills, culture, and examples will you look forward to using once you leave Kanzu Code and also in the future?
Working remotely
What have you learned during your time here?
I have learnt about the tools that can build a website with WordPress
Can you describe Kanzu Code in one word?
Christian
What did you enjoy most while working at Kanzu Code?
Working on a real-life project
What skills, culture, and examples will you look forward to using once you leave Kanzu Code and also in the future?
Working remotely
What have you learned during your time here?
I have learnt about the tools that can build a website with WordPress
Can you describe Kanzu Code in one word?
Christian
What did you enjoy most while working at Kanzu Code?
Working on a real-life project
What challenges, if any, have you faced as a lady in the tech industry?
I think it takes you too much work and effort to get recognised as a successful lady in the tech industry as some people still believe that the tech industry is a male-only field.
What advice would you give other ladies who would like to join the tech industry?
It takes a mindset, not a negative perception to do something. So go out there, and grab anything you want and most importantly, do it to your best.
Which lady in tech inspires you and why?
Ada Lovelace. Her algorithm invention at that time is inspiring, and the fact that she did that at the birth of computer science is quite inspiring.
What did you enjoy most while working at Kanzu Code?
A comfortable working environment from the team, plus the different fun events held.
What skills, culture, and examples will you look forward to using once you leave Kanzu Code and also in the future?
Remote work and games on Friday afternoon.
What have you learned during your time here?
I have been introduced to WordPress website development and customisation and working in a team.
What advice would you give a person your age seeking to be an intern in the tech industry?
Don’t be afraid to reach out for help on the things you have no clue about, however small and obvious something maybe, as long as you do not know it, always ask.
Can you describe Kanzu Code in one word?
United
Which lady in tech inspires you and why?
Ada Lovelace. Her algorithm invention at that time is inspiring, and the fact that she did that at the birth of computer science is quite inspiring.
What did you enjoy most while working at Kanzu Code?
A comfortable working environment from the team, plus the different fun events held.
What skills, culture, and examples will you look forward to using once you leave Kanzu Code and also in the future?
Remote work and games on Friday afternoon.
What have you learned during your time here?
I have been introduced to WordPress website development and customisation and working in a team.
What advice would you give a person your age seeking to be an intern in the tech industry?
Don’t be afraid to reach out for help on the things you have no clue about, however small and obvious something maybe, as long as you do not know it, always ask.
Can you describe Kanzu Code in one word?
United
What challenges, if any, have you faced as a lady in the tech industry?
There is too much competition with the other gender since men think they are the superiors of this ecosystem. It takes hard work and a lot of creativity to prove yourself out there.
What advice would you give other ladies who would like to join the tech industry?
It takes persistence and love for what you are doing to succeed. One must not give up when things get hard but rather use it as a stepping stone to another level.
Which lady in tech inspires you and why?
Lyndsey Scott. She’s an actress, model and app developer. The way she balances all these three mesmerizes me. She shows success in all her work. This makes me believe that despite all the work we have to do. If one balances her work, then it’s possible.
What have you learned during your time here?
I have learnt WordPress, teamwork, and how to behave in a corporate environment.
What did you enjoy most while working at Kanzu Code?
Friendly people and conducive working environment.
What skills, culture, and examples will you look forward to using once you leave Kanzu Code and also in the future?
Using Jira, working remotely and constant communication.
What advice would you give a person your age seeking to be an intern in the tech industry?
Always reach out when you are stuck and learn to associate with people when working on a project.
Can you describe Kanzu Code in one word?
Goal-oriented
Which lady in tech inspires you and why?
Lyndsey Scott. She’s an actress, model and app developer. The way she balances all these three mesmerizes me. She shows success in all her work. This makes me believe that despite all the work we have to do. If one balances her work, then it’s possible.
What have you learned during your time here?
I have learnt WordPress, teamwork, and how to behave in a corporate environment.
What did you enjoy most while working at Kanzu Code?
Friendly people and conducive working environment.
What skills, culture, and examples will you look forward to using once you leave Kanzu Code and also in the future?
Using Jira, working remotely and constant communication.
What advice would you give a person your age seeking to be an intern in the tech industry?
Always reach out when you are stuck and learn to associate with people when working on a project.
Can you describe Kanzu Code in one word?
Goal-oriented
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