The Afro Dev Guy Podcast (ADG)

I know I haven’t recorded in a while but there is a reason.

The cloud is everywhere. People switching careers to the cloud. People are curious about a career in tech and consider the cloud as an option. This episode is all about me sharing what I think you need to get into the cloud. Also picked inspiration from people I have encountered curious about the cloud.

A lot changes when you first get the news that you will be becoming a Dad for the first time. A simple google search out there will bring up a lot of materials that favour women the most. There is very little for the men and so "We" just dive right in and focus on staying above water when the little angel arrives.  I have been thinking about this in the last few days and decided to make an ep...

I am excited about this episode of the podcast. Firstly, I get to have Miriam as my first female guest on the show and secondly, I get to speak with someone whose amazing work went viral on social media. It also happens we are colleagues at work. Her back story of how she got into her present roles is interesting, and I enjoyed learning more about Miriam.  About Miriam Khenissi Multi-faceted Produ...

After a long break from recording due to fatherhood, Christmas break and life in general, I am back again starting 2023 with a new episode. I get to meet speak with someone I have known for a time but haven't really spoken to. We get to learn about his career as a Data Analyst and most importantly his experience freelancing from Nigeria for US-based companies. His name is Ibanga Ibanga. Guest: Iba...

I recently caught up with Mitchel Offiong who I have known for a couple of years dating back to my undergraduate days. He is currently researching his Ph. D at the university of Exeter and I thought maybe I can listen and learn about his work. I hope you enjoy this as well.  Profile : Mitchel Offiong - Ph. D Researcher University of Exeter A Researcher/Lecturer with a demonstrated history of...

Mr Oludolapo Soboyede is a UK-based Software Developer and founder of http://www.yinkos.com/. With a long track record of working in the Software Space, I decided to catch up with him and get to hear his back story. When not doing what software developers do, he is into music and loves to tinker with Electronics.  He currently blogs at http://www.wonderousponder.com and if you are interested...

Interview with Martin Egede In this episode, I get to talk less and listen more. This episode marks the first Guest on The Afro Dev Guy Podcast. I get to learn and listen to the story of how Martin got into Tech. Challenges he faced and what keeps him going in his career. Martin Egede My name is Martin and I work as a Cloud Network Engineer for a company based in London. I started working in IT fu...

During the 2020 covid lockdown and the rising increase in online engagement through platforms like twitter, TwitterTwitter paces and clubhouse, there has been a significant increase in the number of people picking up interest in programming. I mean we have software channels on Instagram and Tik Tok which traditionally anyone who has been in tech for a long time would be surprised and it feels weir...

In this episode, I talk about the different ways to approach selecting your preferred technology stack. I give a back story of how I started and the path that led me to my current stack (Python).  There has been a spike in tech recruitment and transitioning from other fields into tech of late, especially during covid. The boom in job postings has shown a high demand for tech skills in differe...

When you live your country to a new place and try to fit into the work culture, the whole issue of VISA could either make or break you. In this episode, I tell a story of how I got to land my first job. I shared approaches I took, challenges you could possibly face and the best way to navigate this minefield. Learning about the culture of the society you looking for work in, understanding that the...

As a university student, as you get closer to graduating, you start wondering about the path to take outside the secure walls of the school. Considering Tech is every expanding and ever innovating, so there are endless possibilities. I cover aspect of life after university you should think of and some of things I thought of. Skills you probably need to developer before your first contact with the...

When I finally decided to chase the dream of becoming a software developer. There weren't enough learning materials or good learning opportunities. I started out with no computer but with a passion, textbooks and a trusted notepad. The episode details my journey from how I learned while not having a PC at home to practice programming with to when I finally had one. My first Job as a teacher involv...

As the first official episode of The Afro Dev Guy Podcast , it was best to start from the beginning. Why do I bother with yet another podcast. Who are my target audience, what is my back story and what are my intentions with the podcast. My background stems from Nigeria. I discuss what it was like schooling in Nigeria, how did I get into software development and the different exposures to tech I h...