The Faces of ALX SE show
By Faces of ALX SE
The Faces of ALX SE showJul 05, 2023
Student takeover! Outstanding portfolio project highlight.
Meet Stancillous Raymond, one of the C13 students who created an outstanding project. We did this interview to celebrate his success story and share with the world his experience, during one of the most pivotal stages of his SE journey.
Join us in celebrating Faces of ALX SE 1 year anniversary!
In this episode, discover how the Faces of ALX SE movement started as the founding team of Julien Barbier, Lynn Nungari and Joy Atieno take you down the memory lane. Discover the thought and execution process that goes into building a vibrant community
Tech Girl Loveth Awusi on community building, freelancing and staying focused
In this special edition for International Women's month, Loveth Awusi talks to us about her incredible journey in the #ALX_SE program. Discover how she prioritizes her course work while still making enough time to support peers and even work on freelance gigs to pay her bills.
Cohort 9 graduates on what it takes to successfully finish the program
Cohort 9 successfully graduated on October 20, 2023. In this episode, Toluwani Ajibare, Dennis Nderitu, Flasier Akinyi, Lloyd Ngei and Afam Ugwuanyi takes us down the memory lane on what it took to stay focused and motivated to the end.
Nqobile Mtsweni's entrepreneurship journey as a Software Engineer
Nqobile Mtsweni knew from an early age that he is cut out for entrepreneurship. He founded Prime Script, a company whose sole purpose is providing smart healthcare solutions using software development as a driving problem-solving protocol. Tune in and listen to his incredible story
Terry Mochire: Gold Fellowship is a dream come true
Terry Mochire knew very well that she will need a career pathfinder since she was combining 2 very distinct career paths. Undertaking medical school at the same time with the ALX software engineering program definitely required a special type of grit. Terry graduated from cohort 5 and is currently a super gold fellow. Tune in now to hear her incredible journey and how she became a gold fellow
Did you know Maarten van Middelaar learnt C and Python at #ALX_SE?
Our super senior mentor, Maarten van Middelaar started teaching himself how to code from the age of 4 years. By the age of 7 years he had written his first line of code! He learnt C & python while in the SE program because he started teaching himself coding in the 80's, a time the 2 language did not exist. Tune into this episode to hear his amazing story of being a self-taught engineer
What goes on in the physical hubs for software engineering learners?
Are you curious about what exactly goes on in the ALX Africa physical hubs for software engineering learners? And how can you join? Tune into this podcast as our #FacesofALXSE Helina Abye & Koffi Adams who are currently employed at the Ethiopia & Ghana hubs respectively give us a detailed explainer
Terry Sophia on the power of learning in public
Meet Sophia Terry Wambui whose documentation of her #ALX_SE experience is a treasure trove of insights & inspiration for all #FacesofALXSE💡. From day one, she has tweeted it all laying testament to the true power of learning in public. Her efforts of learning in public have paid off in so many ways and she has been able to tap into and build a community of equally dedicated peers that support each through the program. Just click the link and get ready to be inspired
What if deferral is the only option?
To defer or not to defer is the biggest dilemma that most #FacesofALXSE face daily. Olusegun Olugbenga Adeleke finally found his footing after deferring 3 times! Zaineb Hammouda chose to defer, read some more on the shell project, came back with a bang & beat it at second attempt! So should you defer or not? Tune into this podcast to know what they did when faced with this dilemma.
Meet Kefas Lungu: The visually impaired Coding maestro Defying Boundaries!
Meet Kefas Lungu, the visually impaired software engineering maestro who sees & writes code from the heart! Kefas from cohort 9 sprint 3 is redefining the boundaries of possibility! Tune in to hear his story of breaking barriers & reaching for the stars
Dr. Obed Ehoneah: Success has history, that history is failure...
In this episode, Dr. Obed Ehoneah narrates his life journey and reveals details that have never been heard anyone before! Obed takes us through how his childhood and upbringing influenced his choices and drive in life. He also talks about the very many challenges that he had to overcome growing up from scarcity. Get ready to get inspired by his unique story of rising from being bottom of class to topping in the world and becoming a household name.
How can I graduate from ALX software engineering program?
Listen to this captivating episode as we sit down with 4 remarkable graduates from our ALX Software Engineering program. Get ready to be inspired as these successful graduates share their insider tips and strategies for achieving success from conquering coding challenges to harnessing the power of community support. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation that will empower you to conquer any obstacle on your path to becoming an ALX software engineering graduate. Tune in now and get ready to unleash your true potential!
David John: If we all give, we all receive equally
Seeing that most of his peers in the ALX software engineering program were struggling, David John started a series of masterclasses to help them. Tune in and listen to his incredible story of selflessness
Meet Vivian Heavenian, the giving ambassador
Vivian is a firm believer in the mantra that if we all give, we all receive equally. In this episode, she shares with us about her new AI venture empire she is building. She also gives us a glimpse into her world of service to humanity as she seeks to empower fellow young people in every way that she can through her WISE and LAST initiatives.