In this episode, Esther speaks with Ruth Ikegah about transitioning from microbiology into tech. Ruth shares how learning Python and contributing to open-source projects during the pandemic significantly impacted expanding her skills and career opportunities.
She discusses the importance of having a supportive family as she made this career change, especially while working remotely during COVID lockdowns. Ruth also touches on the courage it took to leave her stable job to fully pursue open-source.
Ruth explains how open source allowed her to collaborate with people around the world, improving her communication and leadership abilities. She now leads CHAOSS Africa.
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