How a Nigerian marketing professional became a Software Engineer without prior experience

• A Nigerian lady shared how she got a job as a software engineer without previous experience in the role or a degree in Computer Science
• In the video, the lady said she was previously working for a tech company in the marketing team and picked an interest in the software engineering project elsewhere
• After some time, they decided to hire her to join the software engineering team, while adding that she also got an offer from the big four in tech in the UK to show that she had potential in the field

A Nigerian woman has shared her inspiring journey to becoming a software engineer, despite having no prior experience in the role or a degree in Computer Science.

In a recent video, she revealed that she was initially working in the marketing department of a tech company when she developed an interest in software engineering through a project in another team.

Lady lands tech job. Photo credit: @ssimora
Source: TikTok

After some time, her company recognised her potential and decided to hire her as part of the software engineering team.

She also mentioned receiving a job offer from one of the UK's Big Four tech companies, further proving her capability in the field. The video was posted by @ssimora.

Watch the video below:

Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions below:

Thekassandra said:

“Woww …..you’re so beautiful.”

Quinczar wrote:

“Without previous experience?????!!!! Wow!!!”

Chisimdi commented:

“Thank youuuuuuuu.”

Dozie Unegbu also commented:

“You are beautiful.”

Adunola_xx:

“Woah, God please do mine for me.”

Jesspeachwoah:

“Can you talk about your masters there the cost and all please.”

Gabbie:

“So proud of you!”

Quinczar:

“Congratulations, beautiful.”

Quinczar:

“How long have you been working as software engineer now, please?”

Chisimdi:

“Who would have thought?”

Cynthia Okafor:

“Congratulations Chisiiii.”

Tuntun.Al:

“Congrats and how is life as an engineer?”

Chisimdi:

“Thank you! It has its ups and downs, but overall, it’s great.”

In a recent development, Legit.ng reported that a lady, Winfrida Nkini, has excitedly announced getting her first tech job and celebrated it on social media.

Nigerian lady lands tech job, gets new iPhone 15

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that a young Nigerian woman who recently landed her first role in the tech industry has posted a video revealing the impressive welcome package she received.

The video highlights her excitement as she unveils the newest iPhone 15 and a selection of other crucial tech gadgets to assist her in her new position.

Her enthusiasm and appreciation for the unexpected gifts are clearly visible throughout the clip.

Source: Legit.ng