WELCOME TO THE CONVERSATION ✦

There is more than
one path into tech.

Five professionals. Five journeys. One honest conversation about finding your place in technology.

CAREER-EXPERIENCE PANELGROUP DISCUSSION

01

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Five stories.
Five ways forward.

Illustrated portrait for Caren Agalla — **Caren Agalla**Panelist

Illustrated portrait for Joyce Ochieng — **Joyce Ochieng**Panelist

Illustrated portrait for Joy Karani — **Joy Karani**Panelist

Illustrated portrait for Sally Mulingwa — **Sally Mulingwa**Panelist

Illustrated portrait for Wambui Ng'ang'a — **Wambui Ng'ang'a**Panelist

02

TODAY'S FORMAT

Listen. Reflect.
Join in.

01 · INTRODUCTIONS

Meet the people

Hear each speaker's role, starting point and route into technology.

02 · PANEL

Explore the journey

Learn what the work involves, which skills matter and what shaped each career.

03 · DISCUSSION

Make it personal

Connect the stories to your interests and choose a next step of your own.

03

PANEL QUESTION · 01

Every journey has
a turning point.

A

What path led you to your current role?

B

Which challenge, decision or turning point had the greatest influence on your journey?

04

PANEL QUESTION · 02

Skills grow
one step at a time.

A · YOUR ROLE

What do you contribute?

How does your work help a technology team create something useful?

B · YOUR SKILLS

What matters most?

Which technical and human skills do you use again and again?

C · YOUR ADVICE

Where can we start?

What would you encourage students to begin practising now?

05

AS YOU LISTEN

Notice the threads
between the stories.

01

The path

Was it direct, surprising, planned or shaped by opportunity?

02

The strengths

Which skills, habits and relationships helped each speaker grow?

03

The spark

Which moment, role or piece of advice connects with you?

06

GROUP DISCUSSION · 01

Compare the
career journeys.

What similarities and differences did you notice across the speakers' roles and journeys — and which experience resonated with you most?

1. Choose a note-taker2. Let every voice in3. Pick one insight to share

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GROUP DISCUSSION · 02

Choose one path
to explore next.

Which technology career would you like to explore further, and what is one practical step you could take to learn more about it?

TRY: a free lessonASK: someone in the roleMAKE: a tiny project

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BEFORE YOU LEAVE

Your career does not need
a perfect first draft.

01Stay curious.

Ask how things work and follow the questions that energise you.

02Start somewhere.

One conversation, lesson or small project is enough for a next step.

03Keep your options open.

Careers change. Your experiences and strengths will shape the route.

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There is more thanone path into tech.

Five stories.Five ways forward.

Listen. Reflect.Join in.