Ada Nduka Oyom has spent her career championing one central mission: ensuring African women are not left behind in technology.
As the founder of She Code Africa (SCA)—a community that has grown into one of the continent’s most influential women-in-tech movements—she has created pathways for thousands of African girls and women to gain access to coding, mentorship, and global opportunities.
Her journey began in Enugu, Nigeria, where she studied microbiology at the University of Nigeria but quickly pivoted into technology through self-learning and early career roles in developer advocacy.
That pivot became personal. Ada noticed not only the lack of women in engineering teams but also the lack of support systems for those who dared to step in.
What started as a small support network in 2016 eventually formalized into She Code Africa, now a thriving non-profit with chapters in multiple African countries.
SCA’s impact is both measurable and visible. From bootcamps and scholarship programs to internships and mentorship networks, the initiative has helped thousands of African women secure global tech roles and gain certifications that accelerate their careers.
The community itself—spanning tens of thousands of members—is proof that when women are given tools, they build bridges for others.
Ada’s influence also extends beyond community building.
She is a Developer Relations Ecosystem Community Manager at Google where she supports Africa’s broader developer ecosystem.
Her dual role as a community leader and ecosystem strategist places her at a unique intersection of grassroots empowerment and global technology advocacy.
Recognized by the UK’s Future Awards Africa Prize for Leading Conversations and spotlighted in global tech media, Ada Nduka Oyom’s voice is shaping not just access but narratives around African women in technology.
She is also a Mozilla Open Leader alum and has been featured among the 100 Most Influential Women in Technology in Africa.
At the core of her work is a philosophy that blends empathy with action.
“Technology is not just about building products,” she often notes in conversations, “it’s about building people.”
That ethos has allowed She Code Africa to move from a small peer support system into a continent-wide pipeline of women who are redefining what Africa’s future in technology looks like.
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