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Nathaniel Okenwa
Word count
759
Language
English
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None

Summary

Nathaniel Okenwa, a self-proclaimed fan of the Power Rangers and kickboxing enthusiast, transitioned from competing in National Championship matches to coaching new fighters and eventually sharing knowledge with others. He found similarities between his experience in kickboxing and coding, where each challenge is a puzzle to be solved using the right tools and techniques. As his passion for sharing skills grew, Okenwa became involved in leading workshops, organizing hackathons, and giving talks at meetups, but also noticed a pattern of underrepresentation of black people in tech. He now advocates for Diversity and Inclusion in Tech, aiming to inspire young developers from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue their goals.