Join us as we explore the inspiring story of Dr. Olumuyiwa Olumo, a brilliant mind who transitioned from Nigeria to becoming a prolific software engineer in the United States. Discover how his love for mathematics, early challenges, and transformative experiences shaped his incredible journey. From navigating the complexities of education…
In this video, I take you through a live debugging session using Replit—a powerful online development environment. Whether you're working on a micro SaaS project, learning to code, or just exploring tools to streamline your workflow, Replit makes debugging intuitive and fast. You'll see me: Identify bugs step-by-step in my…
In this episode of Leap with Japa, we explore the next chapter in the journey of growth and opportunity. Join Saheed Adepoju as he shares the story behind the launch of Narralize, an innovative tool breaking barriers by transforming PDFs into multilingual audio summaries, and how his software studio, Prossess,…
In this episode of Leap with Japa, we dive into the exciting world of AI and explore how it's becoming the new coding agent, transforming the way we work and create. Join me as I walk through the powerful AI tools I use—Claude AI, V0, ChatGPT, and Cursor AI—and share…
In this episode, we dive into the remarkable journey of Maxwell, an electrical engineer whose career has taken him from Nigeria to the UK, France, and now Canada. Maxwell shares his experiences in the nuclear power sector, detailing the challenges and triumphs he's encountered along the way. From mastering French…
In this episode, we dive into the remarkable journey of Maxwell, an electrical engineer whose career has taken him from Nigeria to the UK, France, and Canada. Maxwell shares his experiences in the nuclear power sector, detailing the challenges and triumphs he's encountered along the way. From mastering French to…
In this insightful episode, we sit down with Dr. Ojo, a biochemist who shares his inspiring journey from Nigeria to the United States, where he pursued a PhD in Chemistry at the University of Kentucky. Alongside his twin brother, who also holds a PhD, Dr. Ojo reflects on the challenges…
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Ojo as he shares his remarkable journey from Nigeria to the United States to pursue a PhD in Chemistry at the University of Kentucky. Discover how he navigated the challenges of a new academic environment, overcame cultural differences, and built a successful…
In this episode of "Leap with Japa," we explore the complexities of pursuing a PhD while working full-time. Drawing from my journey, I discuss the importance of ensuring your PhD program waives unnecessary master's courses, mastering time management, securing employer approval, and synchronizing between work and academic advisors. We also…
In this episode of "Leap with Japa," we dive into crucial financial planning tips for international workers. We cover budgeting basics, the intricacies of U.S. banking, strategies for building credit, effective saving techniques, understanding tax obligations, and the benefits of 401(k) plans. Whether you're new to managing finances in the…
In this episode of "Leap with Japa," the host welcomes Foluyinka Fakoya, a trailblazer who has journeyed from Nigeria to becoming an advocacy specialist at the Global Partnership for Education. Foluyinka shares her compelling story, starting with her unique educational upbringing in Nigeria, where she was homeschooled by her educator…
In this episode of "Leap with Japa," the host welcomes Foluyinka Fakoya, a trailblazer who has journeyed from Nigeria to becoming an advocacy specialist at the Global Partnership for Education. Foluyinka shares her compelling story, starting with her unique educational upbringing in Nigeria, where she was homeschooled by her educator…
In this episode, your host, Saheed Adepoju, dives into a crucial topic for anyone recently starting working abroad: health care and taking care of yourself. Starting a new job in a new country can be exciting and overwhelming. Amidst all these new responsibilities and opportunities, it is easy to overlook…
Brian discusses what career coaches help provide Software engineers #shorts
It's not the most qualified person that gets the offer; it is usually the first. #shorts
The importance of networking in your current job and for your next job #shorts
Professional athletes have coaches; why don't software engineers? #shorts
How is the hiring decision made by engineering managers? #shorts
In this insightful podcast episode, we welcome Brian, a highly respected career coach, to discuss the pivotal role of career coaching in professional development. Brian opens up about his background, what led him to this profession, and how his approach differs by offering a managerial perspective. We delve into the…
Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Brian, an esteemed career coach who has been instrumental in guiding professionals toward achieving their career goals. In this interview, Brian shares his journey, the importance of having a career coach, and the unique perspectives he brings from his…
