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The most important factor is GRIT.
About four months ago, when the 2.0 cohort started with the very first task on GRIT, I felt it was one of those ‘welcome’ requirements. But, it turned out a lesson for life: A daily reality. In tech and life, grit is more important that your latent talent. So, my KodeCamp Experience is a grit-based story of transformations in:
1. Design Process
2. User Research
3. Problem Solving
4. Communication and Collaboration.
I want to grow to replicate the goodwill extended to us.
First off, I wish to thank the Mentor of Mentors: Engr. Aniebiet Udoh for offering thousands of interns the priceless opportunity to blend into the tech network/community for free. This goodwill shall continue to resonate in our minds. In essence, to whom much is given, much is expected.
Similarly, the efficient management of the program by the Program Manager Mr. Ikechukwu Achom (Ikeys) is very much appreciated. Much regards to the tireless mentors who directly impacted me: Favour (Fae), Ihiechi Okwelle, Chiehiura Basil (DesigneChi), Chudi Victor, David Emeka, Ogochuks, Phemmyblaze, and others. Thank you for your selfless service to the community and humanity. Thank you Mentor David Nwaokoro, your unique way of task appraisal, comments, and suggestions were highly appreciated.
A bit of luck happened to me
This appreciation note won’t end without a special mention of my hero of this program — Mentor Chudi Victor! Chudi looked out for me when my grit depleted, notwithstanding the rat race and his busy schedule. I literally shut down when I encountered a schedule-related crisis — family, work, learning.
I mean, this dream could have been dead at stage six without his attention to little details. Prior to that, I have never encountered him directly: not on my Figma board, not in class, not on Slack but he observed a lull in my participation. Thank you once again Chudi.
In your tech journeys, make friends early enough.
Please permit me to relive the memories of my old friend(s): Mary Ikwuegbu. During the period I decided to pursue other priorities, Mary wrote to me on the 16th of June, 2022, and said:
“I am not leaving KodeCamp alone, you are leaving with me”
I read her message and continued my other activities. It felt impossible. However, her words managed to stick. While I raced in three days to catch up with Stages 7 and 8, her words kept me going.
Well, Mary is right. We are Finalists.
You might lose some friends but keep making more across the tracks
Hello Leonard Ekene Iduwe! My Bank of Design Literature. Thank you for your support. Thank you Joyce Emeziem, Ameedah Lawal, Tolulope, Mubaraq Abuhasan, Ethan, Ifeoluwa, Ebunoluwa, Feramni, Dorcas, Mabel, CodeGiyu (Edward Omegbu), Adetunji, SafeSquare, where do I begin? When I wanted out, your pulls were quite heavy to ignore from calls to messages and all. Take salute, you know yourselves.
In the project stage, de-emphasized individual brilliance and goals.
I am particularly grateful to my Design/Project Team. Thank you so much for the excellence, grit, and diversity you brought. Special thanks to my Team Leads, Rilwan Quadri — The Chairman of the Chairmen, and Tolulope Ariyo — Madam President! Tolu my Gee! Second task-partner, cordial to a fault. Very lovely human.
The list is now very long, but thank you Judith Ohagorom: First team task partner, very cooperative, adaptive, and collaborative. High regards Zaynab Ogunnubi — Caramel the Star: Vetter, Stylist, and then Finesse. Thank you for the many roles you played in this success Damilola Adelaide, Dinma Ofili, Emmanuel Osas, Udofia Neilly, soft-spoken Abdullahi Anangi, Precious Bawa, Emmanuel Biribo, and of course, the Minnie Mouse and Team Secretary — Comfort Ezengwa!
An Overview of the Product we created — KodeCamp Travels
There shall be challenges, but stick with your Team! Team goals.
Thank you to the extended members of our team: the Devs who implemented and bootstrapped our product — KodeCamp Travels. Thank you for your commitment and devotion to this project: Anthony Mensah, Ogunleye John, Omimi Okoi, and Larry Ogheneyome (Backend Team).
Many thanks to our Frontend Team: Ugochukwu Nwoko, Sandra Ifeoma, Oreoluwa Oloyede, Chima Emmanuel, Michael Okike, Muhammad Sherrif, and Igah Ebiye. Never stop learning guys, see you at the top.
One giant Tech Platform — KodeCamp
I have checked around and KodeCamp is my number one Internship Platform in Nigeria. Sterling leadership, efficient management, Interactive learning, and unbeatable finalists.
Do not abandon your first family. Because MUST go back to them.
And, I saved the last for the bests: my love, Ozioma, and my worldie, Ọlaedo. Thank you for your patience and understanding. I am back in your arms.
If you need these words, take them
Aspiring to Tech? Get ‘GRIT’ first.
Thank you KodeCamp!
A journey that started with over 4,450 interns has ended with 222 finalists. Congratulations and never stop learning.
Checkbox, ticked. Dream, fulfilled. Next, step is Product (KodeCamp Travels) and Skill Optimization.
Meet the Finalists
Cheers
Alvan Chinagorom Ilo
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