Sheryl Otieno | SheCodes Foundation

Sheryl Otieno

🇰🇪 Kenyan living in Homabay, 🇰🇪 Kenya
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Sheryl's Story My interest in coding began when I was intrigued by how technology could address challenges and make life better for people every day. Coming from a small town with no access to resources made me wonder about the origins of the apps and websites I used regularly. This curiosity fueled my passion to delve deeper into the world of coding and its role in driving creativity and innovation. Technology has always fascinated me for its ability to bring people together and open up possibilities in different regions of the world. I view coding as a game changer in tackling problems and turning concepts into reality. Learning to code with SheCodes would be a transformative step in my journey to turn this curiosity into practical skills that I can use to make a meaningful impact.

🙋‍♀️ Sheryl's Motivation

Learning to code through SheCodes is something I'm truly excited about as it resonates with my love for technology and my aspirations for a thriving career in software engineering. As the oldest sibling in my family, I feel a responsibility to lead by example for my siblings and contribute to bettering my family's circumstances. I view coding not only as a skill but as a bridge that connects my past to the future I envision building. As a first generation student hailing from a humble background, I have witnessed firsthand the power of technology in changing lives and opening up new opportunities. SheCodes provides a setting for women in the tech industry, I'm thrilled to be part of a community where I can develop my skills and knowledge and make a positive difference with what I learn in the future. I aim to apply my knowledge to assist projects that help my community and encourage young women to explore opportunities in the tech field.

🤹‍♀️ Sheryl's Hobbies

I enjoy reading books that expand my perspective, writing to express my thoughts, and exploring fashion as a creative outlet. Spending quality time with my family brings me joy, and I also love taking walks, listening to music, and finding inspiration through online content.

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Sheryl's coding training

Sheryl has gained access to SheCodes Basics and SheCodes AI Basics at no cost. Together they are a 6 week coding training that’ll take her from a complete beginner to building her first websites and AI projects.

She'll learn the foundations of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, plus how to build with AI and modern development tools. She'll also get to build her own online portfolio to showcase to potential employers!

📦 Foundation students get access to these coding workshops:
1. SheCodes Basics (3 weeks)
2. SheCodes AI Basics (3 weeks)
She’ll gain access to each portion after finishing the preceding portion. She’ll build up her coding knowledge gradually along the way. 🙌

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The SheCodes Foundation Mission

Women hold only 25% of coding jobs and earn 30% less than men. In many developing countries, over 65% of women lack bank accounts, making it difficult to invest in their education.

The SheCodes Foundation is changing that. We provide women in developing countries with free coding education, equipping them with the skills to build a better future. In partnership with SheCodes, we offer training in product development, design, and management, empowering women to thrive in the tech industry.

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Why learn how to code?

Coding knowledge creates new job opportunities, improves your analytical thinking, and enhances your personal or professional skill set.

Get a Job in Tech

Learning how to code provides you with new career opportunities and helps make you a more marketable employee in our increasingly technological job market.

Expand Your Skill Set

Master coding to boost creativity, logic, and efficiency—valuable for any career path.

Sharpen Your Analytical Thinking

Improve your problem-solving and analytical skills, giving you a competitive advantage in today’s workplace.