In this episode of Africans in Tech, Host Sahr Lebbie sits down with Djelika Bah, an inspiring entrepreneur, technologist, and student originally from Guinea , now based in Atlanta. Djelika Bah shares her journey from childhood dreams of fixing electricity in Guinea to becoming a computer engineering major and landing competitive internships — including one in Silicon Valley.
We talk about:
Growing up in Guinea
Switching from Electrical to Computer Engineering 💻
Learning through YouTube & visual repetition 🎓
Landing her first internship as a sophomore ✨
How a mentor helped shift her mindset 💡
The Silicon Valley internship that changed her life 🚀
Building business acumen & presentation skills 💼
Getting certified (CCNA & CCNP) and breaking into the tech world 📈
Why hands-on experience always beats theory 🔧
Sacrifices, side hustles, and staying resilient 💪🏾
This episode is packed with practical gems for students, early-career professionals, and anyone navigating their way into tech from unconventional paths.