In this inspiring episode of Africans in Tech, host S. Lebbie sits down with Rubena “Ruby,” a rising star in the cybersecurity world. Ruby shares her journey from earning over $170,000 in scholarships (graduating debt-free!) to entering the tech industry with confidence and ambition.
We talk about:
Breaking into tech without coding
Salary expectations and growth as a non-technical professional
The grind behind success and what it really takes
Balancing Nigerian family expectations with personal goals
Long-term visions in entrepreneurship, AI legislation, and cybersecurity
Tips for winning scholarships and building generational wealth
Ruby’s passion for mentorship and community uplift
🔒 Ruby is researching Nigeria’s cybersecurity posture in collaboration with Harvard’s Cybersecurity Institute and planning her next steps into a master’s program focused on AI.