Life is unpredictable, isn’t it? One moment you’re a young girl running around with your brothers, and the next, your face is shining bright on a digital billboard in Times Square. That’s the story of Adora Nwodo, a woman whose determination and love for technology have propelled her to great heights.
It all began when she was just a child, growing up in Nigeria at a time when the tech scene was quietly bubbling with possibilities. Her father, a man ahead of his time, brought home a computer that would change Adora’s life forever. Despite his initial reluctance to let her explore this new digital world, Adora’s stubbornness and curiosity led her to dive headfirst into the realms of coding and programming.
“I became a music dictionary growing up, just because I had access to the internet,”
Adora reminisces about her early days downloading songs on LimeWire and coding simple programs like a calculator for her math homework.
As she grew older, Adora’s passion for technology only intensified. Against her father’s wishes for her to pursue law, she followed her heart into studying computer science at the University of Lagos. This decision caused some friction within her family but fueled Adora’s determination even more.
Her journey through university opened doors to Nigeria’s budding startup scene where talents were being nurtured and opportunities were ripe for the taking. From developing apps like Krypt for password security to creating ‘Third Eye,’ a plagiarism detection tool, Adora quickly established herself as a force to be reckoned with in tech circles.
“Despite my clear talent and passion in tech, my father strongly opposed my decision,”
recalls Adora about those challenging times.
After honing her skills through internships and side projects during university days, Adora landed an internship at Neukleos before eventually rising through the ranks to become a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft. It was here that she made significant contributions like developing Microsoft Mesh—a groundbreaking technology that allowed users to interact as holograms in virtual spaces.
But Adora didn’t stop there. She embarked on a publishing journey that saw her author several books on cloud computing and DevOps platforms. Her relentless drive to share knowledge led her down paths she never imagined possible—earning accolades and speaking engagements worldwide.
With each milestone achieved, whether it was empowering aspiring developers through online tutorials or launching NexaScale—a non-profit providing simulated work experience for tech enthusiasts—Adora remained grounded in her mission to inspire others while continuously striving for personal growth.
“I used to come first in primary school…but I have grown up with that mindset as well; always look for more and never settle,”
reveals Adora about her unwavering pursuit of excellence.
Despite facing challenges along the way—from hostile work environments in the U.K. to navigating corporate politics—Adora never lost sight of her goals. Her resilience shone through as she persevered through tough times until landing an engineering manager role at a leading knowledge-sharing platform—an achievement she holds dear amidst concerns about maintaining job security amidst growing popularity on social media platforms.
Looking ahead, with plans to pursue further studies in AI research and dreams of becoming an esteemed professor one day; there seems no limit to what Adora Nwodo can achieve. As she continues writing books and mentoring future STEM stars across Nigeria schools—her legacy as an unstoppable force in the tech world only grows stronger with each passing day.
