How do we break ground as software developer entrepreneurs

Dear Chix

I suggest we think through together and then we will share our findings on the main list when they are refined.

I found the following blogs / articles useful

1. Transitioning from Developer to Software Entrepreneur: Read More
2. How A 17-Year-Old In India Bootstrapped To $7M In Revenue: Read More
3. What marketing can do for you - Mobile apps developer: Read More
4. 7 Mistakes App Developers Make When Monetizing Their Apps: Read More

Your input is welcome in terms of what advice to give to the women who are coming out of university and colleges - and are good developers. What does the future look like? What options do they have? How can they ear a living from their skills?

Best Regards
Nodumo

RE: Stories from Women in Computer Science / Information Technology

Dear All

As part of our virtual mentorship efforts we request those willing to share their stories / personal testimonies emanating from their journeys as women in computer science / information technology to send them to me on (dumodl@yahoo.com). We propose to share these stories beginning December 2012. We will share them on the list for purposes of:

1. Encouraging and mentoring other women
2. Sharing best practices
3. Documenting and acknowledging our successes as women

The stories must be short and concise so that the main message is easily gotten. We propose that you submit stories / testimonies along these themes:

1. The mentoring and support that I have received or not received
2. How I got into Computer Science / Information technology and the lessons I have learned
3. The value of belonging to the AfChix Group - my testimony
4. My leadership journey as a senior woman in computer science / information technology
5. Key advice for upcoming girls in computer science / information technology
6. The experiences from a girl in a computer science / information technology programme in a university/college
7. Challenges I have faced working in the Computer Science / Information technology industry and how I have dealt with them
8. How I have balanced work and family life as a woman in Computer Science / Information technology
9. My Internship Experiences
10. Tips for getting a job as a girl in Computer Science / Information technology

Please choose a theme then write your story in this format:

1.       Names:

2.       Picture (Optional)

3.       Country:

4.       Theme:

5.       Key Messages to other women in Computer Science / Information technology (8 bullet points or less)

NEWS 12 November 2012

Dear Chix

New Members

We welcome the following new members of the AfChix Women in Technology group – these are women in computer science from Rwanda. You are most welcome and please feel free to interact, respond and share information with the group members.

Please check the list of new members here

The Anita Borg Institute Women of Vision Awards

Is there a woman in technology that you admire and feel deserves to be nominated for an award?

The Anita Borg Institute Women of Vision Awards, hosted by the Anita Borg Institute Board of Trustees, honors women making significant contributions to technology. One winner is selected in each category: Innovation, Leadership, and Social Impact.  Nominations are now being accepted, and the deadline to submit is December 14, 2012. Please click here for more

Code for Europe

Code for Europe (Code4EU) is hiring talented developers, entrepreneurs and designers to help make a breakthrough in how government services its citizens. Cutting edge, smart apps will be developed and shared among six participating cities: Helsinki, Amsterdam, Rome, Berlin, Manchester and Barcelona. And you could be part of this, the inaugural year of Code4EU’s fellowship program. Code4EU believes there is so much untapped potential operating outside of local government, and we want to put that talent inside city hall to make a real impact! Please read more

 
World Conference Calendar
Please check the computer science related conferences for 2013 from this link

The Anita Borg Institute Women of Vision Awards

Is there a woman in technology that you admire and feel deserves to be nominated for an award?

The Anita Borg Institute Women of Vision Awards, hosted by the Anita Borg Institute Board of Trustees, honors women making significant contributions to technology. One winner is selected in each category: Innovation, Leadership, and Social Impact.  

Nominations are now being accepted, and the deadline to submit is December 14, 2012.

Please Click here for more details.

New Members from Rwanda

Here are the new members from Rwanda

Surname	First names	Country	Institution	Education
Charlotte	Uwase	Rwanda
Angèle	Bisamaza	Rwanda
Josiane	Kampire	Rwanda
JOSETTE	MUKARUKUNDO	Rwanda	National University of Rwanda
Teddy	Uwimana	Rwanda
Jeannette	Mukaneza	Rwanda
Christine	Niyizamwiyitira	Rwanda
PROVIDENCE	UWIZEYIMANA	Rwanda	National University of Rwanda
SOLANGE	MUKAMURENZI	Rwanda	National University of Rwanda
CLEMENTINE	NYIRARUGIRA	Rwanda	National University of Rwanda
Christine	Ngendahimana	Rwanda	National University of Rwanda
Clarisse	Kagoyire	Rwanda	National University of Rwanda
BIRASA Marie	Goretti	Rwanda
Liliane	Umutesi	Rwanda
Marie Claire	Dusengiyera	Rwanda
Leonille	Uwizeyimana	Rwanda

Best Regards
Nodumo