Although the tech in Nigeria is developing quickly, gender discrimination is still a significant challenge. Getting into the field can be difficult for many women. 

However, the women at Charisol demonstrate that change is achievable. By breaking down boundaries, they address critical issues, promote inclusivity, and motivate a new generation to take advantage of opportunities in Nigerian tech.

This article honors one of Charisol’s remarkable female employees, who propelled innovation and expansion in one of the country’s most thriving sectors. Yewande’s journey serves as a model for how empathy, tenacity, and creativity can transform a whole industry in addition to being a tale of personal achievement.

Keep reading to explore Yewande’s story, impact, and crucial contributions to Charisol’s continuous success.

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Yewande’s Journey

The name Yewande is well-known throughout our history at Charisol. She was in charge of Trouvise, Charisol’s division, which assisted engineers in locating remote software engineering positions outside of Nigeria. 

When we founded Charisol, Nigeria was still known for scam communications and messages. This unfavorable opinion suppressed the country’s tech industry growth and limited employee wages. As a result, Yewande developed a system using data-centric iterations with Trouvise. She checked in daily after her 9-to-5, searched the Internet for remote employment opportunities in Nigeria, and searched again for engineers who met the requirements. 

We finally found a match, and you should have seen Yewande’s excitement. You would assume she got the job.

After almost seven years, Yewande became the Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Charisol, thanks to her perseverance and obsession with problem-solving. With users at the core of our goal, we have transformed from a development agency to a design agency, then to a UX-focused agency, and finally to a product company under her leadership.

Getting our first paying US-based client was another favorite moment. We hadn’t closed a single client for many years. When I informed a coworker about it, she was willing to give Charisol a chance. 

She met with Yewande, our secret weapon. After the meeting, she contacted me to express her admiration for the staff and eagerness to start! 

This is who Yewande is: charming, knowledgeable, kind, welcoming, and skilled. 

So, I wasn’t surprised when my coworker gave that feedback about her meeting with Yewande. To encounter Yewande is to face competence head-on. She is preoccupied with data and understands that every choice should be thoroughly considered and supported by pertinent data for clients and within Charisol. 

When I think about this incredible human being, I am moved. Together, we have experienced a great deal.

A common question from clients who eventually become partners is, “Can you get me my own Yewande?” That is how incredible she has been.

Here is a special shoutout to Yewande: 

I feel so fortunate to have you on our team, Yewande. And I apologize to those who require one because we already have the best. She is truly unique!

Conclusion

Yewande’s tale exemplifies how compassion, perseverance, and ingenuity can transform the Nigerian IT industry. It is a tale of individual achievement and perseverance in adversity, demonstrating what is achievable when purpose and passion are in harmony.

She has carved a niche for herself and others in a sector where women are often underrepresented and undervalued, proving that gender is no barrier to success in technology.

Through her leadership and relentless pursuit of answers, she has torn down boundaries, opened doors, and inspired a generation of computer enthusiasts. Her experience reminds us how important inclusion and diversity are to the growth of technology.

As she continues to grow her influence, Yewande will remain a trailblazer in leading Nigeria and Africa into a future where technology is for all and women’s contributions are celebrated and valued.

Visit Charisol to discover more about our mission, team, and incredible work to shape the future of tech in Nigeria.

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