Out of Africa & Into the Cloud: Girls can Code too

Isi captures the reader's attention by highlighting very relevant topics of challenges overcome through success. She does this while giving real life examples on how to identify your goals and any obsticles that could stand in the way. Her insights and experience within technology are in highly looked up to... Put that at the intersection of motivating women and girls of all ages, then you have the kind of book that anyone would enjoy reading and applying to life. Being a parent I can relate to those aspects of her genuine care for the future generations. I would definitely recommend this to my daughter as she gets older and more inquisitive in a technical career. I also can relate to the technical advice given. She speaks truth on those topics and I can vouch for those because I too work in the same industry & have worked with Isi first hand on some major projects together. It's a great read for ANYONE interested in technology and great advice / teaching on being successful in the same areas of the industry for their career.

I seemed to have forgotten how much you can learn from the failures and triumphs of others. Big reminders to be flexible and open. I value the way Dr. Isi is able to flesh out her own experiences in an open and honest way. Her reflections are both relatable and inspiring and honestly everything I needed to hear. I've been in a rut and feeling the pressures of society, ever more as I am getting older. I've been allowing my failed experiences to dictate my willingness to surpass my limits. Fear truly can make you stagnant and excuses does leave you to accept that position. Thank you so much for giving us a glimpse of your story and for reminding me that I am not alone in my sentiments and that yes I can. I recommend this book to everyone really. And as a socially marginalized person being black, queer, working class and a woman, I feel like it just hits me that much more.

I enjoy reading books about people who have to overcome immense challenges and this one fit that bill. How interesting to read about the authors early fascination with coding and her career evolution. I suck at coding. My first experience with it in college was taught my a man who looked like Einstein and wrote notes on a chalkboard in a big lecture hall so you couldn’t see a thing he was doing. So I was turned off by it early and instead studied science. Now, 20 years later I can see how much coding has taken off and how much we NEED books like this one. ESPECIALLY for women of color. But I think Isioma is a role model for all young women. Demand is high for people with her skill set and her story is bound to make a much needed impact. Very well done.

The dedication the author has for youth in technology is so apparent, and it is super exciting to learn about her journey up to this point. "Out of Africa & Into the Cloud" not only illustrates the triumphant spirit of the author, but this book is full of hidden gems to help others avoid pitfalls, and fight discouragement, while on the path to a successful career in the tech space.

Dr. Isi Idemudia shares her personal journey in technology that has led her to be an Amazon Web Services Certified Architect and a leading member of the Accenture Cloud Technology practice. She describes starting her journey from a failure to get into an architect program that turned out to be a blessing that launched her on her technology career. Her initial schooling had 1 computer for every 150 students, less than 2% of whom were girls. She learned early to find creative ways to leverage the time away from and in front of the computer to make the most of every minute. Dr. Idemudia also highlights the fears she faced along her journey, giving practical advice & questions to help the reader think through and conquer their own fears - whether on a journey into a technology career or not. She also takes a moment to highlight the people who inspire her own journey and recognizes the people who have helped her on her way. As a mother of 2, Dr. Idemudia continues to give back to the technology community through volunteer work and helping train the next generation of women technologists.

Dr. Isi has done a masterful job narrating her journey through the relatively uncharted terrain of Nigerian girls in technology. She is able to provide a vivid account of the hurdles and challenges she encountered, while also setting out easy to follow strategies with which she overcame them. Her mastery of prose makes the book both captivating and very easy to read. Isi's detailed analysis of fear and the debilitating effect it could exert the average mind is quite instructive. Also remarkable is the courage she was able to summon in adjusting to the unfamiliar terrain and the palpable grit and audacity with which she faced life in this hostile world once she got settled in. This is definitely a book every young person should read, particularly young girls. A true success story based hard-work, courage, perseverance, and self belief. and Congratulations, Isi.

I encourage every girl child to read this book, it showcases a woman who derives much pleasure in challenging the odds and inspiring other women to set targets and surmount them, this piece reverberates the journey of a determined personality who's equipped with genuine desire to break boundaries and fully kitted with the right discipline, devotion, determination and consistent dedication to succeed. It is another landmark contribution to coding and women in Tech, and a testament to the fact that girls aren't limited in the Tech world but rather an additional voice to unmask the great opportunities available to girls in the Tech industry, I view this books as equally geared towards bridging the gap of Gender inequality in Tech Reading this book and understanding the viewpoints of the author was quite informative, very motivational, engaging and educational. Thanks, Dr. Isioma for sharing your thoughts and exposure on cloud computing

Out Of Africa is a book that will help change your outlook on life. I will give you the push necessary to help reach your goals. ISI, Brings several of her own personal experiences, fears and the Issues that she has encountered along the way to help the readers understand that they can overcome anything if they have the will and want to. I would definitely recommend this book.

This is book is very insightful and empowering! The author did a great job bringing the readers into the world of technology, allowing us to experience the challenges and fears faced by women in Africa and the field of technology in particular. In my opinion, this book is a great resource to inspire, challenge and equip not just women in technology, but women at-large. The experiences and lessons the author shared are enlightening and encouraging and will certainly inspire you to dream bigger and aim for the top, be it in the technology space or whatever field you find yourself in.

Great book with content that is applicable to anyone - whether they code or not. The author tells a story of how she could overcome great odds and accomplish what she's always dreamed even against societal norms. This is a must-read for women/girls contemplating if they are good enough to be what they want to be.

Isi captures the reader's attention by highlighting very relevant topics of challenges overcome through success. She does this while giving real life examples on how to identify your goals and any obsticles that could stand in the way. Her insights and experience within technology are in highly looked up to... Put that at the intersection of motivating women and girls of all ages, then you have the kind of book that anyone would enjoy reading and applying to life. Being a parent I can relate to those aspects of her genuine care for the future generations. I would definitely recommend this to my daughter as she gets older and more inquisitive in a technical career. I also can relate to the technical advice given. She speaks truth on those topics and I can vouch for those because I too work in the same industry & have worked with Isi first hand on some major projects together. It's a great read for ANYONE interested in technology and great advice / teaching on being successful in the same areas of the industry for their career.

I seemed to have forgotten how much you can learn from the failures and triumphs of others. Big reminders to be flexible and open. I value the way Dr. Isi is able to flesh out her own experiences in an open and honest way. Her reflections are both relatable and inspiring and honestly everything I needed to hear. I've been in a rut and feeling the pressures of society, ever more as I am getting older. I've been allowing my failed experiences to dictate my willingness to surpass my limits. Fear truly can make you stagnant and excuses does leave you to accept that position. Thank you so much for giving us a glimpse of your story and for reminding me that I am not alone in my sentiments and that yes I can. I recommend this book to everyone really. And as a socially marginalized person being black, queer, working class and a woman, I feel like it just hits me that much more.

I enjoy reading books about people who have to overcome immense challenges and this one fit that bill. How interesting to read about the authors early fascination with coding and her career evolution. I suck at coding. My first experience with it in college was taught my a man who looked like Einstein and wrote notes on a chalkboard in a big lecture hall so you couldn’t see a thing he was doing. So I was turned off by it early and instead studied science. Now, 20 years later I can see how much coding has taken off and how much we NEED books like this one. ESPECIALLY for women of color. But I think Isioma is a role model for all young women. Demand is high for people with her skill set and her story is bound to make a much needed impact. Very well done.

The dedication the author has for youth in technology is so apparent, and it is super exciting to learn about her journey up to this point. "Out of Africa & Into the Cloud" not only illustrates the triumphant spirit of the author, but this book is full of hidden gems to help others avoid pitfalls, and fight discouragement, while on the path to a successful career in the tech space.

Dr. Isi Idemudia shares her personal journey in technology that has led her to be an Amazon Web Services Certified Architect and a leading member of the Accenture Cloud Technology practice. She describes starting her journey from a failure to get into an architect program that turned out to be a blessing that launched her on her technology career. Her initial schooling had 1 computer for every 150 students, less than 2% of whom were girls. She learned early to find creative ways to leverage the time away from and in front of the computer to make the most of every minute. Dr. Idemudia also highlights the fears she faced along her journey, giving practical advice & questions to help the reader think through and conquer their own fears - whether on a journey into a technology career or not. She also takes a moment to highlight the people who inspire her own journey and recognizes the people who have helped her on her way. As a mother of 2, Dr. Idemudia continues to give back to the technology community through volunteer work and helping train the next generation of women technologists.

Dr. Isi has done a masterful job narrating her journey through the relatively uncharted terrain of Nigerian girls in technology. She is able to provide a vivid account of the hurdles and challenges she encountered, while also setting out easy to follow strategies with which she overcame them. Her mastery of prose makes the book both captivating and very easy to read. Isi's detailed analysis of fear and the debilitating effect it could exert the average mind is quite instructive. Also remarkable is the courage she was able to summon in adjusting to the unfamiliar terrain and the palpable grit and audacity with which she faced life in this hostile world once she got settled in. This is definitely a book every young person should read, particularly young girls. A true success story based hard-work, courage, perseverance, and self belief. and Congratulations, Isi.

I encourage every girl child to read this book, it showcases a woman who derives much pleasure in challenging the odds and inspiring other women to set targets and surmount them, this piece reverberates the journey of a determined personality who's equipped with genuine desire to break boundaries and fully kitted with the right discipline, devotion, determination and consistent dedication to succeed. It is another landmark contribution to coding and women in Tech, and a testament to the fact that girls aren't limited in the Tech world but rather an additional voice to unmask the great opportunities available to girls in the Tech industry, I view this books as equally geared towards bridging the gap of Gender inequality in Tech Reading this book and understanding the viewpoints of the author was quite informative, very motivational, engaging and educational. Thanks, Dr. Isioma for sharing your thoughts and exposure on cloud computing

Out Of Africa is a book that will help change your outlook on life. I will give you the push necessary to help reach your goals. ISI, Brings several of her own personal experiences, fears and the Issues that she has encountered along the way to help the readers understand that they can overcome anything if they have the will and want to. I would definitely recommend this book.

This is book is very insightful and empowering! The author did a great job bringing the readers into the world of technology, allowing us to experience the challenges and fears faced by women in Africa and the field of technology in particular. In my opinion, this book is a great resource to inspire, challenge and equip not just women in technology, but women at-large. The experiences and lessons the author shared are enlightening and encouraging and will certainly inspire you to dream bigger and aim for the top, be it in the technology space or whatever field you find yourself in.

Great book with content that is applicable to anyone - whether they code or not. The author tells a story of how she could overcome great odds and accomplish what she's always dreamed even against societal norms. This is a must-read for women/girls contemplating if they are good enough to be what they want to be.

Out of Africa & Into the Clouds isn't just another nice collection on the cloud theme, it's a must read and more interestingly it cuts across the age grades. I particularly was drawn to how in very simple and easy to understand terms, the writer (Dr. Ise Idemudia) balances the appeal to the younger reader as well as the more advanced learner. Out of Africa & Into the Cloud isn't about just Africa and the transitioning into the cloud, it is a milestone, a testimony and a point of reference to how the many potential talents anywhere across the globe can be sought, harnessed and developed to drive a more integrated and efficient cloud service system which in the end benefits all. It's a masterpiece and am looking forward to more in this space.

I’m amazed at the level of details the author packed into this book. It’s easy to read and understand and a great guide for any girl or any one for that matter who wants to build a Tech-related career. And for non-tech people, it’s even still inspiring as it shares an impactful message on focus, resilience and determination which can be applied to pretty much every area of your life. I’m quite inspired!

Out of Africa and into the Cloud is a MUST read for ANY young person ( and old that may have missed their way) to read. This book details Isioma's journey from Nigeria into Accenture and into Cloud technology, as she met and overcame obstacles. She shows you clearly how YOU can succeed, and get to the top of your game in literally any career you wish to pursue. I really loved the point she made about overcoming fear by learning more to grow in confidence, setting goals, achieving them till you get to slam dunk! Lastly, her book will motivate you to not only be and do more but is a call to action for us all to share our journeys and skills with so many people around us, that will become better because of us. Thank you for this work of LOVE!

This book Out of Africa & Into the cloud is amazing read. The story of a woman who debunks the societal myths and norms about technology world, and works against all odds, fear and limiting beliefs and soars into the “cloud” world with many accolades! A good read for all ages, but particularly young girls.

This reminds me of my own journey in many ways. I just love to read about people that believe they can do something and actually do it. I love that others can read this story and believe it can also happen to them. Lovely memoir. I highly recommend this book.

Great inspirational story – a perfect match for someone who wants to have a reset in life or career. Great framework laid out by the author in terms of how to embrace the unknown by identifying the bedrock of someone’s fear. Excellent exposure into the culture and proverbs of African continent to some extent as the author has written snippets of her native customs/culture and provided interesting proverbs. The author’s contribution to various initiatives of encouraging young generations to consider coding or STEM related career is very notable as well.

Dr. Idemudia takes us through her remarkable journey as a young woman in West Africa combating societal norms, to the storied halls of Ivy League academia and corporate technology leadership in the USA. Throughout this journey she sprinkles nuggets of wisdom, encouragement and guidance for young women everywhere. For those seeking to find their way. through the many obstacles society and culture often place in their way, this is an excellent read. I am purchasing copies for my daughters who are facing similar challenges.

I have recently had the pleasure of meeting Isa at a Girls Who Code event. After meeting her, I was excited to read her book and find out more about her. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about Isa’s experiences, practical advice and African cultural words of wisdom. I have witnessed first hand how she positively influences and motivates young women to confront their fears and pursue careers in technology. Kudos!

Having lived and experienced some of the challenges that Dr Isi has written about, I can testify to the accuracies as well as Dr ISI’s tenacity in thriving and adapting. She is a beloved friend and trusted colleague and I can’t be more proud of her success given the challenges and hurdles she has crossed. The book is well written and I trust the future is bright for her as well as all girl coders. Well done Isioma. Well earned and deserved.

I enjoyed this heartfelt story of overcoming fear, embracing new challenges, and pursuing one’s dreams. I think this is a fantastic book for people in the technology space who want to inspire women to have a more prominent role in STEM careers. It is also a great resource for women in America and abroad who aspire to become leaders in technology. Dr. Isi does a phenomenal job sharing her story and weaving in empowering messages to motivate readers to believe that their dreams can become reality.

This is an excellent read not only for women but for anyone really who is looking to challenge and improve themselves. As a minority woman in STEM, I have had a few challenges myself and I can totally relate. Isi was down to earth, shared her weaknesses and failures (which most people find hard to do), and allowed the reader to journey with her chapter by chapter. I like her use of relevant proverbs and quotes as these further help to drive home the points she was trying to make. I highly recommend this book!

Dr. Isi has done it again with this one. This book is such a powerful impactful read from a woman in tech perspective. It builds confidence and tenacity for woman to continue in uncharted territory. Thank you Dr. Isi for being a true example of living your dreams while breaking barriers!

This book is addictive, got it on a Friday evening and didn’t put it down till I was done!! The content is engaging and relevant to almost any kind of venture. I highly recommend this book.

Real inspiration for all girls who want to shine in technology or any field of their choice. The books genuinely explains what challenges we face as women and how we overcome to reach our goals. Personally, I read this book myself and have suggested my daughters to read as well. Thank you Isi for being an inspiration! All the very best to you! Thanks, Vanitha

A great read! Loved the way Dr. ISI weaves through her challenges determined to be better and grow in her field at all cost. She didn’t let anything stop her including life itself in a simple yet captivating way makes the book hard to put down. Her unapologetic enthusiasm and eagerness to give back by teaching and encouraging other especially girls to overcome their fear of venturing into a particular field of their choice. In the authors own words “focus on your focus” is a great motivation

What a great book, I loved the practical solutions to many of the issues mentioned. Thank you for being such an inspirational role model for young women everywhere.

The author's journey is aspirational and reminds all of us of the importance of representation. I deeply enjoyed reading this book and look forward to following along with more of what she does!

I found this book very helpful. As a young female in the IT world,it helped me understand that some of my fears have also been experienced by others and this has given me more courage to face the challenges that come with this line of profession. I think the author did a great job and i enjoyed every aspect touched. Thanks for encouraging we women to be bold in the IT world.

This book/journey demonstrates the powerful spirit of women of color in IT. Overcoming biases and triumphing through, this book should inspire any young woman of color to pursue their dreams!

Great book! Very easy read. I started off thinking it would take me the entire weekend as a busy working mom. I did not stop flipping the passages till I was done. Now I want more! The "Girls can code too" subtitle should really be everyone can. I am inspired to pursue my dreams and break all barriers in the clouds!

READ THIS BOOK!!! The words of Inspiration and encouragement in this book is helping me push myself harder and strive towards achieving my dreams. I have never been so hopeful in pursuing my dreams. Thanks Dr Isi for sharing your story. Your positive outlook on life is worthy of emulation.

This is a story worth reading by every family with a girl child. An inspiration for girls everywhere that they can “shatter the glass ceiling” of technology especially those without ivy league education or from less privileged background. A thought provoking read; I will buy more copies for my nieces.

Isi! Thank you for sharing your story. I applaud you for speaking up and being so open. I learnt so much from your book and feel encouraged to pursue more certifications. This is a book I will share with my daughters too because it tells a story of resilience and hard work. Waiting for the next book!

I highly rate and recommend this book to young IT professionals especially young girls with self doubts and those that believe that their foreign degree might be inferior. I like how the Author spells out the hard work, focus, determination and a little luck gets your dreams closer. Good Book

I applaud the author for taking the time to highlight her challenges as a woman in the engineering domain. I can relate with her on this-being an engineer that has managed and witness a few similar situations up close. Great job and good luck with your sales.

This book was definitely inspirational. I had literally my entire household read it and they all had high praises for the content DR. Isi has in here. Totally worth my time and yours. Totally!!!!

This is an inspiration to girl and boys alike that anything is possible if you want it bad enough. Inspiring and interesting reading. I enjoy reading the book.

Awesome read, very insightful and motivating. A must have to every girl and woman who sees being in a 'man's' world challenge. I celebrate you Dr Isioma

I love this book. Totally a source of inspiration. I am passing this book full with wisdom and knowledge to my daughter someday if I have one.

Wonderful book for young women (and men) looking to make their mark in the tech industry! Really enjoyed and recommend to all.

Very enlightening and inspirational book. A must read book.

Good book but the graphics are not the best...not clear. But good quick read

"When I lost all my excuses, I found my results"..."I didn't only embraced the change in my career..I embraced the change" - inspiring and transformational book! I'm also in IT and could totally relate with the author's journey, the author shared her journey on her first encounter in the world of technology and succeeding in this industry, which could be challenging earlier because of the male-denominated field. It transformed significantly now as many women like Dr. Isi and more showed in this book.. I also like the chapter when she shared her journey of seeing herself asking the same question like, "I'm from place like this.. and now I accomplish this.." very authentic.. At the end of each chapter, there is a chapter summary which makes it easier to remember what you've read.. Highly recommended specially for all the women in technology!

This is a concise, and well written book that lays out an effective course of action. It has become an increasing point of emphasis in our society that not enough women are pursuing careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Dr. Idemudia draws on her own experiences of receiving her education in Nigeria and building a lucrative career in the United States. The book outlines good strategies for effective thinking, and lays out a path to success that is easily adapted to your unique needs.

Dr. Idemudia, PhD. does a great job of describing the life of an IT professional and the fears that girls/women have about the field. She also has a list of references in the back of the book to help girls learn more about the topic. As the Nike commercial says "Just Do It". If you have any interest in STEM go for it. Don't sit on the sidelines and let your fears get the better of you. That is my take away from this book.

Out of Africa & Into The Cloud is a phenomenal book that I am pleased to write a review. Thank you, Dr. Isi, for putting pen to paper to write such an inspirational book for the world to read. You emphasized that we can do more than we can imagine if we only put our minds to it. Your actions outlined in the book encourages women to embrace technology with confidence. I love the way you wrote about several fearless women changing the narrative of women. This book gets a 5 star from me, and I encourage everyone to pick up a copy. It is a must-read if your goal is to perceive and attain the inconceivable.

I read this book and immediately ordered a copy for my niece in college. It describes how the author overcame numerous obstacles to chart a successful path in the world of high-technology. Women are under-represented in STEM fields. I am certain that Dr. Isi Idemudia's book will inspire many young women to follow in her footsteps and pursue an exciting career in the tech industry.

A great journey of the life of a young girl in Nigeria who isn't satisfied with fitting into the social mold that has been presented to her, who embarks on an adventure of higher learning and expertise where even few of her male counterparts had dared tread. Dr. Isi truly brings to the reader her grit and determination to succeed in what has historically been a male dominated world--technology. In so doing, she proves that all women can succeed in any area they set their minds to and are determined to succeed. Highly recommend this.

Isi is an amazing woman who has overcome so much to get so far. I am very excited to see her career progress and to know that she is out there helping people all over the world. Isi is a huge inspiration for me and I think you'll see what I mean once you read this book.

This book has gotten to me in an inspiring way and has opened many memories of studying in Nigeria, and its challenges but still overcoming to make it to the top. It is full of amazing inspirational quotes and honest to do ideas of how to make it in this field drawn from her own success path. It is one of my favorite books and I have connected with the author and writing as if she was talking to me and helping figure out my path in the IT field. I believe her story most of all will be inspiring to young ladies who will be able to connect with the writer and realize they can be successful in the Cloud as well.

What a wonderful and much needed book! Throughout the book, the author speaks about the obstacles young girls and women are facing when approaching a career that doesn't seem to fit the norm and expectations of our society. This is such a powerful and motivating book, coming from a determined woman that fought her way out of Nigeria to the United States and into a career in technology.

This short book is inspiring on overcoming obstacles. While the focus is on the computer field for women, these recommendations will apply to anyone who is seeking to overcome fears and society's expectations/limitations. Recommend this book to any young women in high school as she is looking towards her future and how to achieve her dreams.

Dr. Isi's book is a story of great achievement - one that showcases a role model for young women with any interest in the STEM field. She provides practical advice on career advancement, finding new oppurtuntities and marketing yourself to showcase the full picture of what you can offer. Reading her book felt like talking to a close and trusted mentor. I look forward to the future work she does for women.

In this book, the author shares her inspiring story of overcoming the odds and gaining her PhD in Technology Management and she provides practical advice for helping others get into tech as well. Having been in the technology industry myself, it's so inspiring to see more women getting into this field and, more specifically, coding. Thanks for leading the way, Dr. Idemudia!

This book gave me so much hope and allowed me look beyond my limitations. I enjoyed the author’s transparency and determination. The sky is truly the limit no matter the odds ! A great read and an amazing prospect on what I thought was a man’s world . Thank you Dr Isi for sharing your incredible journey.

Dr. Isi's journey in the coding world was so inspiring she had me interest in understanding it more. I especially loved her vulnerability in sharing her trials and triumphs in pioneering areas in the industry that hadn't been done before.

Dr. Isi represents a bold new face of the 21st century african woman. A must-read!!!

Inspired by the book especially for a female professional in the cloud industry and wanting to accelerate my career ♥️♥️♥️

This is the first I’ve come across and I’m impressed and motivated by the energy and enthusiasm. Keep this good work up.

Great book very comprehensive, the most beautiful book on clouds , Thank you for been a role model to young women..