“I wanted to play with computers”: a chat with a new Stack Overflow engineer

Adora Wodo, an author and founder of the ed-tech non-profit NexaScale, shares her inspiring journey from childhood tech fascination to engineering manager at Stack Overflow. She discusses her early experiences with computers, her transition from a shoe-selling entrepreneur to the tech industry, and the pivotal choice between education and opportunity when accepting a role at Microsoft. Adora also highlights the importance of continuous learning in a demanding career, as well as her commitment to nurturing new talent through unique educational programs.