Senele Goba

General Info

The Top Three Things I Would Like to Learn or Experience During my Mentorship

1. I would like to find out about tech solutions to facilitate STEM and CS education in deep rural areas that struggle with electricity and connectivity.
2. I would like to create a model for an innovation centre that promotes life-long learning and innovation.
3. I would like to develop the skills necessary run and grow a non-profit that will expand the impact and reach of my organisation.

Additional Technical Skills

Authentic leadership; lean manufacturing; data analysis and SQL reporting; data warehousing; industrial network configuration and management; IT services management; Sharepoint configuration and content management; project management

What are three adjectives that best describe you in the work place?

1. Curious
2. Compassionate
3. Discerning

What impact will your mentorship have on your career and professional path?

Through the TechWomen program, I will receive global experience in developing solutions in educational technology, STEM, and innovation for youth, specifically in rural areas. Doing so will enable me to expand the reach and impact of my own outreach programs, as I will be part of a robust, collaborative network of women with a shared vision to develop other women. This network will propel my skills in running a sustainable non-profit organisation. Thanks to them, I will have a clear vision and the necessary support to develop STEM and innovation centres within my community that are Africa-centered, yet meet a global standard.

After participating in the TechWomen program, how will you leverage your mentorship experience to make an impact in your home country?

I will advocate for more women to receive opportunities similar to TechWomen, as this will grow the network of influential women in my country. Through networks formed in the program, I will gather the technical expertise and support necessary to implement the STEM and innovation clubs and centres in the deep rural areas of South Africa. There, they can develop sustainable solutions for our societal challenges, and I will expand my outreach programs to reach more girls and women in deep rural areas.

Work History

Years of Full-time Work Experience

15

Primary Professional Focus

• Educational technology
• Technical evangelist
• Technical project and program manager

Education History

Highest Level of Education Completed

Bachelor's