(Ep. 061) Tech Design Unplugged with Senongo Akpem

This man sent out his resume 131 times before getting a job as a designer in tech. This same man is now a Director at Nava, a civ tech organization based in Washington DC. On episode 061 you get to meet Senongo Akpem. A man who took has taken is worldly experiences and creates visual magic. On this episode we discuss: - his long journey to get into tech following a stint in Japan - different designer roles you can pursue - why inclusivity in the designer space is key to producing great products Full show notes for this episode are available at: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2022/08/11/ep-061-senongo-akpem-unplugged/ Connect with Deena for Career Coaching: https://calendly.com/deena-m-mckay/15min ————————————————————————- Connect with Senongo: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/senongoakpem/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/senongo Website: https://senongo.net/ ————————————————————————- Stay Connected with Black Tech Unplugged: Twitter: twitter.com/blktechunplged Instagram: instagram.com/blacktechunplugged Facebook: facebook.com/blacktechunplugged Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/blacktechunplugged Email: [email protected]

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Black Tech Unplugged, hosted by Deena McKay, is a podcast that shares the authentic stories of Blacks in tech. Not only do you learn the stories of individuals in tech, but you learn about their successes, failures, resources and most importantly the skills you need in your toolkit to be successful in tech. Each episode is meant to inspire, motivate, and empower those in tech or looking to get into the industry.