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Ifunanya Okolie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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How Ifunanya Okolie Switched Gears and Found Her Spark<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ifunanya Okolie didn\u2019t always plan to work in tech support. At first, she was learning to code <\/a>with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
She started out as a software engineering intern, focused on building websites. But soon, something didn\u2019t feel right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She loved solving problems, but not just with code. She enjoyed working with people and improving how teams operated.
That curiosity led her to explore other paths in tech<\/a>. And what she found? It was magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, she\u2019s a People Support Lead at Deimos. She\u2019s no longer just following tasks, she\u2019s leading systems and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Ifunanya Okolie Thinks Tech Support Is Powerful<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people only see tech as coding or building apps. But Ifunanya sees the full picture.
Support teams are the heart of the tech world. They build the structure that helps engineers shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She\u2019s helped shape operations across Nigeria, South Africa, the UK, Kenya, Ghana, and even the UAE.
She creates onboarding guides, sets up real-time support on Slack, and launches appreciation channels that keep teams connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her work may happen behind the scenes, but the impact is huge. She helps remote teams feel like one big family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Tech World Needs More People Like Ifunanya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As AI grows, some worry about losing jobs. But Ifunanya isn\u2019t afraid. She sees new chances everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She believes automation won\u2019t replace people, it\u2019ll push them to become even better.
Skills like project management, people support, and process thinking will matter more than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With smart tools handling tasks, humans will focus on the magic only they can bring\u2014connection, ideas, and leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ifunanya\u2019s Message to Girls in Tech<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

She knows not every girl wants to be an engineer. And that\u2019s totally fine.
Tech is wide. There\u2019s room for all kinds of talents and stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her advice? Learn fast, stay curious, and don\u2019t hide your voice.
\u201cTell your story,\u201d she says. \u201cOwn it. Brag a little. Because if you don\u2019t, who will?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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