Remote work for Sub-Saharan Africa Techies

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Mar 3 3 Comments

I'm a Data Scientist based in Kenya, seeking to go remote for an international i.e. North America/Europe company while still based in Kenya.

What are your perceptions working with techies from Africa? What are some key gaps in terms of technical skills that such techies need to level up on to be effective?

What are some of the cultural differences you have noticed around engaging these techies/us? E.g most African cultures are coy about giving negative feedback but some European cultures are upfront. Any others that potentially create friction points?

What are some leading tech companies that tend to accommodate remote workers from Africa? #remotecompanies
#dataanalytics
#culture

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  • IBM
    Bri48

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    Bri48
    In regards to the “feedback” part… I feel it is the same in Ghana… more coy about giving feedback…in the states it really depends on your manager.. some will be nice but still give you negative feedback you need to hear, and some can be absolutely awful lol
    Mar 3 1
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      viralhost

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      OP
      Thanks for your feedback on "feedback"😅
      Mar 3
  • GitHub
    6ft9GF

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    6ft9GF
    Twitter and WikiMedia have roles open in Africa for SWE
    Mar 3 0