Hi there, my name is Leila Yesufu, I am from Edo state Nigeria.
Thank you for joining me on this thrilling journey! I'm excited to share my experience as an intern with Outreachy. Let's dive right in!
I've been selected for the current cohort of Outreachy(December 2023- March 2024) with Ersilia and my delight knows no bounds :-)! However, it wasn't an easy path. This is actually my second attempt and I worked hard in improving my skills and didn't give up and that's why i am here today.
I have a profound interest in Cloud Computing, Devops Engineering and Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning is also something that interests me.
My core values
Friendships
Challenge
Kindness
Friendships: I am a firm believer in friends and the importance of friendships in our lives. I have been blessed to have great friends who inspire me to be the best version of myself. Friends Increase sense of belonging and purpose. I do not take the friends i have for granted.
Challenge: I love stepping outside my comfort zone and taking on a new tasks, setting new goals and working hard to achieve them. Challenges teaches you how to grow as a person. It helps in self improvement and personal development.
Kindness: I believe in treating every individual with Kindness and respect irrespective age or position. It creates a safe and welcoming environment where people can express themselves and seek guidance. Everyone deserves to be treated with kindness, dignity and respect.
Why i applied to Outreachy?
I was drawn to Outreachy because of its strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in providing internship opportunities to individuals affected by systemic bias and underrepresentation in the technology industry.
What appealed to me even more is Outreachy's well-organized internship program, designed to help interns develop their skills, gain real-world experience, and expand their professional networks while receiving mentorship from Industry professionals.
The prospect of contributing to open-source projects that address real-world challenges resonates deeply with me. Outreachy presents a unique avenue for self-challenge, knowledge expansion, and technical skill enhancement. The exposure to cutting-edge technologies, collaborative workflows, and industry best practices will undoubtedly accelerate my growth in the tech world.
It's an incredible platform that offers visibility and a chance to showcase my skills. I'm immensely grateful for this opportunity to make a meaningful impact.I’m excited about this and can’t wait for the opportunities that come with it.
