How coding can change your life—and the world | Precious Kolawole | TEDxMechanicsville
Coding is not just a skill—it’s a mindset shift that can break barriers, reshape thinking, and unlock human potential.From overcoming systemic challenges to driving real-world impact in healthcare and security, coding provides clarity, confidence, and purpose. It has the power to transform not only individual lives but also entire communities, proving that technology can be a force for growth and global change. Precious Kolawole is a Dev Degree Intern at Shopify, an Undergraduate Researcher, and a scholar with Generation Google, Palantir Women In Tech, and Cadence Diversity in Tech. She is skilled in Data Science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Software Engineering. Her interest lies at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare, which initially led her to study Medical Rehabilitation at Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria. She later moved to Ottawa, Canada, to pursue a Bachelor of Computer Science Honors at Carleton University. Precious aims to impact communities. She actively speaks and volunteers for organizations like She Code Africa, Zindi Africa, Open Source Community Africa, Technovation, and Women Tech Network. She's earned accolades as the first runner-up for Mentor of the Year and Global Ambassador of the Year Awards. On her YouTube Channel, One Stop For Tech Newbies, she produces content aimed at helping young aspiring tech beginners from Africa and globally. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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