Ashesi
senior, Kobla Nyomi's Google-bound
by Matthew
Taggart
Ashesi Computer
Science major, Kobla Nyomi, has recently been selected to participate in
Google’s Software Engineering Programme at their office in Zurich, Switzerland.
Kobla was one of only three people selected from applicants from all across
Africa. Kobla was invited to apply for the position after placing in the finals
of Google CodeJam Africa, an online programming competition held in spring 2010.
He will spend his summer break at Google’s engineering centre in Switzerland
working with the Africa Development Team on projects for Google’s Africa user
base.
Kobla, after learning the news that he was selected, stated, “I am thrilled and
overwhelmed. I look forward to the opportunity of joining the Google team. I
hope I can contribute to their important work and help improve products meant
for the African market.” Kobla mentioned that he was thankful to all the faculty
and staff who supported and encouraged him throughout the interview process. He
was grateful that his education at Ashesi had prepared him to meet Google’s high
standards.
Google representatives confirmed that while with the Software Engineering
Programme, Kobla will be asked to develop his skills and contribute to projects
in a direct and meaningful way.
The Programme promises to help interns deepen their understanding of Computer
Science and allow them to connect with outstanding people from all over the
world.
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