My career story
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Henrica Makulu is a data analyst and founder of HM Digital, recognized as a leading woman in data analytics in Africa. Her journey includes overcoming educational challenges and career setbacks, ultimately becoming a mentor and speaker in data science and climate action. The document outlines her accomplishments, insights on personal development, and encourages others to pursue their passions intentionally.
My career story
- 1. Wisdom Acceleration Mode with Henrica Makulu ∙ DATA ANALYST ∙ ∙ FOUNDER OF HM DIGITAL ∙ ∙ MENTOR∙
- 2. My techimony - walk with me… GenY: 1981-2000 2004-6 • High school: fees issues • Didn’t get great grades for A Level 2007-12 • More fees issues • Repeated in uni degree • Didn’t know what I wanted to be 2017-20 • Becoming a Global Shaper • Working with Fayaz King • Initial denied visa • The WFH year 2012-17 • Stuck in an unfulfilling job • Driver’s License denied 12 times • Career planning began • Got an interview – storytime! 2021+ • Technical article writer • Aspiring Data Scientist • Building my brand There is no success without failure…
- 3. Doing what I love…
- 4. Some of what I’m grateful for… Recognised as one of Africa’s leading women in data analytics by TECHBUILD.AFRICA (2021) Profiled in “profiles in data” series by DATA SCIENCE ZIMBABWE(2021) Founded a STEM mentorship program known as HM Digital (2020) Selected to work with former Econet Wireless C.O.O now Assistant Sec Gen for UN Selected to be trained by former USA Vice President Al Gore on climate action in the USA (2019) Only African mentor in the Climate Reality Leadership Corps in Minnesota USA (2019) Vice curator of the Global Shapers Community – an initiative of the World Economic Forum (2019) Tedx Speaker (2019) Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) fellow (2017)
- 5. What is the most important to you? What is your biggest passion? What are your talents/skills? What skills can you work on building? What do you want to be known for?
- 6. Go to www.menti.com and use the code 55294252
- 7. Challenge: is there an emoji that denotes you/what you do?
- 8. Challenge: is there an emoji that denotes you/what you do?
- 10. Henrica Makulu Day Transactions Subscribers Amount Mon 2000 1000 2500 Tue 1500 800 2000 Wed 1600 850 2000 Thur 1800 900 2200 Fri 2100 1000 2600 Sat 1450 800 2500 Sun 500 400 2000 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Daily Numbers – Line Chart Txns Subs Amt Adayinthelifeof adataanalyst Figures have been edited and do not reflect actual figures
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- 13. • Start thinking of your happy place • It’s okay if it takes time, Sometimes you have to take on work you don’t like • Failures are part of the journey • Attitude matters – people hire personality • Envision your future (5 years, 10 years) & write it down • Volunteer Now what?
- 14. create a list of actions that you believe will help you become the you you want to be in future
- 15. start small. be consistent
- 16. determine what sets you apart
- 17. solve problems, have impact, leave an impression
- 18. You don’t have to be clever! Just intentional!
- 19. start living and acting like the you you want to be
- 20. Pick an interest Learn as much as you can Practice! • Pick something you’re interested in and pursue it relentlessly • Experts take years to learn & practice, forget instant gratification • Practice is better than talent – make many mistakes, repeat many times
- 21. “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen” Michael Jordan
- 22. SHAMELESS PLUG! Read my story: https://winnienakiyingi.wordpress.com/2021/04/23/i-love-data-story-telling-henrica-ketura-makulu/ Watch my Youtube vids: Follow me on LinkedIn: Henrica Makulu Check out my data articles on how to get into data science: resiliatech.com Check out my slide decks: slideshare.net
- 23. THANK YOU!