Andela is the global talent marketplace connecting leading organizations with highly skilled technologists in emerging markets.
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Knowing how to use AI isn't the only skill that matters.
AI can write code faster than most teams can review it, and that gap can quickly become a bottleneck. Carrol Chang, Andela CEO, explains what matters instead: systems thinking and knowing where AI belongs.
When every engineer has the same tools, your advantage comes from how well your teams decide where and how to use them.
Models can generate code, but they don't replace engineering judgment. As automation scales, team dynamics are shifting fast. What will matter most for tech teams in the next few years?
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Job titles have always struggled to capture true technical capability. As AI accelerates how work gets done, that gap is only widening.
In this episode of AI in Business, our CEO Carrol Chang breaks down why rigid role descriptions can’t keep up with modern technical realities — and why enterprise assessment has to pivot from titles to actual skills.
She dives into:
- Assessing engineers for judgment and problem-solving over raw output
- Mapping workforce skill gaps before they turn into project blockers
- Designing reskilling engines that adapt at the speed of frontier models
Listen to the full episode: bit.ly/4z4eQKm
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Get to know Claudia Nagel, Revenue Enablement Manager, RevOps team at Andela. “I help our global commercial teams work more efficiently and achieve their objectives by streamlining processes, supporting skill development and career growth, and bridging the gap between Product, Marketing, and Leadership to ensure our go-to-market (GTM) teams are well equipped in the field.”
Claudia’s favorite thing about working at Andela? “The people we work with are intelligent, compassionate, motivated and very collaborative. I feel extremely lucky to be able to work with so many skilled cross functional teams every day!”
“Andela has been on my radar for a long time, as someone interested in the intersection of business and social responsibility. Being able to combine my passions at Andela is a unique privilege. I feel lucky to work for a company whose mission and values are so aligned with my own!”
We asked Claudia to share two truths and a lie. Can you spot the lie?
✦ I’m afraid of flying
✦ I can name almost any dog breed upon sight
✦ I am trilingual
#ThisIsAndela #BusinessSolutions #TechHiring
Our team is talking to CIOs every day and they share the same challenge: they've bought AI, but now they need it to pay off.
Enabling enterprises to adopt and deliver AI at scale is our specialty and we LOVE talking about it. In as much time as it takes to drink your morning coffee, we can dive into your workforce AI readiness and a joint enablement-and-delivery program.
If you think learning while building AI workflows would benefit your team, we can't wait to chat!
Let's book a discovery call: thisisande.la/4s5erV4
Can you track AI spend by repo instead of by user?
In this episode of Token Talk, Guil Hernandez explains that while the answer is “not directly,” there’s a workaround he recommends.
Looking for more Copilot tips? Check out our full Token Optimization webinar with GitHub: thisisande.la/3U93Tr9
Calling all African technologists: the Kubernetes CKAD Certification Drive is back.
Get ready to strengthen your Kubernetes skills with access to the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) exam and the Kubernetes for Developers (LFD 259) learning bundle for just $285, down from $645.
Ready to take the next step in your Kubernetes journey? Apply today: thisisande.la/3VD9GWQ
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As tech roles evolve, the skills teams need are changing too. Which skill are you investing in most?
A lot of companies buy AI coding tool licenses and assume engineers will work out the uses themselves.
Cory Hymel, Head of Research at Andela, walks through our latest research with OpenAI, breaking down what a 3-week Codex enablement program revealed about building agent-native engineering capability and the principles that made learning measurable.
Watch Cory's breakdown of our top 3 findings, and check out the full research here: ttps://thisisande.la/3Wo8WVG
Meet Allan Ong'ang'a, Strategic Account Executive, GTM at Andela. “I work with leading companies across Africa to help them solve talent shortages and scale their technology teams using Andela’s global platform. My role is to bridge the gap between enterprise tech & AI ambitions and world-class engineering expertise.”
“My favorite thing about working at Andela is our borderless, impact-driven culture that lets us solve pressing business challenges through world-class engineering capabilities. It gives me the opportunity to work alongside visionary leaders in the enterprise landscape and directly contribute to the growth of Africa’s tech ecosystem by connecting them with seamless, scalable talent solutions.”
“Throughout my career, I have sat across from leaders who could not find the tech talent they needed, and alongside skilled candidates who lacked access to opportunities. Andela sits right where these two challenges meet and that mission is what inspired me to join. My journey here was built on years of learning and understanding both sides of that table. This has given me the perspective needed to connect high-growth enterprise ambitions with world-class engineering talent.”
We asked Allan to share two truths and a lie. Can you spot the lie?
✦ I played semi-professional football while working full-time.
✦ Growing up I wanted to become an editorial journalist.
✦ I took art / drawing classes in the past.
#ThisIsAndela #BusinessSolutions #TechHiring
Do token-saving prompt tools and tricks actually work on Copilot?
In the latest Token Talk, Guil Hernandez explains what each one does and how to check whether it's worth using for your setup.
Looking for more Copilot tips? Check out our full Token Optimization webinar with GitHub: thisisande.la/3U93Tr9
Have you ever wondered what happens when frontier AI moves out of the sandbox and into production?
We’re teaming up with @OpenAI and @mivauniversity in Lagos for a live showcase on real engineering execution, regional impact, and what AI acceleration means for the future of learning systems - Powered by OpenAI Academy.
On the lineup:
✦ Live Finalist Demos: Watch top builders pitch production-grade, OpenAI-powered applications built for real-world impact
✦ Leadership Firesides: Strategic insights on bridging frontier models into live codebases with:
- Tom Duff Gordon (VP & Head of EMEA Policy, OpenAI)
- Emmanuel Lubanzadio (Africa Lead, OpenAI)
- Kate Woska (VP, Africa/Middle East & Impact Partnerships, Andela)
- Aniekeme Umoh - (COO uLesson Group, Miva Open University)
✦ Ecosystem Connection: High-density networking with the CTOs, founders, and vanguard builders shaping Africa’s tech adoption curve
📆 Monday, October 28
⏰ 3:00 PM WAT
📍 Civic Centre, Lagos (Parallel to Moonshot)
📡 Virtual livestream available
In-person seats are limited. Reserve your spot: thisisande.la/4dv8HOB
#OpenAIAcademy #Andela #OpenAI #MivaOpenUniversity #CodexInAction
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There's a predictable curve every team goes through during change and knowing the stages can help leaders prepare for the road bumps along the way.
Andela's CEO Carrol Chang breaks down the four phases: denial, the "pit of despair," adoption, and eventually, thriving.
Knowing which phase your team is in guides what they need from you to move through it successfully.
You might already have one of these tech roles. You just don't have the title.
Our new research analyzed 47,101 Fortune 500 software job postings and found 8 genuinely new engineering roles forming inside them. Not roles anyone announced. Roles that appeared because the same combinations of skills kept showing up together, crossing the boundaries of jobs we already have.
✦ MLOps Pipeline Engineer
✦ LLM Application Engineer
✦ FinOps Reliability Engineer
✦ Docs-as-Code Engineer
✦ Product Front-End Engineer
✦ Lakehouse Analytics Engineer
✦ DevSecOps Security Engineer
✦ Polyglot Backend Engineer
If you're a data engineer who has quietly become the person who ships LLM features, or a DevOps engineer who now owns cloud spend as seriously as uptime, or a backend engineer whose last three projects were really integration architecture, the market hasn't caught up to you yet.
That lag is worth something. Skills that are compounding in value before the labels arrive are the ones worth investing in now.
Read the full report, including which skills define each role and which established jobs they're forming between: thisisande.la/4cNC5z6
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Job titles are changing as technology changes.
What do you think will matter most as roles continue to evolve?
Andela + @OpenAI + @mivauniversity
Registrations are now open for the live showcase event in Lagos, Nigeria! Join us to watch talented technologists present capstone projects centered on AI tools designed to transform learning processes and outcomes. Highlights include live judging, insightful fireside chats, and more. Can’t make it to Lagos? Stream the entire showcase live from anywhere.
Date: 28 October
Time: 3:00 PM WAT | Civic Centre
Get to know Marla Dalmau, Talent Support Analyst at Andela. “I help candidates, talent, and learners with their questions and anything they need when using our platform. I also work on our support systems and with Product and Engineering to fix issues, improve processes, and make the experience better for everyone.”
“My favorite thing about working at Andela is that it feeds my love for learning. Every day brings something new, and I get to meet and work with people from different countries and cultures, so I’m always learning something new!”
“I joined Andela serendipitously. A friend I used to work with referred me when there was an opening on the Talent Experience team. She knew I was a people person, and that’s one of the reasons I love what I do, I really enjoy working with people and helping make their experience better.”
We asked Marla to share two truths and a lie. Can you spot the lie?
✦ I have a food truck business.
✦ I decided to sign up for the Chicago Marathon without ever having run before.
✦ I was an actress in a TV series in Mexico City.
#ThisIsAndela #BusinessSolutions #TechHiring
Last call to join our upcoming Github webinar!
Want to get more from Copilot without letting token costs creep up? We’ll cover practical ways to manage AI tool costs, improve productivity, guide adoption, and drive engineering ROI.
Link in our bio to register here and join us.
Last call to join our upcoming Github webinar!
Want to get more from Copilot without letting token costs creep up? We’ll cover practical ways to manage AI tool costs, improve productivity, guide adoption, and drive engineering ROI.
Register here and join us: andela.com/webinar/optimize-…
