Africans In Tech
Welcome to Africans In Tech, a podcast where inspiring journeys in the world of technology are explored. Hosted by Sahr Lebbie, join us for candid interviews with tech professionals sharing their stories, challenges, and triumphs. Whether you're new to tech or a seasoned veteran, valuable insights and mentorship opportunities await. Let's demystify tech together and drive positive change in the industry.
Africans In Tech
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 37 | Build a Cloud Portfolio That Gets You Hired w/ Paige Malcom
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In this episode of Africans in Tech, we sit down with Paige Malcolm, a driven software and cloud engineer who turned classroom learning and internships into a full-time role at a Fortune 500 insurance company.
Paige shares how she transitioned from studying software engineering to landing two internships — one as a functional analyst and another in cloud engineering — before negotiating her first full-time offer and building a life in a new state.
She opens up about navigating diversity in tech, balancing work with personal growth, and learning cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Azure and Terraform to manage infrastructure at scale.
💻 What you’ll learn in this episode:
How Paige landed back-to-back internships and a Fortune 500 offer
The art of negotiating your first tech salary
What it’s really like working in cloud engineering full-time
Her experience as one of few Black women in tech spaces
Relocating for work and finding community in a new city
Building confidence and owning your career path
🧠 Tech Stack: Microsoft Azure | Terraform | PowerShell | ASDO (Azure DevOps)
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