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 57 | The Software Engineer Baddie : AI, Modeling, & Dating in Tech
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In today's episode, co-hosts Queen Duncan and Sahr Lebbie sit down with the incredible Kaylin Moss—known to the internet as the "Software Engineer Baddy." 💻🔥
Kaylin is a powerhouse AI Engineer working in the healthcare sector, a professional model featured by brands like Ulta and Honda, and a fierce advocate for authenticity in corporate spaces. 👠🤖 We dive deep into her Gullah Geechee heritage, her journey of founding a NSBE chapter at Marist College, and the viral video that sparked a massive conversation about dating culture within the tech industry. 🗣️📈
In this episode, we discuss:
🖱️ How early exposure to Scratch and web design paved her path to Computer Science.
💼 The importance of soft skills and "pitching yourself" to land your dream role.
💰 Her unique approach to financial freedom and retiring by age 45.
✨ Maintaining confidence and a "baddy" mindset as a Black woman in tech.
🚫 Setting non-negotiables in relationships (and why she doesn't want kids).
Follow Kaylin Moss:
📸 Instagram & 🎵 TikTok: @softwareengineerbaddie