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I consider myself fortunate to have attended school despite facing many educational obstacles, an opportunity some of my older siblings did not have. My father worked as a landscaper and sometimes took me to water the gardens he tended, which sparked my interest in plants and irrigation. When I started attending university, I depended on my father financially but then the pandemic came, I lost his support. Instead of giving up, I started working on freelance marketplaces and collaborating with both online platforms and local startups to cover my tuition.
One of my successful ventures into the tech sector was becoming the co-founder Rise Solutions, a digital agency dedicated to providing technology strategies and solutions. I organized and guided teams to develop technology projects, including a prototype irrigation robot that uses soil moisture sensors to trigger watering, addressing local agricultural challenges. Leading these projects honed my ability to coordinate teams, solve complex problems, and transform ideas into tangible solutions.
Another example of my leadership was a humanitarian hackathon held at the Mogadishu Tech Summit, Somalia's largest digital event, in 2021. I led a team of engineers to develop the "Drought Response" app, which allows people to not only donate money but also essential supplies such as water, clothing, food, and household items to drought-affected communities. I plan to further develop this app during my Chevening Scholarship. These experiences have reinforced my belief that leadership is not just about guiding projects, but also about developing teams and creating opportunities for others.
I consider myself fortunate to have attended school despite facing many educational obstacles, an opportunity some of my older siblings did not have. My father worked as a landscaper and sometimes took me to water the gardens he tended, which sparked my interest in plants and irrigation. When I started attending university, I depended on my father financially but then the pandemic came, I lost his support. Instead of giving up, I started working on freelance marketplaces and collaborating with both online platforms and local startups to cover my tuition.
One of my successful ventures into the tech sector was becoming the co-founder Rise Solutions, a digital agency dedicated to providing technology strategies and solutions. I organized and guided teams to develop technology projects, including a prototype irrigation robot that uses soil moisture sensors to trigger watering, addressing local agricultural challenges. Leading these projects honed my ability to coordinate teams, solve complex problems, and transform ideas into tangible solutions.
Another example of my leadership was a humanitarian hackathon held at the Mogadishu Tech Summit, Somalia's largest digital event, in 2021. I led a team of engineers to develop the "Drought Response" app, which allows people to not only donate money but also essential supplies such as water, clothing, food, and household items to drought-affected communities. I plan to further develop this app during my Chevening Scholarship. These experiences have reinforced my belief that leadership is not just about guiding projects, but also about developing teams and creating opportunities for others.
