My name is Dudu and I am a Computer Science Student currently doing my Placement year as a Software Engineer at a top tech consulting firm. I am an International student from Zimbabwe and I am very passionate about creating inclusive and safe spaces for minorities.

I was part of the pioneer committee of the KCL Women in Computer Science Society, as the Social Media Manager, in 2021-2022 and I am determined to propel the society even further this coming year.

What do I hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?

If elected I as your Vice President I would aim to:

• Arrange career events with Women from top tech companies to give the members of the society an insight of what jobs are out there for them
  • as a Placement student, I understand the value of knowing what the day to day of a tech job looks like and more importantly seeing it from a women
• Increase the society funding by seeking out new sponsorship opportunities
• Hold a series of ‘Code with Me’ sessions aimed at teaching our members (beginner - advanced) how to materialise their ideas, choose the appropriate coding languages and boost their confidence in coding
• Increase society value by introducing a buddy scheme that pairs Women in CS with members in the year above, to help guide them and make the experience of being a minority in the course less challenging

I think these aims will have a positive impact on WiCS because they focus on helping the members discover and explore their interest in Computer Science, have a supported journey, if doing the course, and boost their confidence as future tech specialists all in a safe and inclusive environment.

What will I bring to the role

Leadership - lead large groups having been a committee member of KCL Women in Computer Science and KCL African and Caribbean Societies, and presently part of my companies Inclusion and Diversity Team

Organisation - organising events in leadership roles

Communication - run successful social media accounts and personal YouTube Channel (10k + Subbs) carefully portraying impactful messages

Personality - I am an optimistic person, and always bring positivity to events which I believe is key to a successful year

Vote for me for an impactful, elevating and positive year at WiCS!

Thank you for reading my manifesto and feel free to get in contact with me to ask my any questions about my ideas at siduduziwe.mswabuki@kcl.ac.uk