Woman Crush Wednesday - Nana Aba Acquah Harrison
When starting your tech journey, you'll encounter many career options. Take your time and choose the one you can't imagine yourself without. Remember, you can always change your path later. Nana Aba Acquah Harrison
Last year, we launched an unforgettable series of "Woman Crush Wednesday (WCW)" posts, highlighting remarkable women making waves in Machine Learning and Data Science.
Through their journeys, we saw the power of determination, brilliance, and community. We are excited to bring this initiative to our blog to help increase their visibility online.
With that in mind, let's carry this momentum into 2025, continuing to amplify voices and create impactful change with our WCW for the week, Nana Aba Acquah Harrison 🥳🤩
About Her
Nana Aba currently works as an AI Engineer who began her journey with a degree in Computer Engineering at the University of Ghana, where she graduated with first-class honors, earning a spot on the Dean’s Honor List and receiving multiple academic awards.
She started her career in the data field where she developed a foundation in data-informed solutions. Over time, her interest in artificial intelligence grew, leading her to transition into AI engineering.
One of the things she holds closest to her heart is to see women thrive in tech. As a part of this, she supports and encourages women in tech, through various volunteering activities.
Nana Aba owes much of her success to her community of friends and mentors who have supported her along the way. Their encouragement and guidance have been extremely helpful throughout her academic and career journey.
Challenges She Encountered
Behind every successful woman are many challenges. Nana Aba shares how she faced difficulties with new concepts, especially in coding. She said, "Some concepts were new to me, especially coding. So, I sought help from people who had a better understanding of these concepts. Additionally, finding a clear career path was difficult. But I did a lot of research and took opportunities that allowed me to explore my career path."
Achievements
Vodafone Best Graduating Female in Computer Engineering 2022
Ericsson Best Graduating Female in Computer Engineering 2022
First Class Honours in Computer Engineering
General Electric Prize for Best Female in Level 200 Computer Engineering
Deans Honour List
Inspiration
Nana Aba’s story is a powerful reminder that success is not just about what we achieve but also about how we uplift others along the way. To the women in our community: may her journey inspire you to dream big, stay curious, and pay it forward.
Outside of work, she enjoys watching movies, swimming, and reading.
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