Liz Lum is an inspiring leader who uses technology to make a difference. At Nchimsy Teq, she oversees daily operations to ensure efficiency across all divisions as Chief Operations Officer. Liz’s bachelor’s degree in Information Systems and Networking offers her an advantage in the computer industry. She is an expert in system architecture, networking, and software development. Her undergraduate thesis designed and developed an Arduino-based fingerprint voting system, demonstrating her technical talents and aptitude to solve real-world problems.
Liz is improving her technical skills, but she has a strong leadership and project management background. She has spearheaded several technological employment projects for young women as a girl’s rights champion. Liz’s engagement in the Connected Girls Coding Camp, which teaches young girls programming and digital literacy, shows her commitment to developing female IT leaders. Under her leadership, these initiatives have encouraged diverse girls to pursue STEM jobs, closing the gender gap in technology.
Liz has successfully managed complicated projects in challenging contexts in addition to advocacy. She thrives in coordinating cross-functional teams, fostering cooperation, and executing projects precisely and creatively. Liz is certain that technology can promote social justice. She sees her work at Nchimsy Teq as a chance to improve operations and provide technical solutions to social issues.
Liz hopes to extend her tech impact by leading initiatives that combine her interests for education, empowerment, and activism. Her long-term goal is to create scalable, tech-based platforms that encourage civic involvement, particularly among underrepresented groups, and empower underprivileged communities via digital technology.