From Ghana to DjangoCon: Julius Boakye on Open Source, Community & Getting Into Tech

Описание: In this episode of Models & Mindset: A Tech Podcast with Prime, I sit down with Julius Nana Acheampong Boakye , a full-stack software engineer from Ghana, Django Software Foundation Individual Member, community builder, and founder of Django Campus.

We talk about his journey from discovering code in Ghana to helping shape global tech communities like DjangoCon US, PyCon Africa, DjangoCon Africa, PyCon Ghana and more. We go deep into open source, community, learning at any age, and how to break into tech even when life is busy or you feel “late”.

If you’re:

A student wondering where to start
A mid-career professional thinking of switching into tech
Or someone who loves Django, Python, or open source and wants to give back

…this conversation will give you both practical steps and serious motivation.

🔍 In this episode, we talk about:

Julius’ journey from Ghana to the global Django & Python community
Why it’s not too late to get into tech, even in your 30s or 40s
The power of community, conferences, and open source for African devs
How Django Campus is helping students and early-career developers grow
Practical advice for beginners on where to start and how to stay consistent

The mindset you need to move from “I just code” to “I create impact”

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👉 In the comments, tell us:
Where are you joining from?
Are you just starting, pivoting, or already in tech?
What’s one thing from Julius’ story that hit you the most?

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