Charting Her Own Course
Kgomotso always knew she wanted to break new ground – setting her sights on a career in tech, even before she was sure attending university was within reach. Once she got there, she joined student tech groups, connected with classmates, and looked for ways to grow. When she was selected for the Dell Young Leaders programme in her first year, she gained more than financial support. She found mentors, peers, and the kind of backup that made a difference when it mattered most.
When unexpected challenges came up, like losing her laptop and phone within the same week, Kgomotso didn’t miss a step. She worked with programme staff to replace what she needed and kept moving. She asked for a tutor when coursework got tougher and sharpened her CV with help from career workshops. By her final year, she had accepted a graduate role at a global tech company – one that came with an above-market offer and gave her the chance to help others get there too.
Building Solutions and a Path for Others
Kgomotso began her career as a cloud support engineer and quickly moved up. Within a year, she was promoted, and by her third year, she stepped into a cloud solutions architect role, advising clients across sectors on how to build and scale their cloud infrastructure. She leads technical workshops, presents at industry events, and helps organisations make strategic decisions about their systems. It’s a fast-paced role that puts her at the centre of real-time problem-solving and long-term planning.
Just as important to her is making space for others. Through her company’s technical incubator, she mentors junior employees and shares the kind of advice she wishes she had starting out. She also works one-on-one with women entering the field, helping them navigate the early challenges of the industry. “There are so few of us in this space,” she said. “I want to be part of changing that.” Whether she’s leading a strategy session or sitting down for a coffee chat, Kgomotso is focused on bringing more women into tech and helping them succeed.
