“Coding is really just about creating anything that your mind can come up with. I really just love the idea of creating anything and problem-solving.”
— Okewoma Okumo, BSc Computing Science
In February 2021, TWU Computing Science student Okewoma Okumo created an app that was awarded second place in the Township of Langley's coding competition ($1,000 prize). The app helps users become aware of their personal carbon footprint and provides users with tips and resources on how to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Recently, Okumo was interviewed by local media from his hometown of Airdrie, Alberta.
Excerpted from Airdrie Today:
"Okumo immigrated to Canada at a young age from Nigeria with his family. He said focusing his skills and efforts around an app that can help save the environment is based on wanting to help people who have fewer resources.
In addition to his computer science studies, Okumo is also a member of Trinity Western’s track-and-field team. He said another motivator for his app is that there are many areas in the world where athletes can’t participate in competitions due to environmental issues.
“An app like this will help people be able to network and work together,” he said.
While he is currently in his first year of post-secondary studies, Okumo hopes to eventually progress into an area where he can focus on software engineering and data analysis. He said he wants to be a part of a company that will improve – and not harm – the world."
Read Okewoma Okumo's interview in Airdrie Today.
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