Name: Idong Essien
Generation: Millenial
Ethnicity: Ibibio
Title: Software Developer
Company: N/A
Dream Job: Software Engineer, Software Architect, Dev Rel, Product Manager
Relationship Status: Single

Idong 👋, short for Idongesit, is a unisex name that originated from the Ibibio and Efik peoples of Southern Nigeria. The name translates to English as "comfourt", but the literal meaning is "healing of heart".

Idong is a first generation Nigerian-American & non-traditional, Freelance, Software Developer with dreams to become a Software Engineer or Architect. Educational experience includes an undergradute technical degree in Web Development, university Computer Science courses and a Full-Stack Software Development technical certification. His professional experience includes remotely coaching folks interested in learning technology and transitioning into technical careers. As well as, remote experience collaborating within cross-functional teams as an Associate Software Developer.

Other interests include manual transmission vehicles, console and mobile gaming, desserts, dogs, horror TV and movies, soccer, savoury foods and he controversially belives pineapples 🍍 definitely DO NOT belong on pizza 🍕😬.

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