Your Edge in Tech: Culture Fit and Professional Presence

What to expect
Getting hired is only part of the challenge. Staying relevant and making an impact is where your real edge is built. Petronella and Alucia unpack what culture fit means, why showing up consistently matters, and how soft skills and a strong personal brand can set you apart in a competitive industry.
Speakers - Petronella Makotore & Alucia Ganyane
Petronella is a Software Engineer at Entelect, currently bringing digital banking to life through powerful Java backend development. With a degree in Business Studies and Computer Science from the University of Zimbabwe and an Oracle Java certification under her belt, she is passionate about building clean, scalable systems that solve real-world problems. Connect with Petronella on LinkedIn!

Alucia is a Software Engineer at Entelect, where she is currently bringing smart and impactful Salesforce solutions to life by combining technical skill with thoughtful design. With a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science from the University of Cape Town, she is passionate about building systems that empower users and drive meaningful change. Connect with Alucia on LinkedIn!