We're a small team passionate about building industry-ready talent in Africa.
ZapTek bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world tech employment in Africa by running cohort-based training that produces verifiable portfolios.
Our Beliefs
The core principles that drive our mission and curriculum design.
Evidence beats certificates
We believe in verifiable skills and real-world project portfolios over traditional academic credentials.
Real projects build real confidence
Learners work on production-level code and simulations that mirror actual tech industry environments.
Practice > theory
While theory provides the foundation, mastery only comes through relentless practice and iteration.
Mentorship accelerates growth
Our instructors and mentors are active practitioners who bridge the gap from student to professional.
Build for Africa's realities
We train talent to solve challenges within the African context while meeting global engineering standards.
Meet the Team
A dedicated group of educators, engineers, and operators.
Bright Osei Kesse
Founder & CEO
Mastercard Foundation Scholar Alumnus with a vision for African tech excellence.
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Program & Operations Lead
Driving the day-to-day operations and student success initiatives at ZapTek.
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Technical Lead
Leading the curriculum development and simulation platform architecture.
Mentors & Instructors
Our cohorts are supported by a wide network of contract instructors and mentors currently working at top tech firms globally.