Network Engineer at Google. How did he do it?

Today we have Munachimso Nwaiwu, a Network Engineer at Google, sharing his story. He talks about how his childhood curiosity for tech led him to choose a unique career path and what a typical day at Google looks like for him.

If your career journey were a movie, what would the title be?

I’d call it ‘The Pilgrim’s Progress.’ Like Christian in the story, my career has been a series of new and different challenges at every step.  But the key takeaway for me has been the assurance that help is always available if I ask.  I’ve experienced it firsthand, though it’s still a lesson I’m learning.

Can you tell us about your journey into tech? What sparked your interest in network engineering?

I’ve always been drawn to engineering, though I wasn’t sure which discipline at first. My mum encouraged my technical curiosity from a young age. I still remember the sense of accomplishment when I figured out how to connect our play station. My parents were in the biological sciences, so I didn’t have direct exposure to tech, but I explored different engineering fields.

Last updated: January 30, 2025