Remi, the “tech bro” intern
Background
Remi is a 24-year-old project management intern at City Developers in Lagos. Previously a virtual assistant, he has been promoted to intern project manager. His desire to excel in project management drives him to seek mentorship from Medara. Remi lives in a bustling neighbourhood in Lagos.
Personality
- Fun
- Jovial
- Good sense of humour
- Often frustrated with the project management process
- Has a secret crush at work
- Ambitious and eager to learn
- Adaptable and quick to pick up new skills
- Sometimes impulsive, preferring action to extensive planning
Personal Life
Remi is socially active and loves attending local events and festivals. He’s part of a photography club and enjoys capturing the vibrant life of Lagos. He’s also trying to improve his cooking skills, often experimenting with new recipes he finds online.
Family
Remi is the youngest of three siblings. His mother runs a small catering business, while his father works as a civil engineer. He frequently helps his mother with her business on weekends, especially with social media marketing.
Likes
- Taking pictures
- People who take pictures
- Pictures taken by people
- People
- Trying out new restaurants and street food vendors.
- Watching Hollywood movies and discussing plot twists
- Listening to Afrobeats while working
- Playing football with friends on weekends
- Playing football with friends on weekends
- Exploring new tech gadgets
- Learning about different cultures
- Dancing at parties
- Hanging out at the beach.
Dislike
- Repetitive tasks
- Lack of creativity in project solutions.
- Overly strict protocols
- Bureaucracy and red tape
- Long, unproductive meetings
- Being micromanaged
- Dishonesty and lack of transparency
Ambitions
- To become a Certified Project Manager
- To start his own tech company in the future
- To travel and document his experiences globally
Quirks
- Uses Nigerian slang and Gen Z lingo frequently
- Constantly snacks during meetings.
- Likes to wear colourful and trendy outfits, even during virtual meetings.
- Often changes his Zoom background to different famous landmarks
- Has a habit of doodling.
- Calls friends and family for quick advice even during work hours.
- Has the habit of letting his intrusive thoughts known
Hobbies
- Photography
- Playing video games
- Exploring new music genres
- Attending music concerts
- Engaging in multiple attempts to break Guinness World Records
Idols
Remi admires Elon Musk for his innovative spirit and determination. He also looks up to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie for her storytelling skills and how she represents Nigeria on the global stage.
