Meet Boomie Odumade, 2026 AdaMarie Expert
At AdaMarie, we collaborate with experts who bring both technical depth and lived experience to the work of building sustainable careers in STEM.
Boomie Odumade is joining us as a 2026 AdaMarie Expert, and we’re excited to feature her across upcoming workshops and conversations focused on software engineering, career longevity, and leadership that evolves alongside life. With a background spanning mechanical engineering, computer science, and executive leadership, Boomie brings a systems-level perspective to what it takes to grow and stay in tech over time.
Keep reading to learn more about Boomie’s path through engineering and leadership, what she’s building now, and the values that shape how she supports sustainable careers in tech.
And, stay tuned for workshops and fireside chats featuring Boomie!
Meet Boomie Odumade!
Major & Minor – If you went to college!: BS in Mechanical Engineering, MS in Computer Science, Wharton MBA
Field of Work: Software Engineering
Expertise In: Software Engineering and Careers
Current Company: TechBees
Job Title: Founder and Fractional VPE/CTO
STEM hero (alive or dead!): Too many to list!
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
Tell us about your professional journey – how did you get where you are now?
I liked Math and Science as a kid. In college, while getting a Mechanical Engineering degree, I got curious about computers (though I initially hated my first programming class), so pursued studies in Computer Science. Have been working in software, either as an engineer or as a leader or both, since then.
We’re also curious to know your personal story and upbringing. What has made you “you”?
My parents thankfully supported my interests in STEM even though it wasn't cool for a girl to do those things in the time and location where I grew up. I know not everyone has that family support, so I strive to provide support where I can, and currently do so in multiple venues including youth-based organizations.
We know that real life isn’t a smooth and linear journey. What was your initiating moment that led you to your calling - can you tell us about that moment, what helped you moved forward, what you learned/discovered?
That's correct. I don't remember my initiating moment, but maybe more relevant is the number of times in the last decade I've considered leaving leadership to be an engineer with limited leadership responsibilities. Each time, I've remembered my why, talked to folks, and kept pushing forward.
You’re a working person in a performance-driven industry. Where do you find balance?
Balance must be prioritized like other work. I no longer work for companies that don't believe in work/life balance, at work I block some focus times, and at home I am consistently working on prioritizing uninterrupted time with my kid during our time together. It's a journey but I'm more balanced than before. When I get really bad, I have to schedule in relaxation or fun time for myself.
We’d love to feature your work! How can we spread the word about what you’re doing? Some examples you might want to share:
You can learn more about one of the organizations I support as a board member: visiolafoundation.org. Check out my speaking profile: sessionize.com/boomie.
I also write. Most of my writings are on my LinkedIn "Articles", but I plan to expand techbees.me/speaking-and-writing to consolidate more of my blogs.
I was also a cofounder of a company called Nexercise, which is no longer here, and I won the pitch contest at the 2014 Essence Festival.
Do you have a favorite motivational quote or song?
So many of both. I have a top 10 I share with classrooms during my Tech Mentor Hangouts, but I will share just two here, neither of which are mine though I do have mine as well "You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try” and "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
Don't get me started on songs, I have multiple motivational playlists, ha.
Any final advice for early-career STEM professionals?:
Keep at it. And get support, don't go it alone.
Boomie’s story is a reminder that careers are not static paths, but evolving systems shaped by values, support, and persistence. Her work centers on helping technologists stay in the work, grow into leadership with intention, and build careers that can adapt across seasons of life.
Stay tuned for upcoming AdaMarie workshops and conversations featuring Boomie, where she’ll share practical insights on navigating software careers, leadership decisions, and the importance of not going it alone.
