Who would have thought that video production is one of the career paths quietly powering today’s tech companies?
Think about the last Instagram Reel that made you stop scrolling or that TikTok video that explained a complicated topic in a minute. Maybe it was a finance tip that finally made investing make sense or a product demo that convinced you to try a new app.
Those videos don’t just happen; they were carefully planned, designed, edited, and brought to life using technology.
Beyond the cameras and creativity are editing software, motion graphics, animation tools, AI features, and digital workflows that help creators turn ideas into stories people understand and remember.
Most people don’t see video production as a career in tech. However, today’s video producers spend just as much time working with technology as they do behind a camera. It’s a career that requires both creative thinking and technical skill.
That is why today’s spotlight is on Nmabuobi Oba, who has a unique career path as a female video producer at Risevest. Risevest is a technology-driven investment platform that makes wealth-building opportunities more accessible to Africans.
With over five years of experience crafting digital stories through technology and design, Oba combines creative strategy in video editing and motion design with technical expertise to produce content that helps brands communicate with clarity, emotion, and impact.
Driven by a passion for storytelling, she believes technology is most powerful when it helps people connect. Beyond work, she enjoys exploring creativity, personal development, and the intersection of faith, discipline, and innovation.
Her mission is to create thoughtful, visually compelling work that inspires people to think differently and leaves every audience better than she found them.
1. Summarise your mornings in one sentence
My mornings are intentionally structured because they set the tone for everything that follows. I start the day with prayer, head to the gym for a lifting session or get a swim in, then return home to prepare breakfast and pack lunch if I’m going into the office or wherever the office of the day might be. I like starting work feeling like I have filled my cup.
2. Describe your gadget setup
My laptop is my primary workstation, while a couple of external SSDs handle the large amount of footage and project files I work with every day.
I also use an external monitor because having a second screen makes editing, reviewing footage, and managing timelines much more efficient and comfortable during long sessions. If it is an on-set day, this can quickly become many lights and cameras.
3. What tech tools/ applications do you use the most for work?
DaVinci Resolve for editing, alongside the Adobe Creative Suite for design and motion graphics. I use Frame.io to collaborate with the team, YouTube for research and creative inspiration, and Notion to organise ideas, plan projects, and keep my workflow structured.
4. What do you do when you need inspiration?
I’ve learned that forcing creativity rarely works, so I usually step away from my screen instead. I’ll say a short prayer, take a walk, call a few friends to bounce ideas around, or sometimes even take a nap. Some of my best ideas come when I’m fully present and paying attention to everyday life rather than actively searching for them.
5. What mobile application can you not do without daily?
If I had to choose, it would be my Notes app. It’s my second brain at this point. Whether it’s a random content idea, a lesson from a conversation, or something I don’t want to forget, it all ends up there and will be partitioned properly later.
6. What tech solution do you wish someone had created?
Imagine an AI that could organise every idea, screenshot, article, voice note, conversation, and bookmark I’ve ever saved, then connect them in meaningful ways when I’m creating. As someone who works in storytelling and is constantly collecting inspiration, that kind of intelligent knowledge companion would be incredibly valuable to me.
7. If you have unlimited time and money, what problem would you solve?
I’d dedicate it to helping people become more capable. I believe there are countless talented people whose potential never gets fully realised because they lack access to the right knowledge, mentors, opportunities, or environments. I’d love to build systems and communities that help people develop the skills and confidence to create meaningful lives and careers.
8. Which woman in tech inspires you the most?
Many of the women I admire work across media and technology. Cleo Abram has a remarkable ability to make complex technological developments accessible without sacrificing depth or nuance. I also deeply admire the storytelling excellence of Nicole Asinugo and Anita Ashiru, whose work continues to influence how I think about communication and creativity.
9. Which profound statement inspires you the most?
“You can be whoever you’re willing to learn to be.” That quote (shout-out to Nneoma Udoyeh) reminds me that growth is rarely about talent alone; it’s about humility, curiosity, and the willingness to keep learning.
Through faith in God and a commitment to continuous improvement, I believe no one is permanently defined by their past. You can always begin again, develop new skills, and intentionally become a better version of yourself.
10. Whose women in tech trivia would you love to read?
I’d love to read more about Sharon Ariyo-Adeoye. She’s creating opportunities and solving meaningful problems about personal branding and its connection with your audience and goals. That deserves more attention.
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