Tech Trivia with Peace Udoh, Software and Quality Assurance Engineer at Mainstack

Software and Quality Assurance Engineers play a critical role in the tech ecosystem by safeguarding product quality before software reaches the hands of millions of people, and African women are building careers around it.

These are professionals who build, test, and refine digital products to ensure they work reliably and deliver a smooth user experience.

In this edition of Tech Trivia, we spotlight Peace Udoh, a Software and QA Engineer at Mainstack whose passion for quality assurance, analytical thinking, and user-centred testing helps build digital products people can trust.

Mainstack is a technology company building digital tools that help creators, entrepreneurs, and businesses sell online, manage payments, and grow their presence on the internet. By simplifying how people launch, run, and scale their digital operations, Mainstack empowers users to focus on what they do best while the platform handles the complexity behind the scenes.

With years of professional experience in testing web and API-based applications, Udoh specialises in writing clear, easy-to-understand test cases, conducting exploratory testing, and documenting bugs effectively to support efficient product development.

By approaching every product from the user’s perspective, she identifies real-world issues that could impact the user experience while working closely with developers through clear and productive communication.

With a structured, analytical mindset and a strong commitment to quality, Peace is dedicated to ensuring every product she works on meets the highest standards before it goes live.

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1. Summarise your mornings in one sentence

My mornings are structured and purpose-driven.  I begin each day by reviewing my priorities and setting a clear focus before getting to work, and then I have a cup of coffee to make my morning better. 

2. Describe your gadget setup

I work primarily on a MacBook Pro and sometimes use a monitor, paired with my smartphone, and rely on a stable internet connection to stay productive across multiple platforms and tools throughout the day. 

3. What tech tools/ applications do you use the most for work?

Postman, Clickup/Jira, Cypress, BrowserStack, Jam.dev, etc 

4. What do you do when you need inspiration?

I pray, listen to music, turn to online communities, tech blogs, and YouTube to explore new ideas, and I often revisit past projects or successful products that remind me of the impact good work can have. 

5. What mobile application can you not do without daily?

WhatsApp

6. What tech solution do you wish someone had created?

I really wish for a unified QA platform that seamlessly integrates bug tracking, test case management, screen recording, and team collaboration all in one place, without needing to switch between multiple tools. 

7. If you have unlimited time and money, what problem would you solve?

I would tackle the digital literacy gap in Africa by building accessible, free tech education platforms that equip young people with practical skills in software development, QA, and digital tools, so that talent is never limited by geography or financial access. I would also establish an NGO targeted at helping the elderly within Africa. 

8. Which woman in tech inspires you the most?

Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, inspires me greatly. Her dedication to closing the gender gap in tech and encouraging women to embrace imperfection and keep building resonates deeply with me. It gives me the confidence to reach for my goals and not be deterred by my gender. 

9. Which profound statement inspires you the most?

You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great. This resonates deeply with me because it encourages the idea of starting small and starting anyway, just START!!!  Don’t be scared to fail. 

10. Whose women in tech trivia would you love to read?

Odunayo Eweniyi, Co-founder of PiggyVest and Feminist Coalition, one of Nigeria’s most prominent women in fintech. She’s a source of inspiration and a constant reminder that barriers can be broken and being female is great.