Lailah Ryklief works in curriculum development and provides training and mentoring through OpenUp's Data Literacy Programme (previously Code for South Africa). Lailah was also a part of OpenUp's Data Journalism Academy where she previously held the title of Newsroom Developer. With a background in interactive media, design and film, Lailah has been involved in academics and education, working with GetSmarter/University of Cape Town on content development for online curriculum.