Sophia Ruduke — the tech-savvy powerhouse behind Convalexa and one of RAK’s brightest young entrepreneurs. From Canadian snow to Ras Al Khaimah’s sunshine, this 22-year-old coding queen is turning futuristic ideas into real-world impact. Hit play to hear how she’s bridging the tech gap, breaking stereotypes, and making software cool, accessible, and actually useful. Spoiler alert: you’ll leave feeling inspired — and maybe wanting to build your own app!
Interview Highlights
🎓 Sophia graduated with distinction in Computer Science — and swapped the icy winds of Alberta for the sandy breezes of RAK (excellent decision).
💡 She spotted a big tech gap at a RAK investment summit and thought, “Hey, I can totally fix that!” — so she did, by launching Convalexa.
💻 Convalexa is her baby — building apps, AI tools, and websites that actually make sense (and don’t need a PhD to use).
👩💻 Sophia’s take on tech? It should save you time, not fry your brain — and she’s all about putting clients in the driver’s seat.
🌟 RAK’s welcoming vibe blew her away — no discrimination, just opportunity, kindness, and a strong sense of community.
🏖️ Outside of tech life, she’s all about beach volleyball, kayaking, and sunshine — basically living her best RAK life.
🚀 She believes RAK is about to explode (in the best way!) and now is the golden time to jump in and grow with it.
Pull-Out Quotes
“I think I was a Canadian born in the wrong place — the cold is absolutely not for me.”
“Tech should help, not be a headache. We build software that saves time, money, and sanity.”
“In Ras Al Khaimah, I’ve been treated like royalty — it’s the kind of place where people actually want to see you succeed.”
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About the Collaboration (WOW-RAK × E-Find RAK)
When storytelling meets discovery — you get a front-row seat to Ras Al Khaimah’s most inspiring journeys. That’s exactly what happens when WOW-RAK, the city’s lifestyle voice, joins hands with E-Find RAK, the digital compass for local talent and businesses. Think of it as your backstage pass to the people shaping RAK — with heart, hustle, and a whole lot of personality.
Together, we’re lifting the curtain on the movers and makers behind the emirate’s glow-up. From boardrooms to beach walks, RAK Icons brings you real stories from real legends — all rooted right here in Ras Al Khaimah.
Together, we’re putting the spotlight where it belongs: on the people behind the scenes — the dreamers, doers, and change-makers who are building, creating, and inspiring in Ras Al Khaimah. From accountants to artists, chefs to CEOs, RAK Icons is our way of saying, “Hey, have you met this amazing human yet?”
Because Ras Al Khaimah isn’t just about the views — it’s about the visionaries. And this collaboration is here to tell their stories, one incredible local at a time.
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