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About the Founder & CEO of Nevira AI

June 14, 20268 min read
Charles Chime

Charles Chime

Founder & CEO of Nevira AI

From Nigeria to Canada

I was born in Nigeria, West Africa. Growing up, I always loved technology and helping people learn. Right after high school, I spent two years teaching Mathematics to grade 6 students. That experience shaped how I think about education, patience, and breaking down complex ideas.

Then I made a big decision. I moved to Canada as an international student when I was 17 years old. I knew no one. I did not know how interviews worked. I did not know the culture. But I was determined to learn and grow.

Life at Georgian College

I enrolled in Computer Programming at Georgian College. From day one, I was fascinated. I spent hours coding, debugging, and building small projects. Soon, I started tutoring other students. Helping them understand programming concepts made me realize how much I enjoyed teaching.

Beyond academics, I got involved. I participated in volunteer activities, attended networking events, and absorbed everything I could about Canadian workplace culture.

The First Version: Chucky Interview Prep

When I started looking for my internship, I realized something scary. I did not know how to interview. I had the technical skills, but I had never practiced answering questions under pressure.

So I built a tool for myself. I called it Chucky Interview Prep. It was simple, just a list of questions and answers. But it helped me practice. I added it to my project portfolio, thinking nothing more of it.

Validation and Growth

I shared the tool with friends. They liked it. I shared it with classmates. They used it too. Then I met John Pickard, the Executive Director of HBEC at Georgian College. He saw potential in what I was building. He encouraged me to keep going, to test it with more students, to gather feedback.

That feedback was gold. Students told me what worked. What didn't. What features they wished existed.

The Internship at County of Simcoe

I landed an internship as a Web Systems Analyst at the County of Simcoe. It was a incredible experience. I worked on real systems, solved real problems, and learned how technology works at scale.

But I never stopped thinking about Chucky Interview Prep. During evenings and weekends, I kept improving it. I added new features. I fixed bugs. I listened to users.

The Rebrand: Nevira AI

Few months before my internship ended, I made a decision. I was going to rebuild everything from scratch. Better design. Better technology. Better experience.

I rebranded to Nevira AI, a name signaling a 'New Era' of technology.

Why Nevira AI Matters

Nevira AI is not just another interview tool. It is personal. I built it because I needed it. Because thousands of students, immigrants, and job seekers need affordable, realistic practice.

What is Next?

I am just getting started. I want Nevira AI to be the go-to interview prep platform for students everywhere. I want to partner with more schools. I want to add more features based on user feedback.

But the mission stays the same: help every student, graduate, and job seeker walk into their interview with confidence.

A Message to You

If you are reading this and you are nervous about your next interview, know that you are not alone. I have been there. Practice. Be patient with yourself. You will get there.

And if Nevira AI helps you along the way, that is why I built it.

Connect With Me

I would love to hear your story. How are you using Nevira AI? What can I improve? Reach out through the Contact page.