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Category: Student Success Stories

PHP Developer
June 10, 2021 Web Development / Student Success Stories

Bongani’s Journey: From Data Analyst to PHP Developer

Practical skills are a critical part of finding a rewarding and fulfilling job. This simple fact is especially…

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Student Success
May 12, 2021Student Success Stories

Student Success Story: Lungile – From Student to Java Developer

Lungile Mngonyama had always been interested in data science, and learning to use tech to empower her career,…

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Student Writer
May 5, 2021Student Success Stories

Student writer: I created Not Uber-Eats. Here’s how it happened.

Jake Owen completed his software engineering bootcamp with HyperionDev in 2020 and after graduation, he went…

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Student Success Story
May 4, 2021Student Success Stories

Student Success Story: Max Deale – from Audio Engineer to Full Stack Developer

In this HyperionDev student success story, we wanted to find out more about Max’s journey from Audio Engineer…

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success story Ndamulelo
April 13, 2021Student Success Stories

Ndamulelo: from Student to Start-up Founder

Ndamulelo Namadzavho had always wanted to build something important that would help South African youth by…

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career
March 1, 2021 Coding Careers / Student Success Stories

Student Success Story: Sonny – from Sales Consultant to Solutions Architect

Working in retail is a tough, often unglamorous job – especially during a lockdown, where customers start spending…

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February 19, 2021 Software Development / Student Success Stories

Student Success story: Craigen – from Waiter to Java developer

Craigen Chitate worked as a waiter in Johannesburg, but wanted something more. He knew that hard work and determination…

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Software Engineer
October 16, 2020 Software Development / Student Success Stories

Student Success Story: Keenan Naicker from student to Software Engineer

Keenan Naicker always had a passion for solving problems and coding. Shortly after finishing his Matric, Keenan…

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web developer
March 30, 2020Student Success Stories

Student Success Story: Michael – from IT Technician to Web Developer

Thirty-two-year-old Michael Boonekamp worked as an IT Technician, repairing and maintaining computer systems.…

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Software engineer
March 25, 2020Student Success Stories

Student Success Story: Simone – from Fabric Specialist to Software Engineer

Having spent years studying to work in the Textiles industry, 25-year-old Simone Groenewald had finally started…

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Software Engineer
March 6, 2020Student Success Stories

Student Success Story: Leandri – from Risk & Fraud Analyst to Junior Software Engineer

Since 2012, when we first started our work to close the global tech skills gap, we’ve had hundreds of students…

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Software Developer
March 3, 2020Student Success Stories

Student Success Story: Franco – from Manufacturing Manager to Software Developer

The economy isn’t in the greatest place right now. Growth is poor, unemployment is rising even from its 11-year…

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software engineer
February 27, 2020 Software Development / Student Success Stories

Hannes – From Procurement Manager to Web Designer and IT Technician

Many of us have jobs that we’re comfortable with. Jobs that are good – for right now. If you’re planning…

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web developer
December 3, 2019 Web Development / Student Success Stories

Student Success Story – Sean Van Loggerenberg – From Bartender to Web Developer

It’s a story we’ve heard many times before. Someone is working a job with demanding and unpredictable hours,…

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web developer
November 20, 2019 Web Development / Student Success Stories

Student Success Story: Zubair – From Travel Coordinator to Chatbot Tester

When job unhappiness or breakdowns in the work environment strike, it can have a devastating effect on your …

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Software Engineering
October 7, 2019 Coding Careers / Software Development

Student Success Story: Kerusha – Software Engineering Student

26-year-old Kerusha Govender, who hails from Paarl, felt “boxed in” while studying for her masters in Historical…

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data science
September 16, 2019Student Success Stories

Student Success Story: Sedeshtra – Data Science Graduate

Johannesburg-based Sedeshtra Pillay, aged 25, is no stranger to studying. He followed up his bachelor’s degree…

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web development
August 5, 2019 Web Development / Student Success Stories

Student Spotlight: Talitha – Full-Stack Web Developer

Because coding is such an in-demand skill, many people are keen to pick it up. But can you learn this valuable …

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software engineering
August 1, 2019 Software Development / Student Success Stories

Student Spotlight: Saranne – Software Engineer Bootcamp Student

Every year the U.S. News & World report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, reveals …

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web developer
August 1, 2019 Web Development / Student Success Stories

Student Spotlight: Keith – Full-Stack Web Developer

Many people have a life ambition. Keith Sinclair is no exception. To achieve his dream, he’s becoming a web developer…

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coding
July 30, 2019Student Success Stories

Talitha Kruger: the coding highs, the lows and everything in between

HyperionDev is excited to introduce a new series about our students’ coding journeys. What is it really like…

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web development
July 22, 2019Student Success Stories

Student Spotlight: Stanley – Full-Stack Web Development Student

Stanley Ikegbulam comes from Pretoria. To reach his career goals, he’s  enrolled on the on-site, part-time…

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developer
June 12, 2019 Coding Careers / Software Development

Dallas: From self-taught coder to lead developer

Dallas Goldswain, a HyperionDev graduate, has been programming since the age of 4. He’s always been curious…

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software developer
June 12, 2019 Coding Careers / Software Development

Christo: From self-taught coder to professional software developer

Since childhood, Christo loved the idea of creating software. Because he was a  self-taught programmer, …

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mentor
June 10, 2019 Student Success Stories / HyperionDev teacher perspective

Dip: From salesperson to on-site mentor with HyperionDev

Dip Rawal, a Johannesburg based sales professional, looking for a drastic career change decided to sign up …

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June 3, 2019 Software Development / Student Success Stories

Student Spotlight: Lisa Kelbe – Software Engineer Bootcamp Student

29-year-old Lisa Kelbe, from Cape Town, is currently enrolled on the on-site HyperionDev Software Engineer…

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web developer
May 23, 2019Student Success Stories

Anneke: From Teacher to Front-end Web Developer

Anneke graduated from UCT with a Bachelor of Music in Education, as well as a PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate…

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January 28, 2019Student Success Stories

Wilbert: From Lecturer To Data Scientist

Wilbert has previously worked as a lecturer, analyst and data specialist over the last 10 years. He realized…

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January 23, 2019Student Success Stories

Xavier: From Motor Mechanic to Software Developer

Xavier completed his diploma in computer programming in 2010, yet struggled to land a job in tech and found himself…

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HyperionDev Success Story
January 23, 2019Student Success Stories

Khethani: From Business Management Graduate To Strategic Consultant at IBM

After Khethani completed his degree in business management, he was struggling to find a job in his field. Following…

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