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Category: 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Gina Fabienne: From office manager to web developer
Gina Fabienne has performed various roles in her work experience, from au pair to office manager. During her…
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Joel Barnard: From tour operator to junior software developer
Joel was working as a tour operator for three years when he realised that he wasn’t really happy working in the…
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Student Spotlight: How Anneke left teaching to learn how to code
Anneke has recently made the move from teaching to web development in her journey to learn how to code. Anneke…
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Musa – From Waitress to Full Stack Web Developer
Musa was working through her university vocational studies as a waitress and cashier when she was introduced…
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Aifheli – From IT Diploma Graduate to FNB Java Software Developer
Aifheli has been fascinated with all things related to computers since he was 13 years old. Passion and hard …
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