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Our Success Stories
From Chef to Cyber in just 9 months!
Meet Christian Monoach
Like many people in the hospitality industry, Christian’s work and livelihood was instantly affected by covid. Reduced hours and the constant feeling of uncertainty led him to take action and pursue one of his other passions in cyber security. Christian now works as a Service Desk Analyst and is well on his way to forging a long career in cyber security.
No previous training or experience to IT professional!
Meet Haritha Chintalapudi
Coming from a recruitment and administration background Haritha had no IT skills or experience. She wanted to start a new career in a booming industry and now works as an IT Support Analyst!
From Concretor to Cyber
Meet James Lienesch
James has always been the IT guy for his friends and family but never had any form of training or qualifications. He has now been a student with us for 7 months now and is really hitting his stride. He is currently working in construction and is well on his way to starting his new career in cyber security.
From Water Technician to Cyber Security
Meet Fredrick De May
Fred is a lifelong learner that has always been interested in the IT and cyber space. His end goal is to be able to work from anywhere in the world, specifically Bali. This is why the CompTIA certifications were perfect for him as they are recognised across the globe.
International student lands her first full time role in Australia!
Meet Gayathri Ramachandran
Gayathri came to us struggling to find work as she is an international student on a visa. Fast forward 8 months and she has now landed a full time role as a software developer!
Stay at home Mum with an 8 year job gap lands a cyber security role!
Meet Namratha Kashyap
Namratha came to us as she was ready to start a new career after having an 8 year break to look after her young children. She joined our Job Placement Program and 9 months later she is off and running in her new career!
From Dentist to Cybersecurity professional in 8 months!
Meet Sasan Azimi
Sas had to change careers due to a chronic back injury. Some of his clients were in cybersecurity and he thought it sounded cool. So he joined our placement program and was just offered his first role in the industry!
From sales to cybersecurity!
Meet Delany Abbott
Del is an incredibly hard worker that has completed her certifications and is now job ready! Here she tells her story on how this happened.
From the Army to Cybersecurity!
Meet Tim Jensen
Tim wanted a change of pace but also wanted something that still serves his country. 8 months after joining the job placement program he has been offered multiple cybersecurity roles at massive companies like Boeing, Sekuro and the Australian Government.
From Disability worker to Cybersecurity professional in 7 months!
Meet Francis
Francis was a care worker for 6 years and now works as a Cybersecurity Analyst within the ACT Government.