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“I started working with Ahmed at a time when I was starting to lose hope.
He gave me an opportunity that not only rebuilt my confidence in my abilities, but also gave me a real taste of what it is like to work as a software engineer.
It was challenging, but the programme taught me so much, and it has paid massive dividends in my current role. My principal engineer even mentioned in my mid-year review that I came into the organisation running, and that it was clear the quality of training I had received played a big part in that.”
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AshrafHousing Officer “Before I worked with Ahmed, I was going from one graduate scheme to another, trying to get my foot in the door and properly kick-start my career.
Ahmed helped me secure my first job in housing, which gave me the experience and confidence I needed to progress. Since then, I have gone on to work at a much larger organisation, and a lot of what I learnt from that first opportunity has stayed with me.
Looking back, that opportunity really helped get the ball rolling for me.”
MotaharCEO of korePOS “Before joining the programme, I was struggling to land a job as a software engineer. Ahmed taught me how professional software engineering really works, helped me rebuild my CV, and prepared me for interviews.
His support did not stop once I got hired either. He carried on helping me in the job itself.
Since then I have gone on to land roles at the BBC, Verizon, PwC, Ookla and The AA, and today I am the CEO of my own tech business, korePOS.”
AyanInnovation and Digital Health Officer, Dubai “I came from a healthcare background, working as an Operating Department Practitioner in the UK, and I wanted to move into tech. Trying to figure it out on my own, I was overwhelmed by the sheer amount of noise online.
Ahmed cut through all of that. He mentored me through the transition, helping me see how my existing skill set could carry over and giving me the confidence to make the move.
I’ve since even made the move to Dubai, and today I work as an Innovation and Digital Health Officer, bringing my healthcare experience and tech together.”
LibanField Officer, Serenity Property Group “When I first joined Rise & Shine Mentorship, I was very hesitant. It was a major transition and I was changing the direction of my life.
With Ahmed's guidance and support, I found full-time employment with Serenity Property Group, and I've continued to build my technical and professional skills while learning software engineering from him.
As a mentor, I can only speak of him in the highest regard. He has created a very natural space to build a career, along with the knowledge for any future path I might decide to take.”