From Security Enthusiast to Cyber Security Maestro
Confronted with health challenges, Gregory De Jersey found himself at a career crossroads, prompting a decisive shift towards a field that leveraged his intellectual prowess. His diverse experiences in security services and a natural inclination towards IT, teaching, and science fiction converged, leading him to the realm of cyber security.
Gregory's journey, marked by resilience and a thirst for knowledge, took a significant turn with the Institute of Data's comprehensive cyber security program. Here, Gregory received comprehensive training and mentorship, culminating in his current role as a Networking and Infrastructure Solution (NIS) Associate with the New South Wales NIS team.
“Going with the Institute of Data was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. It prepared me well for the role I’ve gotten into, and the ongoing support has been incredible. I still hear from my peers and lecturers from IOD. We chat on WhatsApp, and other conversations stem from there. I am still learning the corporate world, and it is going great!"
From the business industry to Data Science & AI
Chantanee Manonom's journey from the business industry to becoming a proficient data analyst is a tale of continuous learning and adaptation. With an extensive 11-year background in business, holding degrees in Biology, Business Analysis, and Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, Chantanee found her calling in the field of Data Science & AI.
Her academic journey began at Chulalongkorn University and led her to the University of Melbourne and Victoria University. Determined to shift her career path, she completed the Institute of Data's intensive course, marking a significant turn in her professional life.
“My professional journey was deeply rooted in business, where I spent over a decade as a consultant and business analyst specialising in HRIS. The skills and experiences from my previous roles had parallels with data science, involving troubleshooting, system implementations, and in-depth analyses. This similarity sparked my interest in data science, prompting me to enrol in a career-changing course at the Institute of Data. It was not just about learning new skills but adapting to a whole new mindset.”
Traditional Banking to Fintech
With an ambition to create and contribute to a fintech company, Leah embarked on an educational journey with the Institute of Data’s comprehensive Software Engineering course.
The 12-week program, tailored for busy professionals like her, offered not only industry-recognised certification and practical learning modules but also invaluable pre-work sections and job outcome resources.
“Currently, I am the head of healthcare technology at Vestone Capital. Since I work in healthcare tech, my primary focus is to maintain the finance for the medical equipment in the firm. For example, if we are advancing to incorporate new capabilities, I can understand what the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is trying to convey. ”
Hospitality to Cyber Security
Matt made a career change from the hospitality industry where he worked as a kitchen hand to cyber security in 2020. Matt was passionate about building his cyber career and focused on gaining practical cyber security skills to land a job quickly in the industry. He was mentored and trained by industry experts and secured a job as a Cyber Security Analyst before graduating the course.
“My career outlook has been completely turned around since upskilling and coming into the cyber security industry. Although I had transferable interpersonal skills, my new responsibilities and the expectations of me as a cyber professional are completely different to being a kitchen hand. I’m enjoying what I do now more than ever and I’m excited to keep progressing.”
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