kood\/J\u00f5hvi attracts students from diverse backgrounds, with ages ranging from 19 to 66, the average being 28. Alumni have shared their journeys, demonstrating the program’s impact on their lives and careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Siim Kiskonen<\/strong>, a former professional cyclist, the transition was life-changing. After an injury forced him to reassess his career, he joined kood\/J\u00f5hvi with zero programming experience. “I had no idea what loops or variables were, but the Selection Sprint convinced me programming is what I want to do next,” he shared. Now a graduate, Siim is thriving in the tech industry and grateful for the new chapter in his life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Olesia Karin<\/strong>, a graduate who now works as a full-stack developer, reflected on overcoming doubts and challenges. “At one fine moment, you realize you think too much. Stop reflecting. Take and do. The most important skill I acquired here is the right approach to problem-solving,” she explained. Her journey showcases the resilience and determination many kood\/J\u00f5hvi students embody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For Elina Otchenko<\/strong>, the journey was deeply personal. Fleeing war, she sought refuge and a new direction through kood\/J\u00f5hvi. “I wasn\u2019t sure why I needed programming skills, but I took the leap. Today, I see how everything happens for a reason,” she shared. Now a skilled UX\/UI designer with programming expertise, Elina approaches design with greater depth and purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Employers’ Perspectives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Employers are equally enthusiastic about the unique skills kood\/J\u00f5hvi graduates bring to their teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Martti Praks<\/strong>, Head of AI Development at LHV<\/a>, commends their independence and adaptability: “Their practical and goal-oriented problem-solving approach makes them quick to adapt and valuable team members. These are critical skills for building AI-based solutions.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Agur J\u00f5gi<\/strong>, CTO of Pipedrive<\/a>, highlights the value of diverse teams: “Diverse teams with varying backgrounds and experiences foster both innovation and collaboration. At Pipedrive, several team members have a kood\/J\u00f5hvi background, and what stands out is their independence and eagerness to dive into projects immediately. In addition to theoretical knowledge, they already have considerable experience with teamwork and typical development projects, allowing them to integrate into Pipedrive’s daily workflow quite seamlessly.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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