{"id":755,"date":"2024-05-06T15:08:25","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T15:08:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moatacademy.com\/blog\/?p=755"},"modified":"2024-05-06T15:08:25","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T15:08:25","slug":"ive-held-full-time-positions-at-two-companies-securing-my-first-offer-just-two-weeks-after-training-additionally-ive-freelanced-as-a-backend-engineer-on-three-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moatacademy.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/06\/ive-held-full-time-positions-at-two-companies-securing-my-first-offer-just-two-weeks-after-training-additionally-ive-freelanced-as-a-backend-engineer-on-three-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"“I\u2019ve held full-time positions at two companies, securing my first offer just two weeks after training. Additionally, I\u2019ve freelanced as a backend engineer on three projects” – Adewale"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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An Interview with\u00a0Moat<\/span>\u00a0Academy<\/span>'s Alumnus, Adewale Adegeye, Now a Software Engineer<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Adewale Adegeye<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n

Can we meet you?<\/strong>
\nI am Abdulrahman Adewale Adegeye, a software engineer<\/p>\n

What were you doing before coming to\u00a0Moat<\/span>\u00a0Academy<\/span>?<\/strong>
\nPrior to joining\u00a0Moat<\/span>\u00a0Academy<\/span>, I worked as a social media marketing strategist for a TV and radio company<\/p>\n

What exactly do you want to achieve<\/a> with the software development skills?<\/strong>
\nMy goal is to address global challenges through technology by creating web applications that enhance human activities.<\/p>\n

Why did you choose\u00a0Moat<\/span>\u00a0Academy<\/span>\u00a0for Developers?<\/strong>
\nI opted for\u00a0Moat<\/span>\u00a0Academy<\/span>\u00a0based on strong recommendations\u00a0from<\/span>\u00a0industry veterans.<\/p>\n

How have things changed for you since gaining software development skills?<\/strong>
\nIn the software development field, I\u2019ve collaborated on projects and built applications that once amazed me.<\/p>\n

What was your biggest fear before coming to\u00a0Moat<\/span>\u00a0Academy<\/span>\u00a0and what do you feel about it now?<\/strong>
\nMy primary concern before joining\u00a0Moat<\/span>\u00a0Academy<\/span>\u00a0was whether I could achieve my goals there.<\/p>\n

How will you describe your experience in\u00a0Moat<\/span>\u00a0Academy<\/span>?<\/strong>
\nMy time at\u00a0Moat<\/span>\u00a0Academy<\/span>\u00a0was incredibly inspiring. Beyond software development, I engaged in leadership and career sessions<\/p>\n

What have you been able to achieve with the training?<\/strong>
\nPost-training, I\u2019ve worked with industry experts on group projects and independently contributed to active products..<\/p>\n

Can you share your experiences with us since you graduated\u00a0from<\/span>\u00a0Moat<\/span>\u00a0Academy<\/span>?<\/strong>
\nI\u2019ve held full-time positions at two companies, securing my first offer just two weeks after training. Additionally, I\u2019ve freelanced as a backend engineer on three projects<\/p>\n

What advice do you have for those coming into\u00a0Moat<\/span>\u00a0Academy<\/span>?<\/strong>
\nMy advice to future\u00a0Moat<\/span>\u00a0Academy<\/span>\u00a0students: stay focused, overcome fears, and embrace continuous learning.<\/p>\n

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?<\/strong>
\nUltimately, I aspire to become a<\/a> senior developer with extensive experience across a wide range of software development technologies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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