{"id":833,"date":"2025-04-22T07:07:30","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T07:07:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moatacademy.com\/blog\/?p=833"},"modified":"2025-04-22T07:08:27","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T07:08:27","slug":"an-interview-with-moat-academys-alumnus-blessing-now-a-process-automation-developer-member-of-cohort-29","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moatacademy.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/22\/an-interview-with-moat-academys-alumnus-blessing-now-a-process-automation-developer-member-of-cohort-29\/","title":{"rendered":"An Interview with Moat Academy’s Alumnus, Blessing, now a Process Automation Developer ( Member of Cohort 29)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"I currently utilize some of the concepts learned during the boot camp, from working with PHP and integrating APIs to developing and automating workflows.\" - Blessing<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Can we meet you?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

My name is Blessing Iyobosa, a results-driven graduate of Mechanical Engineering.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u00a0What were you doing before coming to Moat<\/span> Academy<\/span>?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00a0I worked as a reporting analyst.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u00a0What is the name of your current company and role?<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
I currently work<\/a> in the Applications development Unit as a Process Automation Developer\/Engineer in a Financial Institution.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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What exactly do you want to achieve with the software development skills?<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00a0I want to use my software development skills to solve real-world and business problems by building digital solutions that are efficient, user-friendly, and scalable.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u00a0Why did you choose Moat<\/span> Academy<\/span> for Developers?<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Three reasons: Track record of results, affordability and a recommendation.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
Moat<\/span> Academy<\/span> has a track record of developers it has trained over the years with various projects being developed at the end of the 13 weeks<\/a> boot camp. I needed a place that would accelerate my progress and be able to come up with result(project) that will make me utilize tech stacks.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
Moat<\/span> Academy<\/span> is top quality\/value when you compare it to the boot camp fee. These reasons made me choose Moat<\/span> Academy<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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How have things changed for you since gaining software development skills?<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00a0I am confident about my JavaScript skills because that was my \u2018last bus-stop\u2019 after completing HTML & CSS while trying self-learning.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
The academy<\/span> has a unique and structured way of teaching which makes you understand concepts easily. It helped me go beyond just understanding syntax, just being a mere programmer to actually building meaningful full stack solutions.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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What was your biggest fear before coming to Moat<\/span> Academy<\/span> and what do you feel about it now?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Will I actually be able to come up with a project or build a working application? Not just mere programming but putting all programming concepts together to come up with a working application. How possible was it within a short period of time? That was the biggest doubt I had, but after going through the Academy<\/span>\u2019s hands-on and well-structured approach, that doubt was eradicated. I now feel more confident, especially in my ability to break down problems and build functional solutions from scratch.<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u00a0How will you describe your experience in Moat<\/span> Academy<\/span>?<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00a0It was a challenging yet transformative experience. Transformative in the sense that I came in as one with just basic knowledge of HTML and CSS and left being a Full stack web developer. What captured my attention was the standard training facility and environment the first day I stepped in. I met well-experienced tutors who carried the class along. I must commend the tutors as it not really that easy to teach and impact knowledge. I also got to meet and work with brilliant and smart minds as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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What have you been able to achieve with the training?<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00a0I have been able to come up with web applications built from scratch and launch my self into the tech space. Moat<\/span> has set the foundation.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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Can you share your experiences with us since you graduated from Moat<\/span> Academy<\/span>?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Thus far, it has been a nice experience. I have written some tech assessments and gone though some interviews<\/span>. I currently utilize some of the concepts learnt during the boot camp from working with PHP and integrating APIs to develop and automate workflows.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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What advice do you have for those coming into Moat<\/span> Academy<\/span>?<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
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  • Have the mindset that I am here for serious business and I must leave with a result.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Do not miss classes or take classes with laxity because you might find yourself lagging behind.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Practice, Practice, Practice what was taught in class because that is the only way you can get used to new concepts.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Don\u2019t stress yourself with external videos or resources during the course of the boot camp. Be active and participate in the leadership session.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Be ready to learn and put in the best effort.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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    Where do you see yourself in 5 years?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
    \u00a0A lead software Engineer.<\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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