{"id":857,"date":"2025-05-20T16:49:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T16:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moatacademy.com\/blog\/?p=857"},"modified":"2025-05-20T16:56:13","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T16:56:13","slug":"i-can-confidently-say-i-received-more-value-than-what-i-paid-for-taofeek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moatacademy.com\/blog\/2025\/05\/20\/i-can-confidently-say-i-received-more-value-than-what-i-paid-for-taofeek\/","title":{"rendered":"” I can confidently say I received more value than what I paid for.” – Taofeek"},"content":{"rendered":"

An Interview with Moat Academy's Alumnus, Taofeek Ishola, Now a Business Process Automation Developer in a Financial Institution<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

My name is Taofeek Ishola and I am a tech enthusiast<\/span><\/p>\n


\nWhat were you doing before coming to Moat Academy?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

I was serving as a Corp member.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>What is the name of your current company and role?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

I currently work as a Business Process Automation Developer in a financial institution.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>What exactly do you want to achieve with the software development skills?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

I want to use my skills to develop applications that make a positive impact on people's lives and provide long-term value.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Why did you choose Moat Academy for Developers?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

I chose Moat Academy because of its reputation for producing software developers who work in various organizations around the world. After my time there, I can confidently say I received more value than what I paid for.<\/span><\/p>\n

How have things changed for you since gaining software development skills?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

I have become more confident in my ability to develop full-stack applications.\u00a0 I now have a better understanding of the software development landscape.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What was your biggest fear before coming to Moat Academy and what do you feel about it now?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

I have previously lacked the understanding and ability of building a functional application within a short time frame. My time at Moat Academy helped in building my confidence in achieving this, especially through assignments and classworks. This gave me the ability to develop a working application by the end of the program.<\/span><\/p>\n

How will you describe your experience in Moat Academy?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

It was a fun but yet challenging experience that moved me to push beyond my limits. Asides the skills I gained lots of valuable lessons from the tutors. I also had the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals<\/span><\/p>\n

What have you been able to achieve with the training?<\/b><\/p>\n

The skills and experiences I gained in the academy<\/a> has helped me in landing my current role.<\/span><\/p>\n

Can you share your experiences with us since you graduated from Moat Academy?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

It has been a pleasant experience. My experience at moat academy provided me with the basics of learning<\/a> other programming languages that has allowed me to better add value in my organization.<\/span><\/p>\n

What advice do you have for those coming into Moat Academy?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

If you put in the work, you will definitely get results. And always ask for help when you need it: no one is an island of knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Leading teams that build valuable applications.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you are thinking<\/a> of an accelerated career path in the Software development Industry, think Moat Academy<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

To join our next coding boot camp, complete our assessment form<\/a>.<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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A non-technical telephone interview will immediately follow (take note that prior knowledge of software development is not required).<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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