With diverse backgrounds and a commitment to continuous learning, their stories provide valuable insights into the benefits of upskilling and entering the dynamic field of product management.
Read the storyExplore the experiences of recent Upskill React graduates and see for yourself why joining the program is a smart investment in your future.
Read the storyWe met with Borislava Georgieva, HR Manager to learn more about our graduates' performance, career growth and contribution to the company.
Read the storyAn alumnus of the Harvard University and the German Film Academy in Berlin, Ivan Ivanov had a film directing career. When he decided to come back to Bulgaria, however, he realized he needed to pursue a more steady occupation. With previous experience in tech but no real-world programming skills, Ivan joined Telerik Academy Alpha to bring his personal story to a happy end.
Our partners from Leanplum more than doubled their Bulgarian team last year and plan on keeping the growth for 2019. To learn more about the company, its goals and culture, we sat and talked with Vassil Yordanov, Senior Product Designer at Leanplum.
Georgi Georgiev was studying Informatics and Cybersecurity in Saarbrücken, Germany, when he first heard of the then brand new 6-month program for a successful career start in IT - Telerik Academy Alpha. Eager to pursue a career in Bulgaria – it didn’t take long for Georgi to put his academic studies on hold, came back to Bulgaria and apply to Telerik Academy Alpha. Immediately after graduating it, he landed his dream job at Tick42.
According to the latest BASSCOM annual study of the Bulgarian software industry, the number of employees in it has increased with 15% compared to last year. This makes for a staggering 3,563 new jobs in the hottest sector in the country. At the same time, just 12,9% of all students are pursuing STEАM degrees. Does this mean the gap between companies’ needs and professionals available on the market will keep widening even further? It doesn’t have to.
Rusi Rusev graduated from Telerik Academy Alpha with JavaScript in May and shortly after that kickstarted his first IT career as Junior Front-End Developer at Gtmhub. His university education and professional experience, however, were in an entirely different field. Rusi has a master’s degree in “Structural Engineering” and worked in the construction industry for a while. When he felt the need for a change, he turned to Telerik Academy to successfully switch careers.
It took Georgi Manchev just 2 weeks to land his dream job in IT after graduating from Telerik Academy Alpha. But he hasn’t always been on the right track to a promising tech career. Prior to joining the program, Georgi worked as a waiter and bartender and had no coding experience at all. During the intensive 6-month training, he was equipped with the knowledge and skills companies look for and joined Experian as a Junior Software Engineer.
"The award recognizes our Wellbeing program for 2021, which we created to help our colleagues cope more successfully with the challenges of the pandemic. We created it with a lot of thought and care for the wellbeing of the team, so we are extremely grateful for this award," shared Irina Lilova, our Talent Success Manager.
We support the NGO sector by offering special rates for our Upskill programs. Nonprofit professionals can apply with a 90% discount on a selected Upskill program fee, including Digital Marketing, UX/UI Design, Product Management, React or DevOps.
"In the last 5 years since becoming an independent company, Telerik Academy has come a long way - from training talent for one company to being a partner of the entire IT industry. At the same time, the people who trust us for their development are one of the most important indicators of our progress." shared Alexandra Mechkova, our CEO.
The Alpha Python program is for anyone who wants to start an IT career, whether they have basic programming knowledge or are beginning their journey from zero. Our proven learning model in our Alpha programs, focused on practice and with a team of leading trainers, is the fastest path for anyone who wants to become an in-demand Python developer in 6 months.
The award recognizes women who inspire the next generation of female entrepreneurs. It's proof that with the visionary nature of Alexandra Mechkova, even more remarkable achievements await us! Learn more about the first edition of the Forbes DNA of Success Forum and Awards 2021.