He had originally planned to use VET TEC but the program ran out of money before he could use the benefits and he was left with the choice of having to decide if he wanted to pay out of pocket to participate. It felt like a big risk to invest in Sabio but they gave him the opportunity to defer payment until not only after he graduated, but after he gained a job. This showed him how confident Sabio was in their program and led him to take the leap and sign up. 

He talked about all he learned from Sabio. It was more than how to code, but it was all aspects of being a Software Engineer. They held weekly stand ups. And instead of giving you the answer or showing you how to solve the problem by trying different solutions and working though it on your own. He said that in the work he is doing today he is the expert in his area, his manager is not deep in the code so he has to be able to find solutions and learn how to move forward. 

It took him a few months to get a job and his first job was with a small company called. Orthofix. He enjoyed working with them and learning the day in and day out of being a Software Engineer. He was then able to get an internship with Microsoft through their LEAP program. This then led to a full time career with Microsoft and the work he is doing today on Windows Services.

Want to learn more about how you can become a Software Engineer? Head over to https://www.sabio.la to learn more and set up to attend an info session today. 

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