Meet Rasheed Odejayi, who before joining CodeAcademy, worked as a compliance specialist in crypto investigations. After gaining some experience, he decided to enhance his skills in cybersecurity and chose CodeAcademy to further his knowledge. After completing the course, he successfully transitioned into a new career as a SOC Analyst at HWG Sababa.
SOC Analyst
HWG Sababa specializes in cybersecurity solutions
Why did you choose CodeAcademy?
A few of my friends had studied at CodeAcademy before, and I received great recommendations from them.
What were your initial goals or aspirations when you decided to study at CodeAcademy?
My main goal was to develop my technical skills, gain more exposure to the field of cybersecurity, and eventually secure a job in the industry.
How did you stay motivated and enthusiastic during challenging moments (both while studying and job hunting)?
I was motivated by my strong desire to achieve my goals and succeed in my career transition.
What did you do to successfully land your first job?
- Optimized my LinkedIn profile and CV
- Participated in CTF program
- Joined various forums related to cybersecurity
- Increased my visibility by engaging in cybersecurity discussions
- Committed to continuous learning
- Expanded my network and connections on LinkedIn
What advice would you give to those seeking a career change?
- First, set clear goals and be ready to put in the extra effort to achieve them.
- Cybersecurity is a broad industry, so it’s important to choose a specific niche and work hard to excel in it.
- Keep learning continuously and create visibility for yourself.
