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Promotion - Tech lead for Project
by Johann Venter
Time went by, and I became the person people came to when they needed answers. Eventually, as a natural progression, I took up my position as the tech lead for the project I was working on. I was engrained in the company at this stage... 1493623500001
Promotion - Software Developer
by Johann Venter
Two months into my internship, I was hired/promoted to a full time position as a software developer. I had proven my worth, and was being recognised for it. 1485933720001
Career Change : Software development intern
by Johann Venter
I discovered a company willing to give me a chance for an 8 month long internship, and took a leap into a different career. This was a huge risk, as going from a senior position to something as low as an intern put me at huge risk... 1477984800001
Promotion - Sysadmin
by Johann Venter
My mentor and senior within the company at MSP Developments had left, and I filled their position. I worked timelessly to gain the knowledge that I didn't have to facilitate fulfilling my position, but due to my young age in such a... 1451546340001
Dropped out of UNISA
by Johann Venter
With the pressure of working full time, I ended up dropping out of my UNISA degree once again. This, coupled with personal struggles during my life at this time caused a lot of pain, and reignited a long struggle with depression and... 1425194220001
Started as Hardware Technician at MSP Developments
by Johann Venter
Started my first full time work as hardware technician (techie) at a non-tech firm. Earned next to nothing for long hours, but it gave me experience in the corporate world, and I took what I could learn from it as much as possible. 1359702900001
Started BSc Computer Science @ UNISA
by Johann Venter
Started distance learning to attain my degree via UNISA. I stopped working part time jobs at the time to accommodate the time to study 1325315580001
Dropped out of University at Stellenbosch
by Johann Venter
After having a ton of financial struggles, I dropped out of the BSc Mathematics program at Stellenbosch. The strain was too much, and this was very much a low point for me in my path to success. 1293865800001
Start BSc Mathematic Science @ Stellenbosch University
by Johann Venter
Started studying BSc Mathematic Science at Stellenbosch University. This felt like a natural continuation from High School, after excelling at computer science, and wanting to pursue a career in electronics/computing.