Success story

Finbarr OBrien moved into Junior PHP Developer

After completing the Coding Traineeship pathway, Finbarr OBrien progressed from Geographic Information Systems Technician into a role at 1PCS Creative.

Placed March 2023 with structured training, practical support and a clear route into work.

Finbarr OBrien

Before

Geographic Information Systems Technician

Now

Junior PHP Developer

Pathway

Coding

Finbarr OBrien's journey

Why did you start the traineeship?

I always had an interest in the process behind website design and what goes on behind the scenes to produce what we see on our screens. During my university studies, I took a number of coding modules which further ignited my interest. After getting a feeling of stagnation in my previous career and realising that opportunities for progression would be limited compared to what would be available to me in tech, I decided to take the plunge and signed up for IT Career Switch.

What did you enjoy most?

The most enjoyable part of the process was the final two projects. The act of applying the skills I had learned to bring applications to life from scratch gave me a deep sense of satisfaction.

What's your current role like?

My current role is varied and I have gotten a taste of a wide range of aspects of the web development process, from database management to front-end design. It has been challenging at times, with some of the tasks being unfamiliar to me, but my time with IT Career Switch has given me the confidence of knowing that I can pick up new skills and continue my progression.

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