Graduating Software Engineering Class of 4/19
Fahad Kiani
Machine Learning Solutions Engineer | Web3 Engineer | 100x Engineering | 3x AWS Certified | 2x Marathoner
Friday 4/17/2020 will mark the Graduation Ceremony of five graduating classes from Per Scholas. Not too long ago, I remember walking into the building telling myself "I can do this, I can do this, I can do this" every day when I would enter and leave.
Our Software Engineering cohort started with our 20 students and towards the end, we had only about 10 remaining.
Uncertain predicament and circumstances challenged us in every way possible. I still remember having various conversations with students from different backgrounds. Some had college degrees and jobs while others didn't. Some had a place they called home, and others didn't. Some had the luxury of being able to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and others didn't.
Despite the background, everyone shared the same vision for the future. We all wanted to become better. I never took these conversations for granted because they carried me through when I would tell myself "I can do this, I can do this, I can do this". I would think about all my other fellow students who might just have it more challenging than I do.
As we approach our graduation, I wanted to share these reflections. If you find yourself in doubtful thoughts, reflect back on the very initial stages of this journey and how far you have come.
For anyone else that has been impacted by the current circumstances in the job market and looking to build their tech skills, open-source in technology is a beautiful thing. It is designed on a principle around "Hey I figured it out, you are welcome to use my solution. Maybe you can figure it out better than I can".
Per Scholas also offers technical training from various courses at no cost. This non-profit based out of the Bronx has helped many students from various backgrounds. The Bronx is also one of the neighborhoods that are being impacted by the spread of Covid-19 the hardest. Keep the neighborhood and its people in your prayers.
God bless the world and us the people.
Fahad J. Kiani
but all with the same hope of leaving with a better life.
But it is not just us who were challenged, the whole world is being challenged right now.
Abraham Lincoln once quoted "It's not about how many times you fall, but how many times you get back up".
Office Manager at 1stdibs.com
4 年Congratulations Fahad! Hope all is well!
Quality Assurance / Testing Professional
4 年Good on ya to all the graduates! Celebrate, of course. Have a beer or two. Just remember, things will hardly ever be given to you. Keep developing the skills you acquired, professionally and personally. Setbacks will occur. Failure is inevitable, and an opportunity. Our friend lady-luck will certainly have a say. Regardless, nobody can take this accomplishment away from you. Let it be a reminder that you can/will persevere.
Assistant Director @ The HOPE Program | Blended Learning, Essential Skills
4 年Congratulations on completing this step under these unexpected circumstances! May the future continue to provide you with much success on reaching your goals.
Brand Manager at Friend In Your Pocket Inc
4 年Congratulation my brother this is only the beginning of your journey and the stepping stone towards the career goal you’ve worked so hard towards achieving keep striving ????????????
Engagement Manager, Social Media Manager
4 年Congratulations! This goes on for forever!