From Mechanical Engineering to Cloud Technologist: Ethan's Journey of Resilience and Rediscovery

In this inspiring video, meet Ethan, a driven individual from Strandfontein village who overcame personal setbacks to find his passion in software engineering. Ethan shares his journey from studying mechanical and mechatronic engineering for five years to losing confidence and ultimately dropping out. Feeling lost and uncertain about his future, Ethan spent a year searching for direction.
His story takes a positive turn when he rediscovers coding as a hobby. Experimenting with projects and exploring the gaming industry rekindled his interest in technology. An advertisement for an IP Dev bootcamp caught his attention, leading him to enroll and solidify his coding skills.
The bootcamp not only enhanced Ethan's abilities but also restored his confidence. Today, he is a junior Cloud Technologist at Cloud Zday, working with AWS and other cloud services. Ethan credits the support and guidance of the bootcamp team for his success, highlighting how they helped him secure his current job and continuously supported his career development.
This video is a testament to the power of resilience, the importance of finding one's passion, and the impact of supportive educational programs in transforming lives.