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Tamsyn October

SheCodes Graduate


Job Title
IT Intern


Location
Gauteng, South Africa


Nationality
South African


Social media
LinkedIn


Written by Sophia Kestelman,
Edited by Sofia Cetrulo, December, 2024

πŸ‘©πŸ½β€πŸ’» SheCodes Foundation Story

Tamsyn

How SheCodes helped Tamsyn become an IT Intern

πŸ™πŸ½β€β™€οΈ Before the SheCodes Foundation

Meet Tamsyn πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦! Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, Tamsyn is a curious and motivated learner who loves baking sweet treats, catching up on Netflix, going on shopping sprees, and staying up-to-date with industry trends through reading and research. She also has a fascination for crime and investigation shows, which might explain her passion for digging deeper and discovering new things β€” it’s actually what led her to coding in the first place! πŸ”

Before joining SheCodes, Tamsyn worked in retail as a General Manager and Administrator, where she guided her team, managed finances, made strategic decisions, and maintained important relationships with stakeholders. While she’d learned some HTML back in high school, she didn’t realize coding could be a career until she started researching more about the tech field. Intrigued by the possibilities, she found herself captivated by IT and software development.

After watching the SheCodes 60-minute Free Coding Class, Tamsyn was inspired to dive deeper. She explored SheCodes on social media and found the content informative and real, which made her feel excited and supported. She loved how the workshops combined learning with hands-on challenges and homework that was checked for progress β€” just what she needed to start her tech journey!

β€œI always found coding fascinating but I never knew it’s an actual career. I always knew I wanted to work in tech after school, but I was not sure what exactly. Upon doing enough and proper research I came across IT and software development. The benefits associated with this industry had me in awe and I then took it upon myself to get started”.

πŸ‘©πŸ½β€πŸ’» Her SheCodes Foundation Experience

Tamsyn's experience with SheCodes was exciting and filled with growth. She was so dedicated that she completed the SheCodes Basics Workshop in just three days! She loved the structured approach of SheCodes, where each new skill is followed by fun challenges, with homework and projects that kept her focused and on track toward her goals. Tamsyn was especially grateful for SheCodes' strong support team β€” help was always just a message away, making her feel confident every step of the way. πŸ€—

β€œI love SheCodes' support system, there is no need for one to struggle because the support is overwhelming.”

What stood out most was Matt's teaching style. Tamsyn appreciated how he shared helpful tips and insights openly, giving her plenty of ideas to keep learning. As she moved forward, she felt more challenged but learned to be patient with herself. With Matt’s guidance and the handy cheatsheets, she felt encouraged every step of the way. 😊

πŸ™‹πŸ½β€β™€οΈ How the SheCodes Foundation has Helped to Change Her Life

With SheCodes, Tamsyn gained the skills and confidence she needed to step into the tech world, landing her first role as an IT Intern at a major logistics company in South Africa! πŸŽ‰ In her new position, she assists with software installations and updates, monitors system performance, troubleshoots network issues, and provides technical support to employees.

β€œI designed and created the company's first and current website. This would not have been possible without SheCodes πŸ’—β€

One of her proudest achievements so far has been designing and creating the company’s first website, a project she couldn’t have completed without her SheCodes training. 🌟 Tamsyn is thrilled to be applying her coding knowledge to real projects, and we’re so proud of all she’s achieved!

πŸ‘©πŸ½β€πŸ’Ό Advice to Future SheCodes Foundation Students

Tamsyn has some valuable advice for anyone starting their SheCodes journey: Be patient! She recommends taking your time to understand each concept fully and not rushing into anything without enough information. This approach helped her succeed, and looking back, she’s certain that joining SheCodes was one of the best decisions she’s ever made.

β€œBe patient! Don't rush into something if you don't have enough information yet. Take your time and do things properly. It worked for me, and SheCodes turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life”.

Beyond her internship, SheCodes has had a big impact on Tamsyn’s life. Her confidence has grown, and she’s thrilled by the new possibilities and opportunities ahead. She proudly shares her SheCodes experience with everyone and feels deeply grateful, knowing SheCodes was the essential first step that helped her get into tech. πŸ’ͺ

Tamsyn has even inspired her younger brother to start exploring coding early, showing him the many exciting paths and benefits a tech career can offer. ✨

πŸŽ‰ Tamsyn’s SheCodes Basics Testimonial:
β€œI loved it! Matt makes everything very simple and understandable. I enjoyed the challenges and the homework after the lessons because it allowed me to put into practice what I've learned. I 100% recommend the course to newbies! ❀”

πŸŽ‰ Tamsyn’s SheCodes Plus Testimonial:
β€œThis workshop was challenging but so worth it! Every challenge brought me closer to my reward. I am excited to see what the world of coding has in store for me. Thank you, Matt and Team πŸ™Œβ€

πŸŽ‰Β  Tamsyn’s SheCodesΒ Responsive Testimonial:
β€œThis workshop has revealed so much about the coding space! I have learned new technologies that make coding so much easier, it stunned me and I am excited to continue using them. Thank you once again SheCodes for this magnificent opportunity to grow within the tech industry πŸ’—.”

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