I completed my M. Tech in Software Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology in 2020. I received a job offer from a matrimonial organization after graduation, but I declined it because my family wanted me to settle down and get married.
I got married a few months after that and was happy with my new life, but deep down I knewew, I have not done justice to the education I had attained. I had put in so much effort getting into a prestigious college but did not work professionally after that. After a long career gap in my resume, I knew the offers would shrink if I started applying again.
In the whole conundrum of re-starting my career, I conceived and was blessed with a baby girl; but I could not find an escape from my own train of thoughts. I wanted to be financially independent and support my family. This pattern of over thinking slipped me into postpartum depression. I crumbled under the weight of my ambitions.
It was difficult at first, but my husband and my family stood strong with me. They supported me in my desire to build a career for myself.
When my baby was 3 months old, I took it upon me to look for opportunities. At first, I planned to look for a remote job so that I could be there for my child, but as fate would have it, I got the opportunity to be a student again through CyberShikshaa’s AI/ML program.
It was a virtual program, so there was no harm in giving it a try. But the training experience actually turned out to be really good. My day was divided between practical tasks on machine learning and theoretical classes. I enjoyed every bit of it. I could fully engage in my studies because of my mother-in law’s support in taking care of the baby.
Slowly, but surely my confidence began to resurface. After six months of training, it was time to face the interviews. It reminded me of the time when I was sitting for college placements.
I cracked Trident Data Systems and now I am working from their Chennai office. Three other girls from my CyberShikshaa cohort are working alongside me on creation and automation of an AI agent.
It's a very fulfilling experience to work and do something productive. I am glad I did not put an end to my dreams and pursued them regardless of my circumstances.
Right from my college days, I was always interested in studying a blend of cyber security, law, and policy; and this program was offering exactly that. I took a leap of faith and enrolled for the program, and it turned out to be a lifeline for me. Especially amidst the stressful chemotherapy sessions.
(from Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir)CyberShikshaa is a great platform to learn advanced cyber security tools. This course has transformed my life and getting placed at HCL is like a dream come true. The webinars enhanced my knowledge in the field of networking, cryptography and cyber security. Apart from technical knowledge, it also helped in improving my communication skills. Girls can enhance their capabilities and grab the best opportunities in future.
(from Patharkandi, Assam)After B.Tech, CyberShikshaa course helped me in my professional career. This course has taught me online safety, security, and how to protect myself from cyber world. As new technology is coming, more cybercrime is increasing day by day. So I recommend CyberShikshaa training to all women.
(from Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh)CyberShikshaa is a good platform to learn cyber security and apply that knowledge in real time applications. Apart from this, it has helped me a lot to improve my confidence level, communication skills, teamwork, and ability to understand people.
(from Jalu, Amravati, Maharashtra)CyberShikshaa program has been a turning point in my life. It helped me a lot to lift my knowledge in cyber security and trained me to be more confident in life. For me, this course was the last hope to get a job.
DSCI and Microsoft are giving one of the best opportunities for girls who can't afford to pay lacs of rupees to build a career. So, girls go grab it!
(from Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh)CyberShikshaa program came to me as a blessing as I was jobless for four years. The journey through out the training was very knowledgeable and helpful, apart from the technical knowledge, soft skills sessions were conducted regularly for overall grooming of the students.
(from Nagpur, Maharashtra)CyberShikshaa program really helped me improve my technical skills and confidence. Cyber security is a very interesting field to work at different levels. Thank you CyberShikshaa for helping me get this great opportunity at Aujas where I am working on Web Application Penetration Testing, Mobile and API Penetration Testing.
