Investment & Fund Management
European Investment Fund Partner
Full Credential Description
Antoaneta Stefanova, from Sofia, Bulgaria, faced a significant career transition after working as a pastry chef in Michelin-star restaurants across the US, UK, and the Netherlands. Recognizing the physical demands of her culinary career and the long-term sustainability of such a path, she sought to reorient her professional life towards a field that would offer better longevity and work-life balance.
To facilitate this transition, Antoaneta leveraged a deferred tuition payment plan, partially guaranteed by the EU, to enroll in a six-month programming course at Telerik Academy. This tailored educational solution provided her with the necessary skills in coding and software engineering, which she had previously dabbled in during high school. Upon completing the course, she successfully presented her final project to a company, which led to her being selected for interviews and ultimately securing a job as a junior software developer.
The results of this career shift have been profound for Antoaneta. She now enjoys a more balanced lifestyle and is on an upward trajectory in the tech industry, where demand for software engineers is growing. She is focused on acquiring more technical skills and aims to advance into a senior role, demonstrating the effectiveness of the Skills & Education Guarantee Pilot financing that supported her education at Telerik Academy. This transition not only highlights her determination but also underscores the importance of adaptable skill development in todays rapidly changing job market.