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My Experience at DE Academy
While in attendance at Data Engineering Academy, it has been a transformative experience that is doing a good job preparing me to level up my data engineering career and is giving me the confidence to take on FAANG-level interviews. DE Academy has given me extensive practice with concepts like SQL, Data Modeling and AWS just to name a few. Moreover, I've had exceptional mentorship from experts like Afnan. As someone transitioning from a non-technical background, I found the curriculum’s focus on real-world tools like Snowflake, AWS, and the practice problems incredibly practical, while the personalized 1:1 coaching and 24/7 Slack support kept me on track. Afnan’s mentorship was a highlight for me because his ability to explain concepts and clarify complex topics, provided me tailored feedback that felt personal to me and not seen as just another number (i.e. Student ID#1234). Afnan also offered strategic advice to how to prepare for mock interviews which became instrumental for me when building my portfolio. I am confident that once I have completed this program, I will have landed a high-paying Data Engineering role which I sought after when I first began my journey here at DE Academy. All in all, I believe DE Academy’s job placement support, as well as resume reviews and access to a vast recruiter network, made the investment worthwhile, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone serious about data engineering!
Response from Data Engineer AcademyAug 27, 2025
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