Meet Karishma, a Bosscoder alumni who spent 9.5+ years in the IT industry working entirely on COBOL and mainframe technologies before deciding to transition into a more in-demand technology domain.
The most difficult thing for her was figuring out how to start because like most professionals in tech, she had explored multiple resources of learning and tried to identify what skill-set she should develop to make a successful transition.
However, without proper guidance or a clear roadmap, the entire process started feeling overwhelming.
That’s when she came across Bosscoder Academy through LinkedIn and recommendations from friends.
The Biggest Challenge Was Lack of Direction
For Karishma, the problem was never the willingness to learn. The real challenges were:
→ Not knowing where to start
→ Not having a good understanding of the skills needed for the industry
→ Not having any structured learning path for data engineering
→ Trying to balance preparing for her new career with working a 9-5 job.
Coming from a completely different technology background, she needed a learning path that was practical, focused, and easy to follow.
How Bosscoder Academy Helped Achieve Her Goals
After joining the Data Engineer Program at Bosscoder Academy, things became much clearer for her.
From the very beginning, her mentor created a personalized roadmap based on her experience, learning pace, and target role.
With the guidance and experience of her mentor, she learned many things, including:
→ Working through technical questions and problems
→ Learning about what was expected in the real tech world
→ Gaining the necessary hands-on experience to be prepared for the job-market
→ Interviewing strategically and how to prepare for interviews
Instead of randomly learning topics online, she now had a clear direction and structured preparation strategy.
Interview Experience at Nagarro
Eventually, Karishma appeared for a Data Engineer role at Nagarro.
The interview process included:
- 1st Round : Online Mock Assessment (with a mix of theory & Coding questions)
- 2nd Round: Meeting with client for an Interview
- 3rd Round: HR / Managerial Interview.
One of the biggest advantages during the client interview was the practical exposure and real-world project discussions she had with her mentor during preparation.
That guidance helped her answer interviewer questions more confidently and approach problem-solving in a much more structured way.
As a result, Karishma was able to successfully secure a job offer.
Final Thoughts
Karishma’s journey proves that switching careers even after spending years in a legacy technology stack is absolutely possible with the right guidance, structure, and mentorship.
For professionals who wish to transition into other fields, such as Data Engineering, having a clearly defined roadmap can ultimately save you many months of frustration and lack of confidence.
For Karishma, Bosscoder Academy was not just about learning new skills. It helped her understand how to approach a career transition strategically and confidently.
And sometimes, that clarity is what makes all the difference.
