{"id":213,"date":"2023-06-30T09:30:56","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T08:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs-staging.imperial.ac.uk\/ict-success-stories\/?p=213"},"modified":"2023-12-18T16:20:54","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T16:20:54","slug":"spotlight-on-joyce-kadibu-software-developer-apprentice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs-staging.imperial.ac.uk\/ict-success-stories\/2023\/06\/30\/spotlight-on-joyce-kadibu-software-developer-apprentice\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotlight on: Joyce Kadibu, Software Developer Apprentice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"624\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-218\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs-staging.imperial.ac.uk\/ict-success-stories\/files\/2023\/06\/Joyce-Kadibu2.jpeg\" alt=\"Joyce Kadibu\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As a developer, I am dedicated to building various digital products that support the needs of Imperial. Within ICT&#8217;s products team, I engage in multiple aspects of the product life cycle, utilising programming languages such as JavaScript\/React.js to construct robust systems.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Recognise the boundless potential within you. Whether or not you realise it, your contributions hold significant value within the industry.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>How did I get here?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_232\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-232\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-232\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs-staging.imperial.ac.uk\/ict-success-stories\/files\/2023\/06\/Facetune_13-06-2023-19-54-52-e1686750736676-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Joyce Kabdu showing her work in ICT\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-232\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Joyce showcasing her work to a colleague in ICT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I embarked on a unique career journey, replacing a university spot for an apprenticeship. In June 2022, I began my career as a software developer at Imperial College. While initially drawn to media and law, I ultimately found my calling in the world of technology. Beforehand, I took a gap year, exploring various career paths to discover the industry that best aligned with my skills and interests. This path of self-discovery led me to pursue an exciting role in tech, where I continue to learn and grow.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>My future aspirations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Looking ahead, my future aspirations encompass a transition into leadership positions within the tech industry, where I am able drive progress and shape impactful initiatives. Additionally, I wish to serve as a mentor, empowering the next generation of young girls to pursue STEM\u00a0careers fearlessly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Trust that you belong and embrace challenges that provide opportunities for growth.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><strong>My advice<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Recognise the boundless potential within you. Whether or not you realise it, your contributions hold significant value within the industry.<\/p>\n<p>Trust that you belong and embrace challenges that provide opportunities for growth.<\/p>\n<p>Be confident and never stop learning, as your diverse expertise will propel you.<\/p>\n<h4>Bonus material<\/h4>\n<p>You can read more about Joyce&#8217;s early career journey on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs-staging.imperial.ac.uk\/imperial-people\/2023\/04\/03\/joyce-kadibu-software-developer-apprentice-information-and-communication-technologies\/\">Imperial People<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs-staging.imperial.ac.uk\/ict-success-stories\/2023\/03\/10\/you-should-never-be-the-one-to-tell-yourself-no\/\">You should never be the one to tell yourself no &#8211; blog post<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/be-inspired\/magazine\/issue-55\/education--joyce-kadibu\/\">Imperial Magazine &#8211; I chose an Imperial apprenticeship \u2013 and amazing things happened!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Want to join ICT?<\/h4>\n<p class=\"imp-postmain-content\">We have some great and diverse roles in ICT, and we are always on the look out for the best tech talent.<\/p>\n<p class=\"imp-postmain-content\">If you want to join our team check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/admin-services\/ict\/about-ict\/join-our-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">current job vacancies.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"imp-postmain-content\">Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/admin-services\/ict\/about-ict\/join-our-team\/edi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Equality, Diversity and Inclusion pages<\/a> and find out about or activities to remove barriers and create a great place to work.<\/p>\n<div class=\"imp-post-container\">\n<article class=\"imp-post post-format-quote\">\n<p class=\"imp-post__main-content\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a developer, I am dedicated to building various digital products that support the needs of Imperial. 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