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🎓 TechHope Transitions Winter School 2025 – A Resounding Success! 🚀

Updated: Mar 22


TechHope Transitions (THT), in collaboration with V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, proudly announces the successful completion of the Winter School 2025—a transformative, two-week intensive program designed to equip aspiring IT professionals with cutting-edge technical expertise and leadership skills.


🔹 A Rigorous and Impactful Learning Experience

The Winter School provided an immersive educational experience, integrating theoretical foundations with hands-on project execution. The program was meticulously structured to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world IT industry demands, with a strong emphasis on Agile methodologies, Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC), project management, communication strategies, secure coding, and ethical persuasion.


📚 Week 1: Laying the Foundations for Technical Excellence

The first week was dedicated to building a strong theoretical and practical framework for IT project management and software development. Participants engaged in:


  • Agile & Scrum Methodologies – Mastering Agile principles, Scrum, and Kanban frameworks to optimize project workflows.

  • Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC) – Deep-diving into SDLC phases, including Planning, Analysis, Design, Implementation, Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance.

  • Secure Coding Practices – Gaining hands-on experience in writing secure code and mitigating common vulnerabilities.

  • Status Reporting & Effective Communication – Developing essential skills for professional team collaboration, stakeholder reporting, and conflict resolution.

  • Project Management Tools & Techniques – Utilizing industry-standard tools for project tracking, version control, and quality assurance.

  • Mastering Ethical Persuasion with Ezio Sabatino – A compelling session led by THT’s Chief Marketing Officer and Cialdini Institute-certified expert, equipping participants with advanced persuasion strategies based on behavioral science and real-world applications. Students explored the seven universal principles of persuasion, gaining critical skills in ethical influence, trust-building, and strategic communication in an AI-driven world - Chair of Marketing.


💡 Week 2: Hands-On Project Development and Execution

The second week transitioned from theory to practice, as students worked in dynamic teams to execute real-world IT projects under the guidance of experienced mentors. Key highlights included:


🚀 Project Kickoff & Strategic Planning – Defining project scopes, assigning key roles, and setting milestones for execution.

💻 Implementation & Development – Applying Agile methodologies in real-time software development sprints using industry-relevant tools.

🔍 Testing & Quality Assurance – Conducting rigorous unit testing, system testing, and debugging to ensure professional-grade project outcomes.

🎤 Final Presentations & Evaluations – Teams showcased their projects to an esteemed panel of IT professionals and academic leaders, receiving expert feedback and industry insights.


🏆 Recognizing Excellence & Future Opportunities

The culmination of the Winter School was marked by outstanding final project presentations, where students demonstrated innovation, technical proficiency, and leadership.Top-performing participants were selected for the prestigious THT Incubator Program, further advancing their careers and professional development within the tech sector.


🎤 Inspiring Closing Ceremony

The Winter School’s closing ceremony was a moment of reflection and celebration, featuring visionary leaders and industry experts:


  • Ganna Makarkina – Founder of TechHope Transitions, emphasizing the importance of developing a new generation of IT leaders in Ukraine and the global opportunities in the tech sector.

  • Vitaliy Diachek – Dean of the Faculty of Economics, V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, highlighting the need to combine academic education with the real challenges of the IT industry.

  • Shane Molinari – Chair of Operations at TechHope Transitions, cybersecurity and risk management expert, sharing valuable insights into career growth opportunities and emerging trends in IT.

  • Mykhailo Makarkin – Chair of IT at TechHope Transitions and global IT market expert, highlighting the significance of technical excellence and continuous professional development.



Their collective insights underscored the program’s success in fostering technical expertise, leadership, and industry readiness among participants.


🙌 A Heartfelt Thank You to All Participants!

THT extends its deepest appreciation to every student, mentor, and industry expert who contributed to the success of the Winter School 2025. Your dedication, passion, and hard work have set a new benchmark for IT excellence and innovation.


🎤 Expert Mentorship & Global Collaboration

A distinguished panel of IT professionals mentored students throughout the program:


  • Shane Molinari (USA) – Cybersecurity & Risk Management expert with 15+ years of industry experience.

  • Mykhailo Makarkin (USA) – IT Project Management specialist with over 30 years of expertise.

  • Ezio Sabatino (USA) – Certified expert in ethical influence & persuasion.

  • Polina Reminna (Ukraine) – Business Analyst at BCMProfessionals (USA).



🌟 Looking Ahead

The Winter School is just the beginning! THT remains committed to fostering the next generation of IT innovators and leaders. Stay tuned for upcoming training programs, industry collaborations, and professional development opportunities.


📢 Join us in shaping the future of tech!



 
 
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