A successful career in technology requires more than technical expertise. Today's professionals must communicate effectively, collaborate across teams, understand business needs, and adapt to a changing workplace. That's why MaivenPoint’s Tech Talent Training Programme takes a holistic approach to talent development — combining technical training with hands-on learning, mentorship, and professional skills development.
Charting Paths Into Tech
In this Q&A, we speak with two participants of the MaivenPoint Tech Talent Training Programme. Anderson Hoang and Vincent Vo share why they joined the programme, the lessons that shaped their growth, and how their experience helped them build the confidence, mindset, and practical skills needed to take the next step in their careers.
What’s your background?
Anderson: My background is in software engineering — code, systems, logic. It's a solid foundation, but somewhere along the way, I started wondering what it would look like to step back from the technical layer and understand the bigger picture: How businesses think, how requirements are shaped, and how technology decisions are made before a single line of code is written.
Vincent: I am currently a software engineering student at the University of Information Technology (VNU-HCM). As a university student, most of my learning has been academic: focusing on theories, assignments, and technical foundations. Because of that, I sometimes felt that I still lacked practical experience and a clearer business-level perspective on how software development works in a real enterprise environment.
What made you decide to join the MaivenPoint Tech Talent Programme?
Anderson: I wasn't just looking for any programme. I wanted to join a company that was genuinely dynamic, offered real opportunities for growth, and was open to people making a career transition. I came across MaivenPoint Academy on LinkedIn and the business analyst track under the Tech Talent Programme felt like the right fit — a global company with a structured path for people like me who were ready to pivot.
Vincent: The MaivenPoint Tech Talent Training Programme was attractive to me because it offered more than just technical training. It combines technical knowledge with professional development and offers opportunities to learn from experienced mentors, understand real workplace expectations, and prepare to work with international colleagues and clients.
Can you share more about your experience in taking up the course with MaivenPoint?
Anderson: If I had to describe the experience in one word, it would be: practical. The foundation knowledge was there, delivered clearly by the lecturers, but it was always grounded in something you could actually apply. At the same time, there was a strong emphasis on hands-on training with peers and trainers — with real exercises rather than abstract theory.
Trainers and lecturers were easy to reach and genuinely open to discussion. When you had a question or got stuck on something, help was never far away. That kind of environment matters more than people realise; it creates the psychological safety to try things, get things wrong, and actually learn from the process.
Vincent: I joined the developer track in the Vietnam cohort of the MaivenPoint Tech Talent Programme. During the programme, I participated in several learning sessions covering technical fundamentals, business process management, development, communication, and AI, among others. These sessions helped me strengthen both my technical foundation and my professional mindset, especially in preparing to work in a global environment.
In addition to being a participant, I had the opportunity to serve as a class leader for the Dev team. In this role, I helped connect class members, share information, facilitate communication, and ensure everyone stayed aligned throughout the program. This experience taught me to become more active, responsible, and aware of the importance of teamwork.
What are the most important things you learned here?
Anderson: This programme gave me the space to experiment – to try different approaches, see what worked, and understand why – within a supportive environment where both peers and trainers were equally invested in helping everyone succeed. That experiential learning is something you can't replicate just by reading about it.
Vincent: One of the most important things I have learned is that while technical knowledge is important, in a real working environment, communication, teamwork, adaptability, and responsibility are the key factors that make you stand out. I also learned more about how software development connects with business needs. Through the sessions, I gained a better view of how technology solutions are created not only to solve technical problems, but also to support real users, clients, and business processes.
How did it help you prepare for your future career in tech?
Anderson: I now have the fundamental skills to function as a business analyst. That means I'm not walking into a project from scratch; I have a base to build on and the confidence to absorb what comes next from actual on-the-job experience. The programme also helped me understand the importance of critical thinking. When you're inexperienced, it's easy to just accept information at face value.
Vincent: Aside from imparting technical knowledge, the programme provided practical sessions about people, communication, and cultural differences. I especially enjoyed these sessions because they gave me a more well-rounded view of what it is like to work in a global workplace, where collaboration depends not only on technical ability but also on adaptability, communication, teamwork, and cultural awareness.
How do you think this will be beneficial for your career?
Anderson: Transitioning from software engineering to business analysis isn't a step sideways — it's a step outward. It's given me a broader perspective on the tech industry: Not just how things are built, but why they're built, and what problems they're actually solving. That bigger picture is something I genuinely value. It makes me a more well-rounded professional, and it opens up possibilities I wouldn't have had if I'd stayed in one lane.
Vincent: I believe this experience will be beneficial for my career path as it gave me both knowledge and a mindset. I now have a better understanding of what I should change or improve, not only in software development, but also in understanding clients.
What are you looking forward to after completing the course?
Anderson: My immediate goal is to gain employment at AvePoint to take everything I've learned into practice in a real environment, on real projects, with real stakes. That's where the growth continues.
Vincent: After completing the programme, I am looking forward to applying what I have learned to real projects and continuing to grow as a software engineer. My long-term goal is to challenge myself in a global work environment through MaivenPoint's Work-Study Programme. This would be an opportunity for me to learn more from experienced colleagues from different cultures and to become someone who can contribute positively to both the technical side and the team culture.
What advice can you give to people looking to take a similar path?
Anderson: Be critical with your thinking and find ways to validate it. That's especially important when you're new to a field. It's tempting to defer to others because they seem more experienced. But if you approach everything with genuine curiosity and a questioning mindset, you'll learn far more than someone who just absorbs what they're told.
Vincent: Be open-minded and willing to step outside your comfort zone. A programme like this is not only about learning new technical knowledge, but also about understanding yourself, learning how to work with others, and preparing for the expectations of a professional environment. I would also encourage future trainees to be proactive: Ask questions, connect with mentors, support your teammates, and take every activity seriously. The more actively you participate, the more you will gain from the experience. Everyone starts somewhere. What matters is the willingness to learn, adapt, and keep improving.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Every tech career starts somewhere. For Anderson Hoang and Vincent Vo, the Tech Talent Training Programme provided an opportunity to gain practical experience, expand their perspectives, and prepare for the realities of the modern workplace.
If you're looking to build in-demand skills, learn from experienced mentors, and gain real-world exposure to the technology industry, explore the MaivenPoint Tech Talent Training Programme and discover where your journey could lead.
