Teaching at the university was always not just a way to pass on knowledge for me, but also an important tool for self-development. I believe the true sign that you really understand a field is the ability to explain complex things in simple words to someone who knows nothing about the subject. That is why, while still a student, I decided to try myself as a teacher.
Alongside my university work, I helped people beyond its walls too — I found clients on Profi.ru, advised former students, and helped colleagues and friends. This allowed me not only to consolidate my knowledge even further, but also to gain valuable, diverse experience applying it in real conditions.
Over time, however, it became clear that teaching consumed too much time and energy. The university salary could hardly be called decent — it paled in comparison with my main income and went almost entirely on gas to get to the university. Besides, the original goal — consolidating knowledge and developing the skill of explaining complex things in simple words — had been achieved long ago, and there was nowhere left to grow: each new cohort became a simple repetition of the material with minor changes. Naturally, I decided to end my teaching career and focus on growing in the professional environment.
But the desire to improve and help others did not go away: I kept advising colleagues, acquaintances and people who came through recommendations. Over the years of work and voluntary private practice I gained solid experience in process organization, team management and various areas of analytics. I also received a lot of positive feedback, which inspired me to return to private practice officially and openly.
Thus, my path from university teaching to a private consulting practice was a logical and natural step. I am confident that my current experience and knowledge will bring much more tangible value to the community than training novice specialists.
If you want to start a career in IT, need advice on growing in your specialty, or help with organizing processes or managing a team — I would be happy to help. Write to me on Telegram or by email.