Venn’s Tech Connect program is designed to help internationally trained professionals gain Canadian work experience, strengthen technical and professional skills, and connect with the local tech community. Today, we’re excited to highlight two recent graduates who made a big impact during their time in the program: Aigul Yermagambetova and Evgeny Ginzburg.
Aigul Yermagambetova
Program Dates: June 2, 2015 – September 19, 2025
Key Focus: Software Development
Aigul quickly established herself as a cornerstone of the front-end development team. Her eagerness to learn and her dedication to continuous improvement stood out throughout her Tech Connect journey. Known for asking thoughtful questions and diving into learning opportunities, Aigul demonstrated impressive growth in writing secure code and mastering quality assurance.
Her notable milestone was serving as the backbone of the front-end development team, where her coachability and technical skills made a lasting impact.
Strengths developed: Front-end and back-end development, secure coding, QA
Contribution to the community: Through consistent project work and team support
One word to describe Aigul: Dedicated
Shannon McMackin, Program Director, shared:
“Aigul has picked up very quickly on how to write secure code and is highly coachable.”
Evgeny Ginzburg
Program Dates: August 5, 2025 – October 10, 2025
Key Focus: Sr. Full-Stack Engineering
As a senior full-stack developer, Evgeny proved his expertise by stepping into a project mid-stream and making immediate contributions. Within just two days of joining, he was already working with the back-end team, demonstrating not only his technical ability but also his agility in adapting to new projects. His inquisitive nature, determination, and collaborative mindset made him an invaluable member of the team.
Strengths developed: Adaptability, inquisitiveness, full-stack problem solving
Contribution to the community: Supporting the dashboard build, listening and collaborating effectively
One word to describe Evgeny: Determined
Shannon noted his impact, especially when a team member moved on to a full-time role:
“While we missed a milestone as another had moved off to accept a full-time position, Evgeny was able to step in and pick up. He helped the team catch up on the lost hours of coding.”
Looking Ahead
Both Aigul and Evgeny leave the Tech Connect program with strengthened technical skills, meaningful contributions to their teams, and a readiness to launch the next chapter of their careers. We’re proud to celebrate their achievements and excited to see where their journeys take them next.