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Byte Academy is a leader in industry-oriented technology education with courses in Python software development, FinTech and Blockchain.
Byte Academy
Dean

Richard Hu

Academic staff
50 - 100
Locations
New York, Singapore, India
Established
2014
Afiliations
The academy has established partnerships with a number of industry organizations and companies to provide students with real-world experience and job placement opportunities.
Address
295 Madison Avenue, Floor 35, New York, NY 10017, USA
Social Media
URL
www.byteacademy.co
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Summary

Byte Academy is a programming and finance bootcamp based in New York City with a focus on preparing students for jobs at the intersection of programming and finance. Here students learn the fundamentals of programming and gain an in-depth understanding of its applicability in the financial sector. 

The academy features comprehensive sessions on financial concepts. Students learn how to use tools like Python, JavaScript, SQL, React, HTML and CSS and are then prepared for a career as a software or front-end engineer. In addition to the Python coding bootcamp Byte Academy also offers a data science bootcamp. The success rate is fantastic! Byte Academy graduates are working at powerhouse companies like Meta, Apple, Google, SpaceX and Goldman Sachs. 

History

Byte Academy is an educational institution based in New York City that specializes in technology and coding education. It was co-founded in 2014 as a response to the growing demand for skilled technology professionals in New York City. Since its inception, provided training and programs in software development, data science and financial technology. 

Co-founders Rak Chugh and Lena Levine recognized the need for comprehensive coding and technology education programs. Initially Byte Academy offered coding bootcamps and programs in various programming languages including Python, JavaScript and Ruby on Rails to provide students with the skill set and knowledge required to pursue careers in software development. In the following years, the academy began including courses in data science and finance technology. This shift was influenced by the growing importance of these fields in the tech industry.

"New York is the global hub for finance yet the industry is playing catch-up when it comes to technology," Richard Hu- Dean of Byte Academy- told Yahoo Finance. "The result is a growing emphasis on technology recruiting by investment banks, asset managers, fintech startups and everything in between. As the need for talent continues to expand rapidly our goal is to arm exceptional people with the soup-to-nuts programming skill and financial acumen they need to fill today's and tomorrow's jobs."

Byte Academy shortly expanded beyond New York City.. opening campuses in Singapore and India. This expansion allowed the institution to reach a broader international audience and serve students from around the world. The academy also established partnerships with a number of industry organizations and companies to provide students with real-world experience and job placement opportunities, which helps them gain valuable insight and connections within their chosen fields.

"Byte Academy was born from the clear need we've seen -- and the absence of any other boot camp doing what we intend to do" Rak Chugh- Director of Byte Consulting- told Yahoo Finance. "Importantly our unique flexible approach will prepare graduates to meet that need regardless of background and experience. The program is equally suited for people just starting their careers and seasoned professionals in finance or technology."

What's really interesting is that Byte Academy's bootcamp-style programs typically run for several weeks and are designed to provide intensive hands-on training in coding, data science and FinTech. These programs often included projects and assignments to help students build a portfolio of work. That's not all. Byte Academy places a strong emphasis on helping students transition into tech careers. Students get hands-on experience on the concepts taught during the course in the form of mini-projects after the completion of academics. This helps in self-evaluation and boosts their confidence. 

There is constant guidance from instructors and additional research available if required. On completing the course, graduates are offered a two-month internship program on the academy's other platform- Spryte Labs- which works with 250+ technology vendors around the world. Its specialty is finding people the right resources at the right price. This gives graduates unparalleled hands-on experience which clears most initial hurdles faced by newcomers in the industry.

Why should one enrol at Byte Academy today? Like many coding bootcamps and tech education institutions, Byte Academy adapts its curriculum and programs to keep pace with the evolving technology landscape. This adaptability is crucial in ensuring that students receive up-to-date training in relevant technologies and industry trends. What's more, Byte Academy graduates have landed jobs at companies like Google, IBM, Microsoft, JPMorgan, Facebook, HSBC and many more.

Courses

At Byte Academy, the curriculum is created with consultation from hiring managers at real companies including JP Morgan. The academy teaches Python, one of the most in-demand and versatile programming languages in addition to full stack development including both server-side and client-side technologies to give students a rounded, general skill set that checks all the important boxes for a new developer.

These skill sets include front end technologies like HTML, CSS and JavaScript- Python and Flask- an industry-standard framework for client side app development- data structure and algorithm fundamentals. Students can graduate the program by completing the mandatory four-week internship, giving them their first on-the-job experience to jumpstart their career. 

Once the course and internship are over, students join their weekly success sessions to ensure that they are on the right track to get that first job. Here they can troubleshoot topics with their peers or one on one with an instructor, including interview prep- resume updates- positions to apply to- networking- and post-interview debriefs.

General information
Byte Academy
Dean

Richard Hu

Academic staff
50 - 100
Locations
New York, Singapore, India
Established
2014
Afiliations
The academy has established partnerships with a number of industry organizations and companies to provide students with real-world experience and job placement opportunities.
Address
295 Madison Avenue, Floor 35, New York, NY 10017, USA
Social Media
URL
www.byteacademy.co