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"Woolf’s program gave me flexible, rigorous, and practical training that strengthened my system design and engineering skills. It transformed me into a more confident, strategic developer, prepared for scalable, real-world software challenges."
Excelling In My Global Tech Career At Oracle With Woolf
My name is Ravi Kumar, I am from Manihari, a small town in India. Growing up, I was always fascinated by technology, which eventually led me to pursue a Master of Science in Computer Science through Woolf. Today, I work as a Software Engineer at Oracle, something I once only dreamed of. The journey from my hometown to one of the world’s leading tech companies has been filled with challenges, but even more growth.
While working in the tech industry, I started noticing a gap in my skill set, particularly in modern engineering practices and system design. A friend of mine introduced me to Woolf, and it immediately stood out to me that it enabled working professionals to earn a European-accredited degree without having to take a career break. The flexibility, combined with academic rigor and a practical curriculum, made it an easy decision. I went on to complete the program with a 3.9 GPA!
One of the highlights of my experience at Woolf was the module on system design. We explored how modern platforms serve billions of users, diving into architecture, scalability, and fault tolerance. These went beyond theoretical discussions; it gave us an opportunity to implement and test real systems. That hands-on learning built my confidence and completely changed how I think about building software.
Earning this degree made me a better developer and a more complete engineer. I now design scalable systems, write cleaner code, and communicate better within teams. I’ve taken on more technical leadership responsibilities and feel much more strategic in my career planning. Woolf taught me to see the whole system, not just the code in front of me.
To anyone considering a Woolf program, my advice is: go all in. Woolf provides the structure and flexibility, but your success depends on your consistency and commitment. If you’re ready to learn deeply and apply what you learn immediately, it’s a powerful path forward.
Looking ahead, I see myself taking on even more complex challenges, possibly in international roles, and contributing to large-scale, impactful software systems. Woolf didn’t just help me earn a degree; it helped me build a mindset of systems thinking, leadership, and lifelong learning.


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