“Initially, I had an intense fear of addressing even small groups. During the program, I was given many opportunities to develop this skill through leading team stand-ups, teaching KidsCanCode classes and presenting at several internal and external events. I feel incredibly fortunate to have been given the space to develop this skill and present in front of thousands of people so early in my career,” says Laura.
“The Technology Graduate Program provided me with invaluable opportunities, from co-leading a hackathon to presenting at the CommBank Strategy Forum. It offered a strong foundation for my future career in tech. I’m excited to continue developing my skills in data engineering and contribute to innovative projects that drive meaningful insights for the bank.”
A launchpad for success
Fellow Co-Chair Ogi Radovic reflects on his experience within the graduate program: “I can honestly say it changed my life... I've worked with so many new technologies and solved problems on a huge scale that I could only dream of when I came out of university. I've also learned from and met so many bright, driven and talented people.”
Ogi’s dream to become a Software Engineer is now a reality — he’s working in the bank’s Retail Technology division, for the team that builds and operates the Retail Bank’s data platform. Graduates like Laura and Ogi epitomise the value of the program, both expressing how the experience helped them grow.
Join us in building tomorrow’s bank. Find out more about CommBank’s Graduate Program.
