Before discovering The Ighalos Systems, Loyanna Simpson spent years as a Clinical Assistant, feeling professionally boxed in and eager for a career with more purpose, growth, and financial freedom. Today, she’s a thriving Senior Business Analyst at a Fortune 500 financial services company — and here’s how she made it happen.
"I always knew I wanted to work in tech," Loyanna shared. "I loved solving problems, organizing chaos, and helping teams work better together. Business Analysis felt like the perfect path for me — but every job posting I found asked for years of experience or a degree in Computer Science, neither of which I had."
Like many others, she tried teaching herself through free online videos and inexpensive courses. But those efforts left her feeling unprepared and even more uncertain about whether tech was a realistic option.
Finding a Program That Actually Delivered:
One evening, Loyanna came across an ad for The Ighalos Systems while scrolling through Facebook. Skeptical but curious, she scheduled a free consultation.
"That first call was different from anything I’d experienced. It wasn’t a sales pitch. The team asked about my goals, my doubts, and what was holding me back. They built a personalized roadmap for me on that very first call. It was the first time I believed this career could be within reach."
A Practical, Supportive Learning Experience
After enrolling in The Ighalos Systems’ Business Analyst Training/Mentorship program, Loyanna quickly noticed how hands-on and practical the program was.
"We didn’t just learn theory — we worked on real Agile projects, drafted business cases, built user stories, and conducted mock stakeholder sessions. I was learning exactly what I’d need to do on the job."
Beyond technical skills, the program offered one-on-one mentorship, weekly career coaching, resume overhauls, and interview preparation. “They never let you feel like you’re doing it alone,” she said.
From Graduate to Senior Business Analyst in Six Months
Within four months, Loyanna completed her program, earned her certification, and began applying for roles with the support of The Ighalos Systems’ job placement team.
"They completely rebuilt my resume, helped me tailor my LinkedIn, and did multiple mock interviews with me. I started getting interview requests almost immediately."
Within two months, she landed her first Business Analyst role at a software consulting firm. Just six months later, she was promoted to Senior Business Analyst, now leading Agile projects, conducting requirement workshops, and contributing to digital transformation initiatives for major brands.
"It’s surreal — not just the title, but the confidence and fulfillment I have now in my career. And the salary? More than doubled what I was making before."
Her Message to Aspiring Tech Professionals
"If you’re sitting on the fence, thinking you’re too old, too late, or not qualified — trust me, you’re not," Loyanna said. "The Ighalos Systems gave me the tools, the confidence, and the community I needed to succeed. If you’re willing to show up and put in the work, they’ll meet you the rest of the way."
🔥 Ready to Launch Your Career in Tech?
Just like Loyanna, you can transform your career and life with The Ighalos Systems. Whether you’re new to tech or looking to level up your existing skills, our education, recruitment, and consulting services are designed to help you thrive in roles like Business Analysis, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, DevOps, Data Analysis, Project Management, and more.
