Mentorship Testimonials

Discover how XBI’s mentorship program transforms aspiring tech and data professionals. Hear firsthand from our mentees about the real-world skills, confidence, and career opportunities they gained by working on live client projects under expert guidance.

Jordan Matthews

“Before joining XBI’s mentorship program, I had zero real-world experience and was stuck in retail. The hands-on client projects completely changed everything. I learned SQL, dashboards, automation, and how to actually solve business problems. My confidence skyrocketed. Two months after completing the program, I landed my first data analyst role. XBI didn’t just teach me tech — they taught me how to think like an analyst."

Samantha Lee

“I had taken online courses before, but nothing ever clicked until XBI. Working directly on real systems—APIs, databases, dashboards—gave me the experience employers actually want. My mentor walked me through every step without ever hand-holding. After building two real apps in the program, I secured a junior software developer job. This program accelerated my career more than a year of self-study."

David Chen

“As a college sophomore, I kept getting rejected from internships because my resume lacked experience. XBI changed that instantly. I worked on actual business intelligence projects, built dashboards for a small business, and learned how to present insights clearly. Those projects became the strongest part of my portfolio. I finally landed a competitive analytics internship — something I couldn’t achieve on my own."

Alexis Johnson

“Transitioning from hospitality into tech felt impossible until I joined XBI. They gave me the structure, accountability, and real-world practice I needed. I contributed to a recommendation system and a custom CRM project — things I never imagined I’d work on so early. I’m now a full-time data technician, and the hiring manager specifically told me my XBI project portfolio set me apart."

Michael Rivera

“I wanted to break into freelance software development but didn’t know where to start. XBI mentored me through building a complete web application for a real client. I learned APIs, Flask, databases, deployment — the full stack. After showcasing that project, I closed my first paying freelance clients. The program didn’t just teach me skills — it gave me a business."

Chloe Martin

“I always wanted to get into data science but struggled with applying theory to real business problems. XBI’s mentorship finally made the connection. I worked on predictive models, cleaned messy datasets, and learned how to explain insights to non-technical clients. The experience helped me secure a data science trainee position at a healthcare organization. XBI made something I thought was out of reach completely achievable."

Ahmed Hassan

“My biggest challenge wasn’t skill — it was confidence. XBI’s mentorship pushed me, supported me, and gave me real wins. I helped build dashboards for a local business and optimized a Postgres database for a live project. For the first time, I felt like a real data professional. That confidence landed me a job within weeks of graduation. I owe XBI for the career I have today."

Taylor Brooks

“Every interviewer asked about my XBI client projects — the dashboards, the analysis, the automations. Having real work to talk about made me stand out immediately. This wasn’t just a mentorship program; it was a transformation. I went from feeling unprepared to presenting my work like a seasoned professional. I received two job offers within weeks."

Priya Patel

“I planned to apply to graduate school for data analytics but needed a strong portfolio. XBI gave me exactly that. I worked on a food desert analytics project, cleaned large datasets, and built interactive dashboards. My admissions panel specifically mentioned my portfolio as one of the strongest they reviewed. XBI helped me step into grad school fully prepared."