BEN MALIEL (CGS 2017)

We felt so happy and grateful to be offered the scholarship. It was a privilege to be recognised for my passion and interest in technology, and to have access to Peter’s mentorship and guidance. Additionally, the support with school fees was very beneficial to my parents. My education and the opportunities I received while at Grammar have hugely shaped my career path thus far.

The Code Cadets programme was instrumental in developing and fuelling my interest in technology. Through experiences like the Code Cadets trip to Silicon Valley, I was exposed to the technology industry and was able to meet professionals in that space, leading me to discover the product management career path. The hackathons and competitions in which we competed at school gave me a significant leg-up in securing the internships I landed at Spotify and Xero while at university.

I think the most valuable thing I gained from CGS were the abundance of opportunities outside theclassroom. The Code Cadets program, Rowing and Hockey, leadership roles and community service experiences have all shaped who I am today and given me many foundational life skills. As for the scholarship programme, having Peter has a mentor has been fantastic.

He’s been able to give me advice and guidance, act as a sounding board and connect me with people in the technology industry. Through our conversations, he’s encouraged me to push myself and broadened my thinking on what I want to achieve in my career. I’m forever grateful for his time and his donation of my scholarship.