Teacher profile: Sylvain Hochede, from aeronautics to automation

Automation is revolutionizing the business world. Nocode technologies now make it possible to simplify the implementation of automated processes. To meet this growing need, Alegria.academy offers a 15-month training course, including a 12-month specialization period, to become an automation expert.

Today, focus on Sylvain Hochede, automation teacher at Alegria.academy.

From aeronautics to automation: Sylvain's atypical path

Sylvain started his career as an aeronautical engineer. But quite quickly, he realized that the processes were too long and that it did not correspond to his desires. He then turned to prototyping and facilitation. He also worked as a theatrical improvisation coach in a school that was very successful, but also had a lot of administration to manage. That's when Sylvain found ways to streamline their processes with tools like Airtable and Make. Sylvain, who was a tech manager, trained himself to meet their needs and discovered automation. He then started helping entrepreneur friends who had similar needs and became a Fullstack Freelancer specialized in automation and database.

The human side of teaching

After Covid, Sylvain decided to change career and to turn to teaching. He joined Alegria.academy to transmit his passion for automation. "I really like the human aspect of teaching. Being able to help students learn and understand is a very rewarding experience," he explains.

For Sylvain, the training offered by Alegria.academy is unique. It offers students the opportunity to train on a work-study basis, with solid professional experience while acquiring the technical skills needed to succeed in this constantly evolving field.

Make : The flagship tool of automation

The automation course given by Sylvain is one of the key elements of the training. It comes at the beginning of the core curriculum, after the courses on algorithm and JSon. "Most of the students have never done automation, so my course is an application of theoretical notions", explains Sylvain. The format of the course is 4 days, with a project at the end on a real case.

"What interests me most about teaching automation is the Make tool. I really like it, it allows you to make very interesting analogies", explains Sylvain. Make is a Nocode tool that allows you to create workflows and task automation without writing a single line of code.

Management of the variety of skill levels

The automation course offered by Sylvain is adapted to all skill levels. "The objective of the training is to give everyone a base. At the beginning, the coaching is very strong. A notion is equivalent to a very simple application exercise. Then, the students are left more and more on their own. Those who are more comfortable can have bonus exercises, and for the strongest, extra resources and one-to-one challenges. "I adapt to each student's level," he explains.

The work-study program allows students to put their skills into practice in a professional environment. The training is based on a project-based pedagogy, where students work on concrete and real projects from the beginning of their training. Students work in teams and are supervised by professionals in the sector.

The qualities required to become an automation expert

For those looking to embark on a career as a Nocode maker in automation, Sylvain offers some advice: "You have to be able to identify the problems, understand the business need and not be afraid to go looking on the web. You have to be curious and comfortable with a fairly high level of uncertainty at the beginning. It is also important to read the documentation well and to be rigorous.

The automation training offered by Alegria.academy is an excellent opportunity for those who wish to enter this exciting field. The training offers solid work experience while acquiring the technical skills necessary to succeed as a Nocode Maker in automation. Instructors, such as Sylvain Hochede, are experts in their field and passionate about sharing their knowledge. 

The training is adapted to all skill levels and allows students to work on concrete projects from the beginning of their training. The variety of projects Sylvain is working on shows that the field of automation is expanding rapidly and that job opportunities are numerous.

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