Our Story: A Journey of Resilience
From dreams deferred to a vision realized, this is how Braintech-Blueprint came to be.
Chapter 1: Strangers in a Strange Land
In 2020, Bristol was a city of contrasts—vibrant yet uncertain, as the world grappled with a pandemic. Botond Dezso, a software developer from Hungary, arrived with a suitcase and a dream to code for the UK's tech giants. Rajdeep Sarkar, from India, had just earned his MSc in Data Science from the University of Bristol, his eyes set on a data engineering career. Martin Viktorov, a Lithuanian with an MSc in Neuroscience from the same university, sought to pivot into tech as a Google Cloud engineer.
They met by chance at a café near Old Market Street, each nursing rejections from a job market that seemed to promise everything but deliver nothing. Botond's portfolio of web applications was dismissed for lacking "UK experience." Rajdeep faced the paradox of being "overqualified" yet "not the right fit." Martin, despite his brilliance, was told his neuroscience background didn't align with tech roles. Over cups of cooling coffee, they shared their stories—strangers bound by a common thread of resilience.
Chapter 2: The Fire of Frustration
For years, they toiled in the shadows of opportunity. Botond coded late into the night, his guitar silent as he chased elusive developer roles. Rajdeep, juggling part-time jobs, built data pipelines on free cloud tiers, only to hear "we've gone with someone else." Martin, undeterred by rejection, mastered Google Cloud certifications, yet doors remained closed. The UK tech sector boomed—cloud jobs up 92%, data roles surging—but for them, it was a mirage.
One rainy evening in 2022, under the glow of the Clifton Suspension Bridge, they made a pact. "If the system won't let us in," Rajdeep said, his voice steady, "we'll build our own door." Botond nodded, strumming an imaginary chord. Martin, ever the strategist, added, "And we'll make it wide enough for others." That night, the seed of Braintech-Blueprint was planted—not just a company, but a rebellion against exclusion.
Chapter 3: Building the Bridge
By 2024, their vision took shape. Botond's creative flair designed a platform that felt alive, blending software development with real-world projects. Rajdeep's technical prowess crafted courses in data engineering and full-stack development, rooted in tools like AWS, Python, and React. Martin brought operational rigor, integrating Google Cloud expertise to ensure scalability. They called it Braintech-Blueprint—a blueprint for careers, a bridge from education to employment.
They scoured job listings, noting the skills employers craved but universities lagged in teaching. Their curriculum became a lifeline: hands-on labs in Kubernetes, TensorFlow, and UI/UX design, paired with career coaching. "We taught what we wished we'd learned," Martin said, smiling. Their first cohort included a bartender, a single mother, and a refugee—all overlooked talents who, like them, deserved a chance.
Chapter 4: The Dawn of Impact
January 2025 marked their launch. From a modest office overlooking the River Avon, they watched their students transform. A former waiter landed a £50k cloud engineer role. A career-changer became a data analyst. Each success felt personal—a redemption of their own struggles. "When our first student got hired," Botond recalls, his voice catching, "I felt like I'd finally made it, too."
Today, Braintech-Blueprint stands as a testament to their defiance. Rajdeep's analytical mind ensures every course evolves with industry trends. Martin's strategic vision keeps operations seamless. Botond's heart—forged in years of rejection—drives their mission to empower. The Clifton Suspension Bridge, once a distant symbol, now reflects their reality: a connection built for those who dare to cross.
Epilogue: A Promise Kept
Braintech-Blueprint is more than a training provider—it's a promise kept to themselves and to thousands like them. From Hungary, India, and Lithuania, Botond, Rajdeep, and Martin have woven their journeys into a tapestry of hope. They've turned rejection into opportunity, building a platform where talent, not circumstance, defines success.
As they walk past the bridge each morning, they carry a shared belief: the hardest climbs lead to the greatest views. For every student who joins them, they offer not just skills, but a chance to rewrite their story—just as they did.