Graduate Profile: Ulises Aguilar Maturin

Before joining ActivateWork, Ulises (Uli) Aguilar Maturin was working in construction and HVAC—reliable work, but far from his passion.

A lifelong gamer with a natural curiosity for how technology works, Uli began self-studying for IT certifications and applying for jobs in tech. But without experience or industry connections, breaking in felt impossible. That changed when he found ActivateWork.

Through ActivateWork’s IT Support & Security Fundamentals bootcamp, Uli built a solid foundation in IT fundamentals and earned his CompTIA A+ certification—credentials he now puts to work as an IT Service Specialist at Janus Henderson.

Just as importantly, our career development training and personalized coaching supports helped him develop the essential professional skills that helped him stand out.

“My instructor emphasized the power of communication, even when you’re nervous,” he says. Mock interviews and constructive feedback prepared him to confidently land his role and opened the door to a fulfilling tech career.

Uli’s journey is a testament to what’s possible when potential meets opportunity. As he puts it:

“I couldn’t have gone to a better bootcamp than ActivateWork.”