Russian cybersecurity firm recruits 7-year-old programming prodigy to management team
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DNVN – A cybersecurity company in Russia has decided to invite a 7-year-old programming prodigy to join its management team.
According to information from BBC (UK), this prodigy's name is
Sergey, currently living in St Petersburg. Sergey made a strong impression when
post the video tutorial on writing software from the age of 5. In the videos
There, the boy used mainly Russian and occasionally English, in a
step by step programming instructions for the audience.
Due to Sergey's outstanding talent, the cybersecurity company Pro32
proposed to put the boy in charge of their training department.
According to Russian regulations, Sergey is only allowed to work and receive
salary when he turns 14. However, Pro32 CEO Igor Mandik,
shared with the BBC that he had discussed with Sergey's family to find ways to cooperate for
until the boy was old enough to work. Sergey's father was surprised but also excited.
We are excited about this opportunity and look forward to when Sergey officially joins the company.
Mr. Mandik praised the ability not only in programming but also in engineering.
Sergey's training ability. About Sergey, he commented: “For me, this boy is like
Mozart. I am sure that by the time he is 14, he will be an expert in teaching.
and programming”.
Mr. Mandik also asserted that employees from various departments
Different people at Pro32, like accounting or business, can learn from the boy.
Mr. Mandik expects that after 7 years, the company will discuss the issue of salary for
Sergey.
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