Alumni Spotlights

With over a decade of tech experience, Alok Roy knew he had the technical skills to succeed — but when it came to interviews, something was missing. He turned to Interview Kickstart, a structured program that helped him refine his technical knowledge, bui...

It's no surprise that understanding AI is becoming a key component of the software engineering career. But how and where can software engineers learn the right AI tools and skills that will advance their careers? We caught up with Will Kencel, a Software Engineer (SDE II) at Microsoft, to lea...

The way software engineers work has changed a lot over the past few years, especially with the rise of remote jobs. Lately, we’re seeing more companies push for a return to the office. So, what are the benefits of either work environment for new developers? Does working in-person make it easier to learn and network, or does remote work still win when it comes to flexibility and work-life bala...

Why would a college student add a short course to an already busy schedule? For university student Jade Looi, enrolling in General Assembly’s Data Analytics Short Course was a smart move to boo...

Recent Data Science Bootcamp graduates Kelsey Low and Trevor Kortum put their skills to the test by building the U.S. Natural Disaster Predictions project at 4Geeks Academy. Their model an...

Sean Chamberlain’s journey into software engineering began with a desire to bring their interactive art installations into the digital world. As a self-reliant artist, they began teaching themselves to code and soon discovered a passion for it. Seeking structured learning and career support, Sean chose

Stuart Posternak had a marketing degree but felt something was missing: practical, real-world work experience. His college courses focused on marketing theory, leaving him little hands-on experience. When he discovered JobPrepped’s Digital Marketing Bootcamp, the modern, work experience-driven curriculum stood out. Unlike other digital marketing boot...

Noah Bazer found himself working long hours in a warehouse with no room for growth before making the leap into tech. He rediscovered his passion for coding and chose Devslopes as his escape plan. Devslopes’ flexible, learn-at-your-own-pace curriculum allowed him to balance a full-time job while ga...

Wanting a career in a growing industry, Dillon Arnold felt the drive to begin a software engineering career in 2024. Encouraged by TripleTen’s moneyback guarantee, Dillon enrolled in the Software Engineering Bootcamp and later the Data Science Bootcamp to fully prepare himself for the demands of a rapidly evolving tech landscape. Dillon shares how ...

Logan James was determined to break into cybersecurity and found his launchpad with the online Cybersecurity Bootcamp at Fullstack Academy. Logan shares how learning advanc...

Jody Clark is a full-time hospice nurse, but in 2024, he embarked on a lifelong passion for technology. After heavily researching coding bootcamps and finding many glowing reviews for LearningFuze, he enrolled in their full-time remote Web Development bootcamp. Jody walks us through LawnCare Pro, his full stack final project, and what it took to build i...

Juan Hart graduated from Codesmith in 2020 equipped with the education and hands-on experience to elevate his tech career. Thanks to their invaluable career services, Juan landed his second role as an AI/ML Global Black Belt in Application Development at Microsoft! Juan shares how Codesmith helped him form...

Joshua Obeng left a job with no momentum to pursue an expansive career in cybersecurity. Joshua shares what he learned as a student and mentor in the Cybersecurity Bootcamp at

Xavier Chambers was a self-taught graphic designer when his employer offered the opportunity to take a short course at General Assembly. Eager to expand his knowledge, Xavier eagerly chose the UX Design Short Course, a 10-week online p...

Nathan Cordeiro had a career in live entertainment before pivoting to explore his lifelong interest in security. After a careful review of cybersecurity bootcamps, Nathan landed on Lighthouse Labs, thanks to their highly reputable instructors, com...

Coding Temple is now offering an 8-week, online tech residency exclusively for Coding Temple bootcamp graduates! James Carlson and

What does a modern engineer look like in 2024? Darren started his tech career in 2006 but took time off in 2012 to raise children. When he was ready to re-enter the tech job market, he knew he needed to elevate his skill set. He chose Codesmith to become a modern software engineer and stand out in a compet...

For over 20 years, Daniel Barzman has taken senior-level roles in compliance at many large healthcare companies. With the increased threat of cyber attacks on major companies in the last decade, Daniel realized the importance of cybersecurity professionals and sought a cybersecurity bootcamp to understand the foundation. Find out what it’s like to work as a Chief Compliance Officer, and how t...

Ivan Connors had a background in criminal justice when he enrolled in the Cybersecurity Bootcamp at Lighthouse Labs to direct his career into digital security. Now a Digital Evidence Technician for the Calgary Police Serv...

Asheville-based musician Lee Dyer’s coding journey began by building his own songwriting website. When his self-taught technical skills hit a ceiling, he realized he needed structured guidance and support, so he enrolled in the part-time Software Engineering Bootcamp at