Blog: Success Stories

Since he was a kid, Jeramy Hrobowski has always been drawn to tech. Through hands-on learning experiences, career simulations, and group projects, he was able to gain the in-demand skills today’s employers are looking for and a new network of friends.

Dreaming of a tech career? Learn how Anthony Ruiz, a former warehouse Fulfillment Associate, completed a Fullstack Academy bootcamp through the Amazon Career Choice program and gained the skills to become a Software Development Engineer I (SDE).

Learn how one Fullstack Academy alum made the transition from sales to cybersecurity.

Coding Bootcamp graduate Maya Obeidat shares how she gained technical and interpersonal skills to thrive in tech.

After leaving the Air Force, Shaquille Duggan wanted to increase his skills and land a role in cybersecurity. To accomplish his goals, he enrolled in the Fullstack Academy Cybersecurity Bootcamp.

Military veteran Desiree Walters had relatively limited experience in the tech field, but with the help of the Fullstack Academy Cybersecurity Bootcamp, Walters gained the skills and knowledge to kickstart a rewarding career as a SOC Analyst.

Through the guidance of industry-experienced instructors, Edwards developed knowledge of foundational cybersecurity principles and solved common problems through real-world simulations. Edwards landed his first cybersecurity job as a Technologist at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Amanda leveraged her military experience to help break into tech and encouraged fellow service members and veterans to do the same. After bootcamp, Amanda landed a government role as an Information System Security Engineer for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and SCADA systems.

Throughout bootcamp, Cory Gold was able to leverage the skills he developed during military service through group projects and hands-on assignments. Learn how he leaned on his military experience to complete a tech bootcamp and launch a rewarding career in software engineering.

After working in Air Traffic Control and Honor Guard while in the Air Force, Ashley Raach knew it was time for a career change. After graduating from bootcamp, Raach began working as an IT Specialist for a manufacturing company — and is enjoying every minute of it.

As part of the Career Success Program at Fullstack Academy, students have the opportunity to attend workshops with guest speakers, including hearing from alums about their experiences in the field. One Fullstack Academy alum, Carmine Yijin Ro, shared her compelling advice for landing a coding job.

Coding bootcamp graduate Molly Morse is an example of a professional motivated by the prospect of a career change into tech. After considering her interests and goals, she ultimately decided to rapidly skill up in preparation for a career in software engineering