Blog: Success Stories

After working as a Systems Specialist, and then being unemployed, Kevin Ghee decided to challenge himself and start a new career path. To accomplish his goal, he enrolled in the Fullstack Academy Cybersecurity bootcamp.

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.

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.

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

Paola Torres describes how she built practical data skills and learned how to apply them throughout her bootcamp experience in this featured video.

Ariane Rubin’s story is one of transformation, resilience, and determination. With a background in nutrition and sports medicine, Rubin had a passion for helping others achieve their health and wellness goals. Her decision to enroll in the Fullstack Academy Software Engineering Immersive was the first step on a path that would prove to be both challenging and deeply rewarding.

Watch how Isaias Julio, a veteran and coding bootcamp graduate, used foundational concepts he learned in bootcamp to build a fully-functioning game and propel his career forward.

Software Engineering Immersive graduate Alfredo Ferreira credits his success in changing careers, from marketing to tech, to perseverance in coding bootcamp and beyond.