Blog: Success Stories

Coding bootcamp graduate Olivia Graham describes her experience and the path that led her to pursue a tech career.

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

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

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).

Members of the military face unique situations and challenges that cannot be replicated in other professions. This makes it difficult for the roughly 200,000 service members who leave the military each year to adjust to civilian life and adapt to a new pace of work.

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.

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.

US Marines Corps Veteran Rob Buitrago is a testament to how military service can be a great starting point for your tech journey. All that was missing from Buitrago’s resume was technical experience, which is where the Fullstack Academy Cybersecurity Bootcamp helped him tremendously.

After leaving the military, Miss Kim had many options, however, she chose a different direction by embarking on a career in cybersecurity thanks to help from the Fullstack Academy Cybersecurity Bootcamp.

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).