By her mid-30s, Supriya Satpathy had already accomplished a lot: a bachelor’s in engineering, an MBA from NYU, and a track record of success as a program manager for multiple Fortune 500 companies. But she was hungry for more. She was compelled to learn more about data. “I was always working in an environment where data was…
There’s never been a better time to learn data analytics and enter the growing field. The job landscape is expanding, with a wide range of opportunities in a variety of industries. When preparing for a career in data analytics, the volume of information to master can be very overwhelming. It’s always best to do some…
If you ask recent bootcamp graduate Meghana Raje what she’ll be doing in her new role as an innovator for one of America’s largest pharmaceutical companies, she’ll tell you honestly: she doesn’t know. “These are baby steps,” Meghana said. “I don’t know exactly what my role is going to be.” Ask if she finds that…
By Zach Fry On a daily basis we are creating more data than we know what to do with. Every interaction online, and many offline, is being recorded, associated with metadata, and mined for information. For example, that book you were looking at on Amazon, even if you didn’t buy it, tells companies something about…
Crystal Espaillat spends her days doing mental gymnastics by creating e-commerce apps and doing web design. She loves it. Just about as much as she loves fitness and working out at the gym. It wasn’t always this way. Until recently, she was a bookkeeper at a construction firm. “There was really no tech side to that…
By Dan Vassallo The moment I was taught how to boot up Classic Concentration through DOS I became obsessed with computers. As a kid, I spent quite a bit of time in the computer lab at the vocational school where my father taught a commercial art class. I was always interested in what he was…
Higher education can lead to great things for a person’s career. But for many people, a traditional degree isn’t always feasible. Four years without a full-time salary plus student loans can be a daunting and unviable investment. This was the case for Edward Nunez. A New Jersey native with a GED, Edward had to withdraw…
Anthony Delgado always wanted to use his coding knowledge for good. After graduating from Rutgers Coding Bootcamp in 2017, he started participating in hackathons, pitching ideas for philanthropic coding projects. But he wasn’t content with just attending. Passionate for disruption, Anthony launched his own hackathons. In June 2017, he hosted a Global AI Hackathon that…
For most of his adult experience, Mohammed Wardeh searched tirelessly for a better life—for himself and his family. During this quest, he traveled from his hometown of Damascus, Syria to Aleppo, from Aleppo to Saudi Arabia, from Saudi Arabia back to Damascus, to Switzerland—and finally to New York City and a job with the UN.…
When you think about becoming a data scientist, what comes to mind? If your first thought involves the hours ahead of you, it’s easy to feel intimidated even before you begin. In your mind, you might have not even studied “the right things” in college to make it. But what if we told you that…
Anthony Delgado and Joe Pulaski (JP) are recent graduates of the Rutgers Coding Bootcamp Class of 2017. Upon graduation, Anthony and JP went on to win multiple Hack-a-thons and recently started their own business, Good, Inc. They shared how the boot camp experience has impacted their careers and how they’re using their newfound skills in the marketplace.…
It’s no mystery that the technology is growing at an exponential rate. Billions of people around the world have a computer or smartphone within reach for most of their day, and digital solutions are spreading into many aspects of daily life. With this change comes the need to adapt, and learning web development is a…
According to Indeed.com, 72% of employers think that coding bootcamp students are “just as prepared” to be high performers as college graduates. This means great things for those of you that are hesitant to join a coding bootcamp, for fear that your time spent won’t be as “worthwhile” as a traditional degree holders’. Applicants…
The field of Data Science is exploding in demand and changing the way businesses, public agencies, and other organizations use information and assets. Being able to make sense of the overwhelming amount of big data out there takes specialized technical training and skill, so here are just 5 of the best resources for aspiring data…
We know, trying new things with new people is scary. Stepping outside of your comfort zone can be difficult, even for the most confident of folks, so review these 10 tips to help prepare you for coding boot camp success before you jump into the action. 1. Make sure this path is right…
Whether you’re already a pro or a new coding bootcamp student starting your first project, we’re helping you navigate the process. Sure, developing an idea from scratch isn’t easy, but if you follow these steps, it won’t be as hard as you think. Step 1: Brainstorm You’ve probably thought up some pretty cool ideas for…
Do you dread the commute to work on Monday mornings, or wish you could spend more time with your family? Take a look at the following signs that you might need a career change, and we’ll provide you with one way to get started. You don’t feel like you’re contributing anything of value. Many times…
It’s never too early to start planning for life after coding bootcamp. You’ll be so focused on coding practice and classwork that graduation will come before you know it. For those of you that have already reached this point and are looking for your next step, or those simply planning ahead; here are a…
If you’re thinking about moving into the booming field of data, don’t be caught off guard when considering what skills you should have under your professional tool belt. Since data science is a newly celebrated territory, here are a few key skills to help clarify what you’ll need to be successful in the field. You…
