Forensic Science to Software Engineer

Forensic Science

I realized Forensic Science was not providing the lifestyle I wanted for myself and my family. I knew a tech career could provide that.

The 97% placement rate and the tech stack that coding temple teaches was one of the most popular used in jobs.

The most challenging part of the program was making peace with feeling of constantly being overwhelmed. I overcame it by taking breaks and tenacity of not giving up.

The process of learning a new technology is always the same no matter how foreign it may feel.

My professors and the recorded lectures. Sometimes I had to rewatch lectures multiple times to truly understand. If I still didn’t understand they were always able to answer my questions.

The job search process was gruling. I applied to 10-15 jobs a day and after over 200 jobs I got a job on a referral for a position I didn’t even apply for. Of the 200 I applied maybe 5 turned into interviews.

I am currently a junior software developer. My future goals is to be a project manager.

Coding temple exceeded my expectations in two ways. One was the technical skills they teach are extremely relevant to the job. I seem to know how to physically code more than other junior developers who have CS degrees. Two, the alumni support is a well oiled machine that really does get you hired if you follow the plan.

You’re the only one who can get in your way. To be successful in the program and in your career you have to really want it by showing it in your work ethic. If you don’t give it your all then the results you are looking for won’t follow.