Summary To reach out and connect with Alex, here's her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mamolo-2a1b57222/ In this episode, Trevor interviews Alex, who shares her journey from being a musician to transitioning into the tech ind

From Struggling University Comp Sci Grad to Employed Coder - Tony Edmonds

Mar 28th, 2024 1h 3m

To reach out and connect with Tony: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmonds-tony/ Takeaways - Negotiate your salary and consider the market conditions in your area. - Remote work opportunities are available, but starting with a hybrid role can prov

From Backpacking Instructor to Coder in 5 Months - Jeff Podmayer

Mar 21st, 2024 1h 18m

Summary If you want to connect/reach out to Jeff, here's his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffpodmayer/ In this episode, Trevor interviews Jeff, who made a transition from being an outdoor guide to pursuing a career

From the Fashion Industry to Full-Stack Coder - Kevin Gallaccio

Mar 11th, 2024 54m 5s

Summary In this episode, Trevor interviews Kevin, who made a career transition from fashion to technology. Kevin shares how his interest in Microsoft Excel and his curiosity about technology led him to pursue coding. He discusses the challe

6 Signs You Should Quit Trying to Learn Coding

Nov 15th, 2023 15m 59s

Embarking on the journey to learn coding can be both exciting and challenging. Unfortunately, several misconceptions often deter aspiring programmers from pursuing their goals. In this episode, I'll debunk six common myths about learning to cod

The Coding Apocalypse: Is the End of Software Jobs Near?

Aug 3rd, 2023 30m 47s

This thought-provoking video delves deep into a highly controversial topic: Are coding jobs disappearing? As we stand on the brink of unprecedented technological advancements, what does the future hold for coders and software engineers? Are we

EP59 - From Stone Mason to Software Developer in 8 Months

May 31st, 2022 56m 34s

In this episode we'll talk to Ethan, who is a recent graduate from the Coders Campus Bootcamp and managed to land a job within two months of starting the search. Ethan and I talk about how, from a young age, he was guided away from learning t

EP58 - From Electrical Technician to Software Developer in 8 Months

May 3rd, 2022 56m 18s

In this episode we'll talk to Dustin, who is a recent graduate from the Coders Campus Bootcamp and managed to land a job within two months of starting the search. Dustin and I talk about his prior coding experience that he had before he joine

From Restaurant Manager to Software Developer

Jan 27th, 2022 39m 35s

In this episode we'll talk to Yasiin, who is a graduate from the Coders Campus Bootcamp. We dive into his story about how he started his coding journey as a Restaurant Manager, and went through two Coding Bootcamp before landing his first job

EP56 - Fun Tricks and Analytics with IntStreams in Java

Jan 25th, 2022 29m 49s

In this episode we'll talk about IntStreams and why they're useful in Java. IntStreams can be used to replace a common looping mechanism as well as provide a very helpful utility for gathering analytics on data in a non-verbose way. Interest

EP55 - How to Sort with Streams in Java

Jan 24th, 2022 37m 53s

In this episode we'll talk about how to sort a stream of objects using the ".sorted()" function. We'll also talk about the differences between using a stream to sort vs using something like Collections.sort(), which has been available since J

EP54 - What is the Map Operation in Java Streams?

Nov 26th, 2021 41m 49s

Big announcement: today marks the launch of our brand new "Beginners only" Coding Bootcamp. If you're a beginner to coding and have spent less than about 6 months learning to code, you're a great fit for this new 16 week Coding Bootcamp. You ca

EP53 - Intro to Streams in Java

Nov 19th, 2021 43m 44s

GitHub link here: https://github.com/tp02ga/FunWithStreams In this episode we'll talk about: What are streams and why you should care about them Comparing a simple Stream example to a Looping example Intermediate vs Terminal operations

EP52 - Most Common Functional Interfaces in Java

Nov 15th, 2021 53m 25s

In this episode we'll talk about 7 common Functional Interfaces that Java provides to us. UnaryOperator, BinaryOperator, Supplier, Consumer, Function, Predicate and BiPredicate Interested in starting your coding career? I'm now accepting st

EP51 - Let's Talk Lambdas in Java

Nov 12th, 2021 57m 32s

In this episode we'll talk about a super useful feature that was introduced back in Java version 8, known as Lambdas. The Lambda feature is something you didn't know you desperately wanted or needed until you understood it. The Lambda syntax al

EP50 - #3 of 3 to Getting a Job as a Coder

Aug 6th, 2021 31m 4s

In this episode we'll talk about the 3rd key to getting a job as a coder... How do you stand out from the crowd? You put in all this effort to learn how to code. You likely have a plan, you follow a curriculum, you seek help and learn. You prac

EP49 - Top 3 mistakes coders make when applying to their first job

Jul 31st, 2021 35m 49s

In this episode we'll talk about 3 big mistakes that aspiring coders make when trying to land their very first job. Getting your first job as a coder will be the most difficult challenge when trying to launch your professional career, make sure

EP48 - Top 3 reasons why you'll fail to succeed as a coder and how to overcome them

Jul 29th, 2021 44m 40s

In this episode we'll talk about 3 common issues I see that beginner programmers struggling with most when starting the journey of learning to code. Impostor Syndrome The overwhelming number of choices Thinking that struggling is a bad thing

EP47 - Key #2 of 3 to Getting a Job as a Coder

Jul 22nd, 2021 37m 38s

Interested in starting your coding career? I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming Bootcamp where I guarantee you a job offer upon graduation. It is a 6 month, part-time, online Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to

EP46 - Are Coding Bootcamps Worth It?

Jul 15th, 2021 38m 56s

EP45 - Key #1 of 3 to Getting a Job as a Coder

Jul 10th, 2021 48m 58s

EP44 - How to get a Job as a Java Programmer

Oct 7th, 2019 20m 53s

Bootcamp Details: https://bootcamp.coderscampus.com Curriculum: https://bootcamp.coderscampus.com/curriculum Applications: https://bootcamp.coderscampus.com/application-process

EP43 - Resume Writing Tips

Oct 1st, 2019 20m 4s

You can download a copy of my resume via https://coderscampus.com/resume If you want to apply to my Bootcamp, you can do that via https://bootcamp.coderscampus.com

EP42 - Java Careers and What they Pay

Sep 23rd, 2019 18m 59s

In today's episode, we'll dive into all the different facets and disciplines that exist in the world of Java programming. You'll learn about the "5 Pillars of Java Programming" and how they apply to the different types of jobs. You'll also get

EP41 - 5 Tips on Landing an Entry Level Programming Job

Sep 16th, 2019 15m 51s

In today's podcast, I'd like to share my knowledge on how to get that coveted entry-level / junior programmer position. You'll hear about my take on things like: - certifications - projects - living situations - how best to apply to jobs - more