Samantha Anderson

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Join a free coding bootcamp workshop near you. Are you considering switching careers into tech? Have you thought about learning to code? You know it could change your life for the better, but you are hesitant––and reasonably so. The cost of e... Read more

What Is Holding You Back from Learning to Code? Learning to code has become increasingly popular in recent years, with many seeking to switch to better-paying and more balanced careers. However, there are still several misconceptions about learni... Read more

Leaving Physically Demanding Work For Coding Success: Veronica Adler's Journey To A Tech Career If you’ve been following Nucamp’s series this past year, you may be familiar with the latest Nucamp graduate I had the pleasure to interview: Veronica A... Read more

Ludo speaks to U.S. Army Veterans about their journey learning to code The two guests on this Campfire episode are connected in more ways than one: through Nucamp, the U.S. military, and the Microsoft Software and Systems Academy. Taylor Masiello... Read more

Behind the scenes of a Data Analyst who is a Back End Development Instructor > “Tech is constantly evolving and moving. I always tell my students to study > 2-3 hours each day, and I also try to do the same. I am really passionate > about data and ... Read more

How this Nucamp Full Stack Instructor went from novice to Software Engineer in a matter of a few years > "Don’t compare yourself to other people who may be learning alongside you. I > feel like I’m proof that you can come from zero knowledge and st... Read more

Matthew's Blue-Collar Beginnings Transform Into A Coding Career In the scorching heat of Arizona, a determined soul sought a way to escape the sweltering sun and find a new direction for his life. Meet Matthew Linsley, a former pool technician wi... Read more

From Sautéing to Programming: A Coding Bootcamp Success Story As someone who has always loved cooking and traveling, it's no surprise that Anthony ended up in the culinary industry for the past 20 years. Thai curry is one of his favorite dishes t... Read more

Here’s what Kalani Man found out Imagine yourself in a classroom; it’s a required general class that you have no interest in. The air is stale, someone is clicking their pen incessantly, and you keep staring at the clock waiting for the period to... Read more

Choosing a coding language that aligns with your interests and career goals Feeling overwhelmed with all the coding languages out there? Let us help you break down the top languages to learn first. It's important to choose a tech stack that ali... Read more

Land your first development job with JPMorgan Chase's Emerging Talent Software Engineer Program On episode #29 of Campfire: Nucamp's CEO, Ludo Fourrage met with JPMorgan Chase Recruiter, Angie del Castillo, and JPMorgan Chase Software Engineers, Jo... Read more

This Instructor Found The Perfect Opportunity To Meld His Passion For Teaching With His SQL And Machine Learning Expertise. > “I’m a lifelong learner. You can only learn something once, so you feel that > joy once. By teaching I continue to feel th... Read more

How Adversity And Perseverance Shaped Natalie’s Unique Path In Tech Education There are many paths to take to become a software developer. There are also many avenues to take in your career once you have software development skills. Nucamp inst... Read more

Honest Reviews of Nucamp from Don The Developer's Podcast Don The Developer previously invited 3 Nucamp graduates on his podcast to review their bootcamp experience. Then Don hosted Nucamp's CEO, Ludo, to discuss his thoughts on the reviews. Du... Read more

Equipping Yourself With The Ultimate Developer Skill For Success Are you looking to pivot your career and dive into the world of coding? As you embark on this exciting journey of learning to code, there's one skill that stands out above all other... Read more

Discovering The Recipe For Success Through Coding Bootcamps Let's step into a world where the aroma of culinary delights mingles with the tantalizing click of keyboards, where the flavors of ambition and innovation dance on the taste buds of possib... Read more

Explore Preston Hagen's career shift securing a Front End Developer role. Think about hiking up a hill in the pouring rain with soaked socks and water dripping off your hat into your eyes. Each step gets increasingly difficult as more and more mu... Read more

How An Unrelated Job Can Be Valuable In Your Job Search > "I can do more than I thought I can, like working while completing a bootcamp. > At first, I didn’t know how hard it was going to be. But then I realized I > knew I could do it. I made it th... Read more

Dive Instructor Turned Coding Aficionado Imagine standing at the edge of a vibrant coral reef, the salty breeze caressing your face, and adventure waiting for you. Now, swap that with the hum of computers and the thrill of innovation fill the air... Read more

Because it will either drive you mad or put a fire under you to make a change. Andrew Anderson did the latter. You look at your monitor and read: 57 calls waiting. It’s only an hour into your shift at the call center you swore you wouldn’t stay... Read more

Kwynn Kyd's Back End Bootcamp Portfolio Project For her final project in the Nucamp , Kwynn Kyd built an app to help homeschooling parents track their student's study hours. Kwynn's app, Home School Records, lets you easily record the hours a stu... Read more

How Chris overcame the obstacles to reach his dream job. Carrying around the heavy burden of a job you dread is exhausting. Imagine setting down that weight and feeling the relief wash over you, knowing that on Monday morning you'll get to do som... Read more

David shares how he gained the skills and confidence to pursue his dream job. Nucamp Graduate and now Web Developer, David Repasky, joined Nucamp’s CEO Ludo Fourrage for episode #52 of Campfire. Ludo and David’s conversation started by covering D... Read more

The inspiring story of how learning to code saved Nucamp Instructor Chris Helm’s life Nucamp Instructor and Scrum Master Chris Helm joined Nucamp’s CEO Ludo Fourrage for episode #51 of Campfire. Chris is a national championship wrestler and Marin... Read more

What do rubber ducks have to do with coding? And why as an aspiring developer you might want to get one ASAP Have you seen a rubber duck on a developer’s desk? Maybe it wasn’t a duck but a Funko Pop (those are still popular right?) or even a pet.... Read more

The story of how David Repasky gained the skills and confidence to pursue his dream job The sun was setting and painting the sky orange as David sat in front of his computer, scrolling through endless job listings. He had just graduated from coll... Read more

Sometimes your passion is laying dormant and it just takes the right circumstances to spark so you can see it. Have you ever wondered what it takes to transition from a completely different industry into tech? It usually starts with a small curio... Read more

Demonstrating your potential to a hiring manager, even without professional experience How do I show my worth to a hiring manager if I haven’t gotten my first coding job yet? Most job openings have YEARS of experience listed as a requirement for ... Read more

From Price Book Analyst to Front End Developer, Engage Software > "I grew up playing sports and had a lot of hobbies. I was always passionate > about things without thinking about it, they were just fun. When I got older, > I never found anything t... Read more

From DJ to Sr. Cloud Engineer, BreakFree Solutions > "It’s kind of silly, but I wish I had done this earlier. The coding bootcamp > and my instructors were great. The course was so well designed." This is John-Carlos Sanabria, a Nucamp graduate a... Read more

On episode #31 of Campfire, Don the Developer coaches three Nucamp graduates in their job search. Don the Developer is known in the development community for his unique reviews of coding bootcamps and helping those struggling to break into the tech... Read more