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Friday
Nov 17, 2023
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Web Development Using Python and Django with Mark Domeracki – Mark Domeracki will be joining us for this week's Tech Talk about web development with Python and Django. Mark graduated from The Tech Academy in 2019 from the C# and .NET Boot Camp. Mark has since gone on to work for multiple companies as a Software Engineer. Join us Friday, November 17th at 1 pm Pacific Time (2 pm MT, 3 pm CT, 4 pm ET). 🌟Networking Opportunity: For those seeking valuable connections, this event is your golden ticket. Engage, learn, and expand your network with like-minded tech enthusiasts. |
Friday
Dec 1, 2023
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What You Should Expect in Technical Interviews with Scott Katzelnick – Tech Academy Graduate, Scott Katzelnick, will be joining this week's Tech Talk to discuss what you can expect during a technical interview! Scott graduated from The Tech Academy's Software Developer Boot Camp in 2020. Since then, Scott has gone on to have an amazing career in tech, including his current position with Amazon as a Front-End Engineer. Technical interviews can be an important part of the application process in the tech industry. They offer a fantastic opportunity for candidates to demonstrate their expertise in a given area. Scott will share useful information from his own experiences on what you can expect before your next technical interview. Join us Friday, December 1st at 1 pm Pacific Time (2 pm MT, 3 pm CT, 4 pm ET) via Zoom for this live stream! |
Friday
Apr 2, 2021
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Tech Talk: Job Placement Q&A with Forest and Kenzie – The Tech Academy Job Placement Q&A with Forest and Kenzie! Currently on the hunt for a job? We will be discussing any and all aspects of getting that first Tech Job. Whether its updating your resume or nailing the phone interview, we are here to help! Already working in Tech? Bring your experience and advice to share with our students and graduates who are trying to land that first job. Join us Friday, April 2nd for networking, conversation and fun! |
Friday
Apr 16, 2021
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Virtual Tech Talk: Presenting your Best Self - Interview and Resume Tips from Josh Matthews – The Tech Academy Trying to get into Tech? Refresh your resume and gain insight on interviewing at this week's Tech Talk with recruiter Josh Matthews at The Tech Academy! Josh is the president of Endeavor Staffing and TheSalesforceRecruiter.com, and has 20 years of experience in recruitment and staffing, including interviewing over 7,000 candidates. Learn how to put your best self forward and stand out amongst other candidates in the field. Join us this Friday at 1pm Pacific time for networking, conversation and fun! Register on MeetUp to attend: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/277240072/ |
Friday
Apr 30, 2021
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Virtual Tech Talk: Get Noticed on LinkedIn with Max Crismon – The Tech Academy This week we are joined by Max Crismon for our Friday Tech Talk! Max wears a lot of hats. He's a veteran, mentor, motivational speaker, and a recruiter who knows how to get people into technology careers. This week he also wears the hat of Tech Talk speaker to share with us everything he has learned in his years helping people get into Tech! We are going to be focusing on LinkedIn profiles, but feel free to bring any job placement questions or concerns. Join us on Friday, April 30th at 1pm Pacific time, and let's Talk Tech! |
Friday
May 14, 2021
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Tech Talk with Derek Meyer: Starting From Scratch - Surviving Your First Tech Job – The Tech Academy So you landed your first tech job, now what? Our Tech Talks often center around advice for getting into the industry, but this week we are shifting our focus to learn more about advocating for yourself once you're there. This week we are joined by Derek Meyer, who will be sharing his advice for surviving your first tech job. Topics covered will include:
Before getting into the tech industry, Derek's resume was almost exclusively sales experience. In 2018 he applied for a Junior SQL Developer position at a large energy company. To his surprise, he landed an interview without formal training or experience. With 3 weeks to prepare for his interview, he completed The Tech Academy's program through the Database course and got the job! Now he joins us to share his experience and advice for surviving and thriving in your new career. Join us virtually on May 7th at 1pm Pacific for networking, conversation and fun! |
Friday
May 21, 2021
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How To Stand Out: A Guide On Future Success with Scott Katzelnick – The Tech Academy Featured Speaker: Scott Katzelnick Scott is a Full-Stack Software Developer at Braille Skateboarding. Braille Skateboarding is a Skateboarding media company with over 5 Million followers across its social platforms. They are the largest skateboarding YouTube channel in the world and their tutorials have taught millions how to skateboard. Scott is a graduate of The Tech Academy Software Developer Bootcamp. He's joining us to share the actions he took to stand out amongst the crowd. Hear about his journey from no experience, through coding bootcamp and job search, and what things are like now as a Full-Stack Software Developer at a great company. And specifically, find out what Scott did to stand out and create future success! Register here to join us live, or watch the replay on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTechAcademyLearnCoding/ |
Friday
Jun 4, 2021
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Tech Interview Office Hours - Tech Talk with Chris Ling – The Tech Academy Chris Ling joins us this week to discuss Tech Interviews! Technical Interviews are an essential aspect to finding a tech job and they can be challenging and intimidating. That's why we invited Chris to share his experience on how to nail your Tech Interviews. Since graduating from The Tech Academy in 2017, Chris has worked as a Software Engineer at Vacasa, and a Data Engineer at Flux and now Facebook. In his time in the industry he noticed that Tech Interviews tend to fall into 6 basic categories. In this Tech Talk, Chris will break down the different types of Tech Interviews and how to prepare for them, so you can walk into your next interview with confidence! RSVP to join us live on June 4th at 1pm Pacific time for networking and conversation! Register on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/277535098/ Register on Eventbrite: Can't make it? Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTechAcademyLearnCoding/ |
Friday
Jun 11, 2021
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Maintaining Mental Health on the Job Hunt - Tech Talk with Linda Jean-Philippe – The Tech Academy The first Tech job is the hardest to land, and the process can be disheartening at times. That's why we invited Linda Jean-Philippe to come discuss how to maintain your mental health while on the job hunt. We will learn how to deal with being nervous, redeeming yourself after every rejection, and controlling what you can during the process. Linda came to The Tech Academy from a non-technical background working in finance and healthcare. She graduated from the Python Developer Boot Camp in 2020 and works as a software engineer for CapGemini in Atlanta, GA. Let's all take a mental health break and gain some insight on getting through the job search from someone who's been there. Join us on June 11th at 1pm Pacific time for networking, conversation and fun! Register on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/277535103/ Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/150969001347 Can't make it live? Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTechAcademyLearnCoding/ |
Friday
Jun 18, 2021
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Networking and Communication: Tech Talk with Recruiter Michael McCormack – The Tech Academy Michael McCormack is an experienced tech recruiter with Edgelink Staffing Firm, who has placed over 150 people in tech careers in the last four years. He will join us to share his insider tips on two essential aspects of the job search: networking and communication. Bring your job placement placement questions and join us on June 18th at 1pm Pacific time for some great advice and an opportunity to network! Use the google meet link provided to join us live at 1pm Pacific time. Need a reminder? RSVP on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/150969097635 RSVP on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/277535110/ Can't join us live? Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTechAcademyLearnCoding/ |
Friday
Jun 25, 2021
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The Importance of Side Projects and Networking: Tech Talk with Lindsay Wardell – The Tech Academy This week we are joined by Tech Academy graduate Lindsay Wardell to discuss side projects and networking! Lindsay will be sharing how she has grown her development knowledge through the creation of an ongoing, engaging side project, and also how she has leveraged podcasts and blogs to stay connected to the greater tech community. Lindsay is a software engineer at This Dot Labs, and a host on the podcast Views on Vue. She graduated from the Tech Academy in 2018, and has since worked at three different companies as a developer. She loves learning about new languages and tools, and sharing that knowledge with the community. Join us on June 25th at 1pm Pacific time and learn about the journey from boot camp to tech career from someone who has been there! RSVP on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/277535118/ RSVP on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-importance-of-side-projects-and-networking-with-lindsay-wardell-tickets-150969193923 Can't make it live? Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTechAcademyLearnCoding/ |
Friday
Jul 2, 2021
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Acing Your Applications: Tech Talk with Aimee Bateman, Founder & CEO of CareerCake.com – The Tech Academy NOTE: This talk is being held one hour earlier than usual to accommodate our speaker from across the pond! We are so excited to have Amy Bateman, Founder & CEO of CareerCake.com, delivering our Tech Talk this week! As a speaker, mentor, and incredible content creator, Aimee has been helping people make the most of their careers for over 20 years. Aimee's talk will cover: -- How to become a confident job applicant by staying motivated and remembering your worth. -- What NOT to do during the application and recruitment process. -- What kinds of secret signs and messages hiring managers look out for. -- How to prepare for job applications that are assessed by AI tools. -- Any job placement questions you bring with you! Check out some of Aimee's awesome content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpdn3FiLBpjdpDnf-ggbudg We are hosting this virtual event on July 2nd, 2021 at 12p PT, 1p MT, 2p CT, 3p ET in our Google Meet Room. RSVP on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/277589399/ RSVP on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/acing-your-applications-tech-talk-with-aimee-bateman-tickets-150969316289 We hope to see you there! |
Friday
Jul 9, 2021
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You Are Someone's Ideal Employee: Tech Talk with Jeffrey Padgett – The Tech Academy Many boot camp graduates feel underqualified compared to other candidates in the job pool, but for many employers, boot camp graduates are ideal employees. That's why we invited Tech Academy Graduate Jeffrey Padgett to discuss how to leverage your boot camp training and experience from past careers to position yourself as an ideal candidate for your new tech career. Learn about the journey from boot camp to tech career from someone who has been there! Bring some questions, bring a friend and join us on July 9th at 1pm Pacific time for some networking and fun! Join our Google Meet Room at start time, OR RSVP on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/277431153/ RSVP on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/150969404553 Can't make it live? Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTechAcademyLearnCoding We hope to see you there! |
Friday
Jul 16, 2021
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Get Your Head in the Cloud: Tech Talk with Chris Thompson – The Tech Academy You have probably heard a lot of talk about "the cloud" lately. You may have even used some cloud based resources. But what is the cloud exactly? Chris Thompson is a machine learning engineer and a certified Google Cloud Architect. Join us as we discuss core cloud concepts and how to integrate them into your tech repertoire! The discussion will revolve around what problems it is solving for companies, how it is changing developer workflows, and why you should start using it as quickly as possible. There will be a live demo as well as a survey of the different certification options available. These certifications can be a great way to help you stand out to prospective employers. Join us virtually on July 16th at 1pm PT, 2pm MT, 3pm CT, and 4pm ET in our Google Meet Room. RSVP on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/277589406/ RSVP on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/150969593117 Can't make it live? We post all of our Tech Talks to YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdMdJ60yQGwK5bevKomusSrbc8nNmsbkw We hope to see you there! |
Friday
Aug 27, 2021
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How My Side Project Helped Me Land My Dream Job: Tech Talk with David Fryling – The Tech Academy This week we invited David Fryling to talk about how his side project helped him land his dream job after graduating from The Tech Academy! David worked on a side project throughout his bootcamp and then put together a full .NET MVC web app in the 10 weeks following graduation. This led to him landing a lucrative remote coding job as his very first job in tech! David is going to share how he tied his side project to his studies in the boot camp, allowing him to update and iterate. Come learn some ideas for how you can apply what you've learned in your boot camp to build a side project that will really impress prospective employers. Join us on August 27th, 2021 at 1pm Pacific Time, 4pm Eastern Time in our Google Meet Room. RSVP on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/278711801/ RSVP on Eventbrite: https://techtalk827.eventbrite.com Can't make it live? Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks |
Friday
Sep 24, 2021
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From Bootcamp to Lead: Lessons from a Journey in Tech with Joe Karasek – The Tech Academy Need help navigating the world of tech!? This week we have Joe Karasek joining us to discuss his journey in tech! From being in a coding boot camp to lead design system engineer at Nike, Joe will share his experience and tips on how to become successful in this industry! Bring all your questions on how to succeed in your journey! Join us Friday September 24th at 1pm PT, 4p ET. RSVP on Meetup: bit.ly/3gwnQl0 RSVP on Eventbrite: bit.ly/3Bad1Nu Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel! Don't miss out on another great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Oct 1, 2021
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Job Placement Q&A Tech Talk with Rojina and Jeffrey – The Tech Academy Having a hard time with your job search or don't even know where to start?! We are going to discuss all aspects of landing a tech job! Bring all of your questions on job search, resumes, interviews, etc.! Join us on October 1st at 1pm PT, 2pm MT, 3pm CT, and 4pm ET for this great opportunity to learn and network! Can't make it live? Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel! |
Friday
Oct 8, 2021
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Leveraging LinkedIn to Capitalize on the Bull Job Market with Jeffrey Morris – The Tech Academy LinkedIn is one of the most popular platform for job-seekers in the market! Jeffrey Morris will be joining us to give some tips on how to leverage LinkedIn to capitalize the job market! Jeffrey is a Technical Recruiting Manager at Triad Technology Group. Bring all your questions and take tips on how to take advantage of LinkedIn to land your dream job! Join us on October 8th at 1pm PT, 2pm MT, 3pm CT, and 4pm ET for this great opportunity to learn and network! RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/3hzRjuM RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/39bJA1C Can't make it live? Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks We hope to see you there! |
Friday
Nov 5, 2021
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From The Tech Academy to Success as a Senior Software Engineer – The Tech Academy This week we are joined by Tech Academy graduate, Christopher Carter. He graduated in the summer of 2016 and since then he has gone on to pursue a successful career as a Software Developer. He is currently working as a Senior Software Engineer at U.S. Bank. Christopher will walk us through his experience since graduation, and share tips on how to succeed after graduating from a coding boot camp! Join us Friday, November 5th at 1pm Pacific Time, 2pm Mountain Time (3p CT, 4p ET). RSVP on Meetup: bit.ly/tt1105 RSVP on Eventbrite: bit.ly/tte1105 Don't miss out on another great opportunity to learn and network! Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Hope to see you there! |
Friday
Nov 12, 2021
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Domain Driven Development: Tech Talk with Wilfrid Landry – The Tech Academy Domain Driven Design is an approach to software development. It simplifies solving difficult problems! For this weeks Tech Talk we are joined by Wilfrid Landry to discuss Domain Driven Development. Wilfrid has over 10 years of experience as a software developer. He designs and develops scalable, secure and cost effective cloud solutions for organizations. There are many benefits of using a Domain Driven Design (DDD). Join us and take tips on how to set up and use DDD! Join us Friday, November 12th at 1pm Pacific Time, 2pm Mountain Time (3p CT, 4p ET). RSVP on Meetup: bit.ly/TTM1112 RSVP on Eventbrite: bit.ly/TTE1112 Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss out on another great opportunity to learn and network! Hope to see you there! |
Friday
Dec 3, 2021
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Quality Assurance in Software Development: Tech Talk with Alexandrea Beh – The Tech Academy For this weeks Tech Talk, Alexandrea Beh is joining us to discuss quality assurance in software development! Alexandrea Beh is a senior software engineer at Mentor Collective, an ed-tech startup that provides a research-driven mentorship platform for college students. She previously worked at SurveyMonkey (now Momentive.ai) and NAVEX Global. Alexandrea will talk about the importance of QA, her experiences collaborating with QA at larger companies, and how QA culture and processes differ in her current startup role. Join us Friday, December 3rd at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET). RSVP on Meetup: bit.ly/ttam123 RSVP on Eventbrite: bit.ly/tte123 Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss out on another great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Dec 10, 2021
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The Ultimate Guide to Acing Your Interviews with Josh Matthews – The Tech Academy Josh Matthews is joining us to give us tips on how to ace your next interview! Josh is the president of Endeavor Staffing and TheSalesforceRecruiter.com, and has 20 years of experience in recruitment and staffing, including interviewing over 7,000 candidates. Join us Friday, December 10th at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET). RSVP on Meetup: bit.ly/tt1210 RSVP on Eventbrite: bit.ly/tte1210 Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss out on another great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Jan 7, 2022
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Teaching code to the next generation with Andrew Russo – The Tech Academy First Tech Talk of 2022! Andrew Russo will be joining us to discuss their experience teaching code to elementary students. Andrew teaches code to elementary students while working as a freelance developer. He is knowledgeable in JavaScript, Java, SQL and more. He will be discussing the importance of teaching code to the next generation, his experience teaching code and how it improved his coding skills. Join us Friday, January 7th at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our google meet room: https://meet.google.com/erw-giij-ktv Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Jan 14, 2022
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Machine Learning Operations with Christopher Thompson – The Tech Academy Based on recent estimates, it is thought that roughly 90% of machine learning models do not make it into production. Why is this? How hard can it be? Well, it turns out this is not as straightforward as companies originally thought. Enter MLOps, short for machine learning operations. MLOps is the practice of deploying and maintaining machine learning models in production. Join MLOps Engineer Chris Thompson as he explains what MLOps is, why it is desperately needed and how he got into the field! Friday, January 14th at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET). RSVP on Meetup: bit.ly/Event114 RSVP on Eventbrite: bit.ly/TT114 Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss this great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Jan 21, 2022
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Why coding is only half the answer: Importance of algorithms Dr. Brent Wilson – The Tech Academy Algorithms are a very important topic in Computer Science because they help software developers create efficient and error free programs. Dr. Brent Wilson is a Professor of Computer Science and Cybersecurity at George Fox University. Dr. Brent will be joining us to discuss the importance of algorithms! Join us Friday, January 21st at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/tt0121 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/tte0121 Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss out on another great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Jan 28, 2022
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Lifecycle of a Videogame with Kyle Rhône – The Tech Academy Kyle Rhône is joining us for another Talk on game development! Kyle is the founder of Tinderbox Entertainment and has been the creative director for the past 14 years. Tinderbox Entertainment is a game development and publishing company that creates tabletop and digital products for today's current platforms. In this talk, Kyle will cover how a game is developed from conception to launch and the different tools and skills needed along the way. Join us and bring all your questions related to game development. We will have a Q&A section at the end of the presentation. Join us Friday, January 28th at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET). RSVP on Meetup: bit.ly/tt017 RSVP on Eventbrite: bit.ly/tte17 Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss this great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Feb 4, 2022
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Live Job Placement Q&A with Tyler Hoff from Open Teams – The Tech Academy Are you having trouble with your job search? Tyler Hoff will be joining us for a live job placement Q&A! Tyler is a Recruiting Manager at Open Teams. Open Teams is a place where open source users can go to learn about all the software that is available, how to use it, and where to find help when they need it. The Talk will start with Tyler going over the the interview process with their partner companies and also giving some advice on what recruiters look for on LinkedIn and GitHub for junior developers. For the rest, we will have the Q&A section. The Q&A will cover most of the time. This event is all about viewer participation, so bring all of your job recruitment related questions! Join us Friday, February 4th at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET). RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/ttm024 RSVP on Eventbrite:https://bit.ly/tte024 Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss this great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Feb 11, 2022
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The Importance of Ongoing Education as a Developer with David Meyer – The Tech Academy Tech Academy graduate, David Meyer, is joining us to discuss the importance of continuous learning as a developer! Software development is a field that evolves quickly and constantly. The life of a developer is a life of non-stop education. David will explain how to adopt the type of mindset to help you with your ongoing learning. David graduated from our Software Developer Boot Camp in October of 2021 and is currently working as a Web Developer at Plain Concepts. Join us Friday, February 11th, at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET). RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/ttm211 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/tte211 Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss this great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Feb 18, 2022
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Choosing Better Open Source: Lessons From The Real-World with Miki Demeter – The Tech Academy Miki Demeter will be joining us to discuss open source software on February 18th! Open source software is code that is designed to be publicly accessible: anyone can see, modify, and distribute the code as they see fit. This talk will cover open source software and why it's important to look at the software that is put into products. Miki's current position is as a Security Researcher In the IPAS GO (formerly Security Center of Excellence) working on Secure Development Lifecycle governance and as Product Security Expert for Open Source Software. She is a TrevorChat Crisis Counselor and is working with outside organizations like Women Who Code, Women of Security, Portland Women in Tech, and the Diana Initiative to help drive diversity and true inclusion while advocating for women in the STEM fields. Join us Friday, February 18th at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) RSVP on Meetup: bit.ly/TTfeb18 RSVP on Eventbrite: bit.ly/TTEfeb18 Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss out on another great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Mar 4, 2022
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Tech Academy Co-Founder Erik Gross: Building a Community in Software Development – The Tech Academy Tech Academy Co-Founder, Erik Gross, will be joining us to discuss building a community in software development! Erik has been working in technology since the 1980s. As a nuclear reactor operator and teacher in the Navy, he mastered a multitude of technologies. His years of experience as a senior-level software developer were key to the development of The Tech Academy’s boot camps. As the other Co-Founder of The Tech Academy, Erik assists in curriculum oversight and public relations. Join us Friday, March 4th, at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on Meetup: bit.ly/techTalk34 RSVP on Eventbrite: bit.ly/techTalkE034 Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss this great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Mar 11, 2022
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How to Build the Perfect Resume and LinkedIn Profile with Katie McIntyre – The Tech Academy Katie McIntyre from Career Sprout is joining us to discuss building the perfect resume and LinkedIn Profile to get recruiters reaching out to you! Katie is a consultant who has been involved in more than $50 million in online coaching sales. Through her work with Career Sprout, Katie works with professionals who want to transition into a meaningful career with a company they admire. On average, Career Sprout students land high paying job offers within 67 days and increase their salaries by $37k. This Talk will cover: -How to have Recruiters and Hiring Managers seek you out so you can secure interviews with the companies YOU want to work with -The ingredients of a perfectly optimized LinkedIn Profile -The dirty resume secrets no recruiter talks about -Proven resume templates to use today Join us Friday, March 11th, at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on Meetup: bit.ly/TechTalk311 RSVP on Eventbrite: bit.ly/TechTalke311 Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss this great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Apr 1, 2022
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Job Placement Q&A Tech Talk with Lucy and Cameron – The Tech Academy Job placement Q&A with Lucy and Cameron of The Tech Academy! Currently on the hunt for a job? We will be discussing all and any aspects of getting that first Tech Job. Whether its updating your resume or nailing the phone interview, we are here to help. Already working in tech? Bring your experience and advice to share with our students and graduates who are trying to land that first job. Join us Friday, April 1st at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss this opportunity to ask your job placement questions! |
Friday
Apr 15, 2022
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Tech Industry Job Search - Tips & Tricks – The Tech Academy Andrew Owen will be joining us to give advice on searching for jobs in the tech industry, acing the interview, and developing your resume. Andrew is a recruiting leader in the technology industry with many years of experience. He works for a boutique, award-winning, highly regarded firm called VanderHouwen where he's held various roles from Recruiter to Account Manager, to Recruiting Manager. He specializes in finding talented people and placing them at fitting companies. Andrew has a passion for helping architect people's careers, is an expert in resume writing, interview preparation, and bringing out the best in people. Join us Friday, April 15th at 1pm (2p Mt, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss this great opportunity to learn about the best ways to find a job, interview tips, and creating your best resume! RSVP EventBrite: https://bit.ly/TTATT15EB RSVP MeetUp: https://bit.ly/TTATT15 |
Friday
Apr 22, 2022
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Finding and Keeping your Tech Job with Daniel Mindlin – The Tech Academy Daniel Mindlin is a consulting analysist for OnPrem Solution Partners. he received a B.S. in Statistical Science and a B.A. in History from the University of California, before completing his M.S. in Business Analytics from the University of San Diego. Daniel will be leading a discussion about finding one's best niche role when looking for employment at a tech company, specifically what tech companies look for in different roles, how to translate finding success in job interview to finding success once a new hire has begun their position. Join us Friday April 22nd at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3o CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet Room. Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss this opportunity to learn about how to find and keep your job in tech! |
Friday
Jul 1, 2022
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Landing a Job in the Tech Industry without Years of Experience with Scott Katzelnick – The Tech Academy Scott Katzelnick, Tech Academy graduate, will be joining us to discuss landing a job in the tech industry without years of experience. Studying to get into tech and getting into tech are two different struggles. If you’re about to finish your studies or have finished them recently and are looking for a job in tech, join us as Scott shares some tips on how to join the industry. Scott is currently working at Braille and has expanded his understanding of the different “roles” in this industry, the technologies required to be proficient in those roles and how to network those roles to gain opportunities. Summary of Talk: Being real with oneself and understanding expectations -Your greatest asset is your time -The quality of your work. Treat each project like it’s for a real client or employer, because one day it most certainly will be. -Striving to make great things that get noticed -Modeling behaviors, image and branding off of proven examples -Making luck and being lucky aren’t so far apart -Without measured risk, stagnation sets its roots -Q/A Join us Friday July 1st at 1pm Pacific Time (2pm MT, 3pm CT, 4pm ET) in our Google Meet Room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/techTalk71 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/techTalkE71 Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss this great opportunity to learn and network if you don't have much experience but are looking to join the tech industry. |
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Jul 8, 2022
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Software Engineering Beyond Bootcamp: Skills for The Real World – The Tech Academy Another in-person Tech Talk! Tech Academy graduate, Christopher Carter will be joining us discuss skills beyond coding bootcamps. Christopher graduated in the summer of 2016 and since then he has gone on to pursue a successful career as a Software Developer. He is currently working as a Senior Software Engineer at Genesis Financial Solutions. In this Talk, Christopher will discuss: Teamwork Coordinating development with multiple developers How enterprise architecture is different than software you've written on your own and more. Join us at our Downtown Portland Location starting at 12:40pm on Friday, July 8th to learn and network! -- Schedule of Events -- 12:40pm Doors open 12:45pm Food and refreshments 1:00pm Tech Talk starts RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/tta78 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/ttaE78 Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks |
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Jul 22, 2022
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How to Land a Job with Justin Budd – The Tech Academy Justin Budd will be joining us to share tips on how to land your first tech job! When you are looking for your first job, it is easy to feel that it is impossible to shine in this competitive market. However, with a tech education, planning and determination you can land that first tech job. Justin is an experienced Information Technology Recruiter with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. He will share some advice on how to get into the tech industry. In this Talk will cover: -Difficulties of finding tech jobs -How to get started -Building your portfolio and more. We will have a Q&A section, so be sure to bring all your job search related questions. Join us Friday, July 22nd at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our google meet room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TechTalk822 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalkE822 Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss this great opportunity to learn and network! |
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Aug 26, 2022
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Strategies to Help You Land a Tech Job with Albert Tulo IV – The Tech Academy Albert Tulo IV, Tech Academy graduate, is joining us to share advice on how to land your first tech job! Albert graduated in 2022 and is currently working as a Junior .NET Developer at RedSpeed. In this talk, Albert will share his experience going through our boot camp and how he landed a tech job after graduation. This is a roundtable-style Tech Talk, so bring all of your job recruitment-related questions! Join us Friday, August 26th at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/techTalk826 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalkE826 Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss this great opportunity to learn and network! |
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Sep 16, 2022
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Transitioning Into Tech with Mallory Humphries – The Tech Academy Mallory Humphries, Tech Academy graduate, will be joining us to share her experience on transitioning into tech. Mallory graduated in March 2022 and is currently working as a Back-End Developer at Avanade. In this Talk, Mallory will share her experience on attending The Tech Academy and landing a tech job after graduation. This is a roundtable-style Tech Talk, so bring all of your questions! Join us Friday, September 16th at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TechTalk0916 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalkE916 Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss this great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Sep 30, 2022
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A Great Mindset, Pre and Post Coding Bootcamps with Nicson Martinez – The Tech Academy Nicson Martinez, Tech Academy graduate, will be joining us to discuss how to keep a great mindset pre and post-coding boot camp. Coming to the US from Honduras at ten years old opened up a lot of opportunities for Nicson, especially in the realm of technology. After growing up in The Bronx and going on to get his BS in Computer Information Systems, Nicson actually ended up getting out of the tech industry for a number of years after an unsuccessful attempt at learning to code. But with the desire still there after all those years, he decided to try again and more seriously pursue his interest in coding, so he attended The Tech Academy. Nicson graduated in 2019 and is currently working as a Software Developer at Microsoft. In this Talk, Nicson will share his experience with The Tech Academy, landing a job and will share tips on how to keep a great mindset through the process and after graduation. Join us Friday, September 30th at 1 pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/techtalk930 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalkE930 Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss this great opportunity to learn and network! |
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Dec 2, 2022
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Job Placement Roundtable with Tech Tech Academy – The Tech Academy Are you having trouble with your job search? Are you stuck and in need of some motivation? Maybe you just don't know where to begin. This event will be an open discussion where you bring all of your questions about how to land a tech job. Join us Friday, December 2nd at 1 pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TechTalk1202 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalkE122 This event is all about viewer participation, so bring all of your job search-related questions. Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss this great opportunity to learn and network! |
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Jan 20, 2023
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Finding Your Path in Tech with Regina Fleming – The Tech Academy Regina Fleming, Tech Academy graduate, will be joining us to discuss overcoming hurdles that can come with school, career and job search. In this Talk, Regina will cover: -How to start your journey -Common frustrations and how to overcome them -LinkedIn tips -Interviewing like a boss -You got the job! Now what? -Looking to the future Regina is building a coaching platform specifically for people transitioning careers into tech. You can learn more about her coaching platform, Yar Cat Coaching, at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yarcat/ Join us Friday, January 20th at 1 pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TechTalkM0120 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalk0120 Don't miss this opportunity to learn and network! |
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Oct 6, 2023
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Finding Your First Job and Excelling In It with McKay Moore Photo of The_Tech_Academy Hosted By The_Tech_Academy – The Tech Academy McKay Moore, Tech Academy graduate, will discuss how to land your first tech job and be successful in it! In this Talk, McKay will share the following information:
McKay graduated from The Tech Academy in 2022 and currently works as a Full-Stack Software Engineer at GoEngineer. Join us Friday, October 6th at 1 pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TechTalk106 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalkE106 Don't miss this opportunity to learn and network! |
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Oct 13, 2023
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Understanding the Current Landscape of the Tech Job Market with Christopher Thompson – The Tech Academy Christopher Thompson, a Machine Learning Architect, joins us for a candid discussion regarding the current state of the job market in the tech industry. Christopher will provide actionable steps, help set realistic expectations, and highlight the motivation needed to continue progressing in your tech career. In this Talk, Christopher will discuss:
Christopher has 5+ years of legitimate experience in Tech across a variety of positions. Currently, he works as a Machine Learning Articecht for Insight, a Fortune 500 solutions integrator helping organizations accelerate their digital journey. Join us Friday, October 13th at 1 pm Pacific Time (2 pm MT, 3 pm CT, 4 pm ET) in our Google Meet room. Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Networking Opportunity: For those seeking valuable connections, this event is your golden ticket. Engage, learn, and expand your network with like-minded tech enthusiasts. Take this chance to gain insights, ask questions, and connect with like-minded individuals. See you there! |
Friday
Oct 20, 2023
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Cyber Security and How to Land Your First Job in Tech with Andrew Christlieb – The Tech Academy In-Person Tech Talks Are Back! Get ready for a Tech Talk at our Portland Campus featuring our amazing graduate, Andrew Christlieb! Andrew will join us to discuss the cyber security sector and how to land your first job in the Tech Industry. Andrew has spent over eight years in tech sales, with over four years directly in cyber security. He joined the Tech Academy to transition into the tech sector and learn about the importance of front-end development in an effort to become a project manager. After graduating, Andrew found his first tech job at Adpearance in Portland; the rest is history. In this Talk, Andrew will discuss:
Andrew currently works at Akamai Technologies and is a Major Account Executive responsible for companies with over $1b in revenue in Oregon, Alabama, Hawaii, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Montana, Arizona, and New Mexico. Event Details: 📅 Date: Friday, October 20th 📍 Location: Our Downtown Portland Campus 🕒 Time: 12:40 pm Doors open 12:45 pm Food and refreshments 1:00 pm Tech Talk starts. Join Virtually: Can't make it in person? No worries! Please make sure to RSVP athttps://bit.ly/TTATTOnline to catch the action online. With a wealth of experience in tech sales, including a deep dive into cyber security, Andrew's journey from The Tech Academy to becoming a Major Account Executive at Akamai Technologies is nothing short of inspiring! 🌟Networking Opportunity: For those seeking valuable connections, this event is your golden ticket. Engage, learn, and expand your network with like-minded tech enthusiasts. Take this opportunity to gain insights, ask questions, and connect with like-minded individuals. See you there! |
Friday
Oct 27, 2023
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How to Become More Marketable in Tech with Dave Vu – The Tech Academy Dave Vu, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Ribbon, will be joining this week’s Tech Talk to provide his insights into the job market and how you can make yourself stand out! In this Talk, Dave will share the following information:
Dave co-founded Ribbon, a professional social platform centered around verified achievements and ownership. The platform empowers managers, leaders, and HR professionals to celebrate their team’s work by sending lasting verifiable awards and credentials, powered by the blockchain. Join us Friday, October 6th at 1 pm Pacific Time (2 pm MT, 3 pm CT, 4 pm ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on MeetUp: https://bit.ly/TechTalkDavidVu RSVP Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalkEDavidVu Don't miss this opportunity to learn and network! |
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Nov 3, 2023
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How LLM’S and Langchains Can Help You Land a Tech job with Kent Gray – The Tech Academy Tech Academy graduate, Kent Gray, joins us to discuss landing tech jobs utilizing Large Langauge Models (LLM) and Langchains! Kent graduated from the Tech Academy in 2016 from the Software Developer Boot Camp. Since then, Kent has turned the information he learned on the course into a successful career in Tech! In this Talk, Kent will discuss: Intro of Generative AI Overview of LLM's What is LangChain How to create your own LangChain models within Huggingface Demonstrate how LangChain can work to help you: - Improve your resume - Align your resume with Job Descriptions - Scrape job forums and pull jobs that match your criteria - Apply to jobs online Equipped with more than 9 years of experience in the industry, Kent now works as a Data Solutions Consultant with SOFI, inc. Within his role, he utilizes dbt and Snowflake to ensure efficient data extraction, transformation, and loading processes. Join us Friday, November 3rd at 1 pm Pacific Time (2 pm MT, 3 pm CT, 4 pm ET) in our Google Meet room. Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Networking Opportunity: For those seeking valuable connections, this event is your golden ticket. Engage, learn, and expand your network with like-minded tech enthusiasts. Take this chance to gain insights, ask questions, and connect with like-minded individuals! |
Friday
Apr 26
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How Do You Grow and Stay Current as a Software Engineer After Training? – The Tech Academy Christopher Carte, Tech Academy's graduate, will share his insights on how to keep your skills sharp and stay relevant in this ever-evolving field. Christopher's a full-stack .NET developer who loves clean code and all things coding. He's great at turning client needs into useful software. This talk is perfect for software engineers of all levels. Christopher will discuss: - Strategies for staying up-to-date on the latest technologies and trends. - Tips for improving your coding skills and best practices. - Effective methods for continuous learning and professional development. This event will equip you with the tools and strategies you need to thrive in the dynamic world of software engineering. Join us this Friday, April 26 at 1 pm Pacific Time (3 pm CT, 4 pm ET). Register on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TechTalk0426 Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalkE0426 Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your future! |