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/

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.

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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!

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:

• The current state of the tech industry as a whole
• Practical advice to improve your job search
• What job seekers can do to position themselves more effectively
• The value of persistence and dedication
• Q&A

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!

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:

• How to stand out: Tips on what to do to be more marketable for an employer
• What recruiters and employers are looking
• The current state of the job market and where it’s going
• His personal journey
• What is Ribbon and how can it help (ribbon.cool)
• Q&A

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.

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Don't miss this opportunity to learn and network!

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!

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.

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!