Life After Tech Bootcamp

On the season finale, we talk to Matej Latin, a Product Designer and the author of the Better Web Type project and the Better Web Typography for a Better Web book. He currently helps designers build better careers and find their dream jobs with his UX Buddy project. Today, we talk about the UX portfolio and the design industry on a deeper level. What are the common flaws his mentees present in the...

Kunal is a Lead UX UI designer at Mariner Finance. Before completing the Springboard UX/UI career track certificate in 2022, Kunal worked as a entrepreneur in the field of interior design in India for almost 7 years. Questions for Kunal or the host? Would you like to be featured as a guest? Please email me us alumnipodcast@springboard.com . - Inspired by this story? Interested in finally taking th...

Mikhail (mich-ell) is a UX designer based in Dallas, TX. He’s currently working at Capital One, where he creates digital experiences that empower users navigating through the loss mitigation space. His purpose in design is to bring humanity to complex spaces and help bring captivating products and experiences to life. Check out some of his resources: a resume refinement kit and a LinkedIn refineme...

Shelley Cervantes is a Data Analyst at The New School. Before completing the Springboard Data Analyst certificate in 2022, Shelley worked as an Administrative and Special Projects Liaison in social work. Questions for Shelley or the host? Would like to be featured as a guest?  Please email the host at alumnipodcast@springboard.com . - Inspired by this story? Interested in finally taking the p...

Josh is a User Experience Designer at Booz Allen Hamilton. Before completing the Springboard UX/UI Design Track Certification in 2022, Josh worked as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy. - Questions for Josh or the host? Would you like to be featured as a guest? Please email us at alumnipodcast@springboard.com . - Inspired by this story? Interested in finally taking the plunge by starting your...

David is a Sports Data Analyst at Disney Streaming focused on ESPN digital. Before completing the Springboard Data Science certificate in 2022, David worked as a Technical Director and coach in youth soccer for 13 years after graduating with his Masters of Science in Mathematics. - Questions for David or the host? Would like to be featured as a guest?  Please email the host at alumnipodcast@s...

Isaiah is a Sales Development Representative (SDR) at OnBoard. Before completing the Springboard Tech Sales certificate in 2023, Isaiah worked as a Manager in a retail clothing store and a freight broker in logistics. If you have any questions for Isaiah or me, the host, please email me at alumnipodcast@springboard.com . Inspired by this story? Interested in finally taking the plunge by starting y...

This week, we're chatting with Natalia, who studied UX/UI design and currently works as a UX Copywriter at Amazon Music, having previously worked at Cisco and CVS. Before transitioning to copywriting, she held the role of Policy Escalations Specialist at TikTok. If you're curious about avoiding a "cookie-cutter" portfolio, Natalia offers valuable insights into how she tailored her case studies to...

Jon Stahl is a recovering TV Writer and current software startup founder who began his career in tech through the Springboard UX/UI Bootcamp. Jon started in TV and film production in New York before moving to Los Angeles in 2011, where he found work as a Writers’ Assistant and Script Coordinator for several popular TV shows. In 2021, he pivoted into UX/UI through the Springboard online bootcamp. A...

In April 2021, Ken graduated from the Springboard program with a Data Analytics certificate. Before starting a career in the Retail Sector, he worked as a waiter. Now, he works for Nordstrom as a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst, where he builds, maintains, and updates operational tools. If you have any questions for Ken or myself that could be answered on a future episode, please email me at...

In February of 2022, Casey graduated from the Springboard program with a Software Engineering certificate. Before starting a career in Software Engineering, he worked as a Bartender at a ski resort. He now works for Powin Energy as a Software Engineer, where he writes internal applications and device drivers for grid scale battery energy storage systems. If you have any questions for Casey or myse...

Joseph graduated from Springboard with a Data Analytics certificate. Before starting a career in tech, he managed a violin shop, and was a public school strings teacher. He now works for Texas Health and Human Services as a Performance Visualization Specialist where he analyzes data and creates visuals to help monitor the performance of many of the health agencies that serve the citizens of Texas....

In this episode, we converse with Sarah, a graduate of Springboard's Data Analytics program. Sarah shares her journey of navigating the job hunt after a career break, ultimately securing a successful position at Amazon. Additionally, she discusses some innovative AI-driven job-hunting resources. In her current role as a Business Analyst at Amazon, she translates business needs into data-driven sol...

Let's be honest, job hunting in the tech industry is challenging, especially for candidates seeking their first role. Today, we're chatting with Hayla, a UI/UX Designer, who shares her journey of perseverance through the tough job market, eventually securing her first role at Wigco Digital. She encourages other job seekers to "get their hands dirty" during the job hunt and sheds light on agency wo...

Are you looking to switch roles within your current company? This episode is for you! Jennifer, an associate product designer at Paradigm, shares advice on how to advocate for yourself at your own company (if you want to switch roles in that company) because that's what she did. She also shares how she successfully negotiated a significant amount more than she was initially offered. Before embarki...

Nina studied UX/UI design at Springboard and is currently an Innovation Designer at IBM. Before transitioning to this role, she worked as an Analytical Chemist in cosmetics and skincare development at Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue. She discusses her strategies for obtaining stakeholder buy-in for UX design changes, how she utilized a freelance project to enhance her portfolio, and offers advice...

Sid currently serves as a Senior Visualization Engineer at Cencora, where he holds a technical leadership role in Power BI development and crafts analytics solutions for Cencora’s pharmaceutical clients. In the fall of 2020, Sid completed the Springboard program, earning a certificate in Data Science. Prior to transitioning into data visualization, he spent 10 years as a professional opera singer....

Timothy is a data scientist at the NYC Department of Transportation analyzing CitiBike ridership data. He shares unconventional job hunting tips and highlights the necessity of continuous learning in the ever-evolving field of data science. Questions for Timothy or the host? Email us at aliumnipodcast@springboard.com

Ashley takes us on her journey from discovering an interest in coding to carving out a career as a Solutions Engineer. She describes how her background in graphic design serves as a valuable asset in her current role. Ashley shares insights into her job application strategy, describing how imperative it is to show your demonstrate soft skills along with the hard skills. Additionally, she attribute...

On today's episode, we talk to Sarah a Senior Data Analyst at edX. Sarah shares how she leveraged her decade of teaching experience (along with a few other education-adjacent roles helped her get to where she is now. She also shares expert networking tips (which helped her land her job), how to determine what role is right for you, and how to stay positive during the job hunt. If you have any ques...

Mike, a former Process Engineer in the automotive industry, is now a Full Stack Developer for O3 Inc. He shares how acquiring new skills opens up new opportunities and breaks down how specific skills from his first engineering role transferred to his current one. He also emphasizes the importance of not taking rejection personally and shares his own journey to understanding this perspective. Quest...

Phoebe, a product owner, discusses how her Springboard project caught the attention of a hiring manager that led to her current role at Podchaser. Additionally, she shares insights into navigating the job market after being unable to complete the Springboard course. Phoebe explains how she strategically analyzed job postings to tailor her resume and case studies effectively. Moreover, she provides...

In today's episode, we speak with Kashif, a former English teacher who is currently a Senior Product Designer at Hagerty and concurrently works as a Lead Product Designer at LearningFuze (with a few other career steps in between).  Kashif shares strategies for working efficiently and producing high-quality work. He emphasizes the superiority of reading books over articles for learning about U...

Today's guest is Rachel, a Senior Experience Designer at Havas CX. As a former fashion designer, her interest in sustainability led her to a career in UX design. Read about that here .  Rachel discusses how she tailored her job search and portfolio to secure the job she desired. She also explores the differences between securing her first UX job and her second one. If you have any questions f...

On today's episode, I talk to Cole who is a Data Scientist at the National Research Group. Cole shares how he got his first job being a recent college graduate and  insight on how to maneuver the "needing experience to get experience" cycle. If you have any questions for Cole or the myself, email us at alumnipodcast@springboard.com Interested in finally taking the plunge by starting your care...