The Career Change Podcast with Fexingo: Switching Fields, Bootcamps, and Reskilling

Episode 116 of The Career Change Podcast explores how bootcamp graduates can transition into freelance consulting — a path that offers flexibility, higher earning potential, and the chance to build a diverse portfolio. Lucas and Luna break down the specific steps: identifying your niche, pricing your first project, and finding clients without a traditional network. They use the example of Maria Chen, a 2024 coding bootcamp grad who built a six-figure consulting practice in 18 months by specializing in Shopify store optimization for small businesses. The hosts discuss how to leverage bootcamp projects as case studies, the importance of setting clear scopes of work, and why a 'micro-consulting' approach — short, fixed-price engagements — reduces risk for both sides. They also address common pitfalls like underpricing and scope creep, and share practical strategies for transitioning from full-time employment to consulting without a safety net. If you're a bootcamp grad wondering if consulting could be your next move, this episode gives you a concrete roadmap.

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Fintech is booming, and bootcamp grads are uniquely positioned to break in. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down the specific skills fintech employers want—like payment rails compliance, fraud detection logic, and API-first thinking. They walk through how one bootcamp grad landed a backend role at a payments startup by building a simple money-transfer app in public, and why fintech companies often value project depth over computer science degrees. They also discuss common missteps, like over-indexing on blockchain hype when the real demand is in regulated lending and insurance tech. If you've completed a coding bootcamp and are wondering which industry to target, this episode gives you the concrete playbook for finding and acing fintech roles—without needing a finance background.

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Episode 114 of The Career Change Podcast explores how bootcamp graduates can pivot into sales engineering — a role that blends technical knowledge with client-facing communication. Lucas and Luna break down why this career path is underrated, what skills transfer directly from a coding bootcamp, and how to prepare for a demo-based interview. They discuss real-world examples, including how a former bootcamp student landed a sales engineering role at a cloud infrastructure company by building a mock product walkthrough. The episode also covers common pitfalls, salary expectations, and strategies for networking into the field. If you're a bootcamp grad looking for a role that pays well, offers variety, and doesn't require years of pure engineering experience, this episode offers a practical roadmap.

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Episode 113 of The Career Change Podcast dives into the often-overlooked skill of negotiating job offers for bootcamp graduates. Lucas and Luna break down why bootcamp grads often leave money on the table, share a real-world example of a graduate who negotiated a 15 percent higher base salary plus equity, and walk through the exact script you can use — whether you have competing offers or not. They cover when to negotiate, how to research market rates, and what benefits beyond salary matter most. If you've just finished a bootcamp and are about to accept an offer, this episode could be worth tens of thousands of dollars.

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In this episode of The Career Change Podcast, Lucas and Luna tackle a sensitive but crucial topic: age bias in tech hiring for bootcamp graduates. Drawing on a 2025 HBR study showing that applicants over 40 receive 30% fewer callbacks in tech, they discuss practical strategies for older career-changers. Lucas shares how one bootcamp grad in his late 40s reframed his resume to highlight transferable skills from 20 years in retail management, landing a junior dev role at a mid-size SaaS company. They cover how to address the 'years of experience vs. relevance' gap, the role of networking to bypass automated filters, and why playing up leadership maturity can be an asset. Luna pushes back on the idea of 'gutting' your resume, arguing that selective curation beats hiding. The episode blends empathy with actionable steps—including using LinkedIn's 'open to work' settings to signal bootcamp skills rather than decades of history. A must-listen for any career changer worried about their age becoming a barrier.

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Episode 111 of The Career Change Podcast explores developer relations (DevRel) as a career path for bootcamp graduates. Lucas and Luna discuss what DevRel actually involves—bridging the gap between a company's engineering team and its developer community through content, events, and feedback loops. They compare DevRel to technical writing and sales engineering, and break down the specific skills bootcamp grads already have: empathy for learners, strong communication, and the ability to explain complex concepts simply. The episode features a concrete example of how one bootcamp grad leveraged her teaching experience and side projects to land a DevRel role at a cloud infrastructure startup. The hosts also address common misconceptions—like the need for a senior engineering background—and offer practical advice on building a DevRel portfolio, including contributions to open source documentation and speaking at meetups. If you are a bootcamp grad looking for a non-traditional tech role that combines coding, teaching, and community building, this episode offers a clear roadmap.

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Episode 110 of The Career Change Podcast with Fexingo explores how bootcamp graduates can pivot into cloud architecture—a role with median salaries above $150,000 and growing demand. Lucas and Luna break down a step-by-step roadmap: which certifications matter (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator), how to build hands-on projects using free tiers, and the surprising overlap between coding bootcamp skills and cloud roles. They also discuss common misconceptions, like needing years of sysadmin experience (not true), and the fastest path to a first cloud role. Whether you're a recent grad or mid-career switcher, this episode gives you a realistic timeline and concrete next steps.

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Lucas and Luna explore how coding bootcamp graduates can pivot into product management roles. They break down the specific skills bootcamp grads already have that PM hiring managers value, using the example of a real career changer who moved from a web dev bootcamp to a PM role at a mid-size SaaS company within eight months. Lucas explains the 'product sense' interview challenge and how to prep for it, while Luna shares tips on leveraging your bootcamp project as a PM case study. They also discuss which PM certifications actually matter, the importance of stakeholder management stories, and why bootcamp grads often make strong junior PMs. Episode 109 of The Career Change Podcast.

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In episode 108 of The Career Change Podcast, Lucas and Luna break down a concrete path for bootcamp graduates targeting cybersecurity roles. They focus on one specific entry-point: the security operations center (SOC) analyst position. Lucas cites data on the 3.5 million global cybersecurity job gap and explains why mid-career bootcamp grads have an edge over fresh computer science graduates. They discuss the three technical competencies hiring managers actually test for in a SOC interview: log analysis, packet inspection, and incident response procedures. Luna shares a case study of a former marketing professional who completed a coding bootcamp, then spent three months on TryHackMe and earned the CompTIA Security+ certification before landing a SOC role at a regional bank. The hosts also cover how to frame a bootcamp capstone project as a security incident simulation, and why the Blue Team pathway is more accessible than penetration testing for career switchers. No vague advice — just a specific, actionable roadmap for the July 2026 job market.

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In Episode 107 of The Career Change Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how bootcamp graduates can pivot into technical recruiting — a role that pairs tech fluency with people skills. They drill into the case of Sarah Chen, a former marketing professional who completed a 12-week data analytics bootcamp in 2024 and landed a technical recruiter role at a Series B startup six months later. Lucas breaks down the three things Sarah did right: leveraging her bootcamp network, reframing her portfolio as a recruiting asset, and using her own job search as a case study in candidate sourcing. Luna brings a counterpoint from LinkedIn's 2025 Global Talent Trends report, which shows that 68% of technical recruiters now come from non-HR backgrounds. The hosts debate whether a bootcamp alone is enough or if you need a certification like the AIRS PRC. They also discuss salary expectations ($65,000 to $95,000 in the US), common interview challenges, and how to demonstrate technical empathy without an engineering degree. This episode is a practical guide for anyone who enjoyed the collaborative side of their bootcamp more than the code.

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