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

Episode 86 of The Career Change Podcast with Fexingo. Lucas and Luna break down why behavioral interviews trip up many bootcamp graduates — and how to reframe your experience to land the job. They walk through the STAR method with a concrete example from a real bootcamp grad who pivoted from retail management to a junior developer role at a mid-size SaaS company. Lucas shares the exact structure for answering 'Tell me about a time you disagreed with a teammate' and explains why storytelling beats listing skills. Luna pushes back on whether STAR feels too scripted, and they discuss how to practice without sounding rehearsed. If you're a bootcamp grad preparing for interviews, this episode gives you a repeatable framework. Plus, a brief note on how listener support keeps the show ad-free.

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Episode 85 of The Career Change Podcast. Lucas and Luna explore the specific path from a coding bootcamp into data science. They break down the three skill layers a bootcamp grad already has, the two gaps to fill, and why one real project with messy data beats ten courses. Using a concrete example — a former bootcamp student who built a churn prediction model for a local coffee shop — they walk through the portfolio project that landed a data science role. They also discuss the one certification that matters, how to frame your bootcamp projects in a data science interview, and a practical 90-day transition plan. No theory, just a tactical roadmap for the July 2026 job market.

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Episode 84 of The Career Change Podcast focuses on solutions engineering — a bridge role between sales and product that bootcamp grads are uniquely positioned to fill. Lucas breaks down why companies like Salesforce and AWS actively recruit non-traditional candidates for these roles, citing a 2025 LinkedIn analysis showing 62% of solutions engineers at top tech firms have non-CS backgrounds. Luna shares a case study of a Flatiron School grad who landed a solutions engineering role at Datadog within nine months of graduating. The hosts walk through the specific skills bootcamp grads already have: presentation ability, debugging live demos, and translating technical concepts to business stakeholders. They also cover how to find open roles, how to prepare for the live demo portion of the interview, and why the compensation range—typically 20–40% above what entry-level developers make—makes this a lucrative pivot.

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Episode 83 of The Career Change Podcast with Fexingo explores how coding bootcamp graduates can break into DevOps engineering — a field growing at 20% annually. Lucas and Luna break down the specific skills employers actually list in job postings, starting with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform. They walk through a concrete example from a real bootcamp grad named Mariana, who landed a DevOps role at a mid-sized SaaS company by focusing on three key projects. The hosts also clarify common misconceptions — DevOps isn't 'junior-level sysadmin work'; it's a 75th-percentile salary role that rewards automation mindset over years of experience. If you've completed a bootcamp and are wondering where your cloud computing, scripting, and version control skills fit outside of front-end or back-end roles, this episode gives you a targeted roadmap. Plus, a quick look at how the certification landscape (AWS Associate, CKA) interacts with bootcamp credentials to shorten the job search timeline.

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Bootcamp grads often worry that breaking into finance requires a finance degree. This episode argues the opposite. Lucas and Luna walk through three concrete pathways into fintech for career changers: API integration roles at neobanks, compliance automation at legacy banks, and product analytics at payment platforms like Stripe and Plaid. They unpack real numbers: the 35% year-over-year growth in fintech API jobs on Indeed, the 22% salary premium for bootcamp grads who stack a fintech credential like the BlockScholars certificate, and the surprisingly low cost of entry — a three-month specialisation. Luna shares a story about a former barista who landed a role at Plaid by building a Plaid-powered budgeting app in eight weeks. Lucas flags the controversial 2025 SEC rule change that created new compliance engineering roles. The episode closes with a realistic timeline: 4 to 6 months from bootcamp to fintech first job, if you follow the playbook. No prior finance experience required.

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In this episode of The Career Change Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how bootcamp graduates can pivot into data engineering — a field that's exploding but often overlooked by career changers. They break down the specific skills that matter (Python, SQL, data modeling, and orchestration tools like Airflow), the projects that actually impress hiring managers, and the surprising truth that bootcamp grads often have an edge over CS degree holders because they're used to building things fast. Lucas shares a concrete example from a listener who went from a web dev bootcamp to a data engineering role at a mid-size fintech company in just six months. The hosts also discuss the 'bridge job' strategy and which companies are most open to non-traditional backgrounds. If you're a bootcamp grad wondering how to break into data engineering, this episode gives you a clear, actionable roadmap.

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Episode 80 of The Career Change Podcast explores how coding bootcamp graduates can pivot into UX research roles. Lucas and Luna break down the surprising overlap between debugging code and debugging user experiences, and walk through a real case: a former JavaScript bootcamp grad who landed a mid-level UX research role at a SaaS company by leveraging her comfort with A/B testing frameworks, survey logic, and SQL. They discuss the specific skills to highlight on a resume, how to reframe technical projects as user research wins, and why bootcamp grads often have an edge in understanding product constraints. No fluff, just a concrete path for anyone wondering if UX research is the next step.

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In this episode of The Career Change Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how bootcamp graduates can pivot into cloud architecture roles. They break down the skill requirements, certification paths, and job search strategies specific to this field. Lucas shares insights from a former bootcamp grad who landed a cloud architect position at a mid-sized SaaS company within 18 months of starting their training. The episode covers the key certifications like AWS Solutions Architect Associate, hands-on project ideas, and how to frame bootcamp experience for cloud roles. Luna challenges the notion that you need a computer science degree for cloud architecture, and they discuss the growing demand for cloud skills across industries. The hosts also touch on salary expectations and the importance of networking with cloud professionals on LinkedIn. This is a practical guide for anyone considering a move into cloud architecture without a traditional IT background.

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Episode 78 of The Career Change Podcast. Lucas and Luna tackle the moment every bootcamp grad dreads: the salary negotiation. They break down the specific leverage code school graduates have that traditional candidates don't, including the real data from a 2025 Course Report survey showing bootcamp grads who negotiated earned 14 percent more on average. Lucas walks through the exact script he used when transitioning from a coding bootcamp into his first developer role at a mid-size SaaS company, including how to anchor above the initial offer without sounding greedy. Luna pushes back on the idea that bootcamp grads should be grateful for any offer, and they discuss why the first salary sets the trajectory for every raise and job hop after it. No generic advice: just a concrete three-step framework for opening the negotiation, making the ask, and handling a 'no' so you still leave on good terms.

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Episode 77 of The Career Change Podcast explores how bootcamp graduates can pivot into sales engineering—a role that combines technical knowledge with client-facing communication. Lucas and Luna break down the typical sales engineering career path, including the skills needed (like API fundamentals and demo presentations), how to position bootcamp experience as an asset, and real-world advice from a sales engineer at a SaaS company. They also discuss common misconceptions, such as the idea that sales engineers need a traditional computer science degree, and provide actionable steps for building a portfolio of product demos. If you're a bootcamp grad looking for a role that pays well without requiring deep coding expertise, this episode offers practical guidance.

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