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

In this episode of The Career Change Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how coding bootcamp graduates can pivot into product management roles without a traditional MBA. They break down the specific skills that transfer from software engineering—like technical feasibility assessment, user story mapping, and data-informed decision-making—and discuss a concrete case: a former bootcamp student who moved from junior developer to associate product manager at a mid-size SaaS company within 18 months. The hosts cover how to frame bootcamp experience on a PM resume, what to expect in product case interviews, and why product management is a natural next step for bootcamp grads who enjoy the strategic side of building software. Tune in to learn how to make the transition without starting from scratch.

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In this episode of The Career Change Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how bootcamp graduates can leverage LinkedIn Learning to close skill gaps that often arise after a coding bootcamp. They discuss the specific courses that can help with data structures and algorithms, system design, and cloud computing. The hosts share practical strategies for integrating LinkedIn Learning into a job search routine, including how to feature completed courses on your profile to attract recruiters. They also touch on the cost-benefit analysis of subscribing versus using free resources. If you're a bootcamp grad looking to stay competitive in the 2026 tech job market, this episode offers actionable advice.

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the often-overlooked behavioral interview, a critical hurdle for bootcamp graduates. They break down the STAR method with a concrete example from a real bootcamp graduate who landed a role at a midsize SaaS company. Lucas shares a three-step preparation framework: mapping your bootcamp projects to common behavioral questions, practicing aloud with a timer, and tailoring your stories to the company's values. Luna contributes insights from a hiring manager friend who says most candidates fail because they ramble or lack specificity. They also discuss a common pitfall: underselling bootcamp group projects. The episode includes a brief, organic acknowledgment of listener support that keeps the show ad-free. By the end, listeners will have a clear, repeatable strategy to turn bootcamp experiences into compelling interview answers.

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore a growing niche for bootcamp graduates: cybersecurity. With over 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity roles globally in 2026, the hosts explain why bootcamp grads have an edge, focusing on the specific case of Sophia Tran, a former graphic designer who landed a security analyst role at a mid-size fintech company within six months of completing a cybersecurity bootcamp. Lucas breaks down the three core skills bootcamps teach that map directly to entry-level security roles: scripting in Python, understanding network protocols, and using tools like Wireshark and Splunk. Luna challenges the assumption that cybersecurity requires a deep technical background, sharing data on how soft skills like communication and curiosity are equally valued. The episode also covers practical steps: earning CompTIA Security+ certification, contributing to open-source security projects, and networking at local BSides conferences. Whether you're a career switcher or a recent grad, this episode offers a concrete roadmap to a field desperate for diverse talent.

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Episode 63 of The Career Change Podcast explores sales engineering — a lucrative, lesser-known path for bootcamp grads who want to use their technical skills in a client-facing role. Lucas and Luna break down the typical day of a sales engineer at a cloud infrastructure company, the specific skills that make bootcamp grads competitive (like demo building and custom scripting), and the interview process, including the 'mock demo' round. They also discuss salary ranges, career progression, and how to get the attention of hiring managers without a traditional computer science degree. The hosts share concrete tips on building a portfolio of demo projects and tailoring your resume to highlight communication and sales instincts alongside coding ability. If you are a bootcamp grad who enjoys explaining things and solving problems in real time, this episode offers a clear roadmap for a career pivot that combines tech and relationship-building.

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In this episode of The Career Change Podcast, Lucas and Luna tackle the biggest question for bootcamp graduates: can you land a solid tech job without a four-year degree? They drill into the data from the 2026 Stack Overflow Developer Survey, which found that 28 percent of professional developers now lack a bachelor's degree—up from 19 percent in 2022. The hosts walk through the specific strategies that successful non-degree candidates use: targeting companies with skills-based hiring policies, building a network through open-source contributions, and acing the behavioral interview by framing bootcamp projects as real-world experience. Lucas shares the story of a bootcamp grad who got hired at GitHub after contributing to a popular repository during the program. They also discuss the one credential that still matters more than a degree: a strong, well-documented portfolio on GitHub with at least three substantial projects. If you're a bootcamp grad worried about the degree gap, this episode gives you a concrete roadmap—no hype, just what works.

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Episode 61 of The Career Change Podcast dives into stakeholder communication for bootcamp grads. Lucas and Luna break down a real scenario: a junior data engineer at a mid-size e-commerce company who needs to present a delayed project to non-technical product managers. They cover the 'so-what' framing, avoiding jargon, and using one concrete number to build trust. With advice from a real hiring manager at a Series B startup, this episode gives listeners a specific framework for translating technical work into business value. No fluff, just actionable steps for career changers.

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Lucas and Luna explore the DevOps career path for bootcamp graduates, focusing on a specific case: a former marketing professional who pivoted into a cloud operations role after a 14-week bootcamp. They break down the three core skills that made her stand out—scripting, CI/CD pipeline familiarity, and infrastructure-as-code exposure—and discuss why DevOps roles have lower competition for entry-level candidates compared to frontend or data science. Lucas shares data from a 2025 Stack Overflow survey showing that 40% of DevOps engineers lack a four-year degree, and Luna highlights the importance of building a portfolio that demonstrates automation thinking rather than just UI projects. The hosts also address the common misconception that DevOps requires years of sysadmin experience, arguing that modern tooling like Terraform and Docker has lowered the barrier for motivated beginners.

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down how bootcamp graduates can break into the fintech industry, focusing on the specific technical and regulatory skills that set candidates apart. They discuss the importance of understanding payment rails, compliance basics (like KYC and AML), and API documentation. Using a real-world example from Stripe, they explain how a bootcamp grad could position themselves for a backend or integration role. They also dive into the pros and cons of working at a startup fintech versus a legacy bank's innovation lab, and share tips for networking at industry conferences like Money20/20. Whether you're fresh out of a coding bootcamp or considering a pivot into fintech, this episode gives you a concrete roadmap to stand out in a competitive hiring market. Plus, Lucas and Luna briefly touch on how listener support through Buy Me a Coffee keeps the show ad-free and focused on actionable career advice.

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Lucas and Luna drill into a specific career path for coding bootcamp graduates that rarely gets coverage: landing a job at an early-stage startup. They break down why a 12-person company might take a chance on someone with 14 weeks of training but a big tech firm won't, and walk through the concrete steps a bootcamp grad can take to position themselves — from reading cap tables to joining the right Slack communities. Lucas shares data from a 2025 survey of 200 pre-Series A founders showing that 63 percent had hired a bootcamp grad in the previous year, and Luna pushes back on whether the risk of startup instability is worth it for someone making a career switch. The hosts also discuss how to spot startups that are actually hiring versus ones that are just collecting resumes, and what to say in an interview when you don't have a CS degree. If you're a bootcamp grad wondering where to direct your applications, this episode gives you a concrete strategy — and a dose of realism.

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