The Tech Pivot

This week on The Tech Pivot we take a moment to reflect on some of the conversations we’ve had so far on the podcast, while also looking ahead to what’s coming next in the tech industry. Do we still value human connection as it pertains to technology after everything that’s happened with the COVID-19 pandemic? What’s the state of the coding bootcamp market in 2021 and beyond? We answer these questions and more in this special season 1 finale episode! If you have any questions feel free to reach out to us via email at [email protected] or join the Galvanize Tech Community!

In this week’s episode we speak with Corey and Edwin, who are both just beginning their data science journeys and learning how to code. They tell us all about their successes and failures so far, and what strategies they use when learning difficult coding concepts. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to us via email at [email protected] or join the Galvanize Tech Community!

This week we speak with Kevin Ong; one of the best people to ask what the Hack Reactor Software Engineering Immersive is really like because he went through it and now teaches it! He is now the Lead Technical Mentor at Hack Reactor's San Jose campus and graciously gives us a window into the Hack Reactor program and how best to navigate its complexities. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to us via email at [email protected] or join the Galvanize Tech Community!

The Technology Ambassador for Austria & Co-Director of Open Austria, Martin Rauchbauer, takes time to workshop with us on a vision for the future. Concrete, actionable, and holistic advice rules the day with a healthy dose of authenticity. For those who are confused where the world is heading, what's next post-COVID-19, and how each of us can create a better future; this is an unmissable episode. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to us via email at [email protected] or join the Galvanize Tech Community!

This week Laura Holt, Career Services Manager & Career Coach at Galvanize, joins us to discuss how to leverage your LinkedIn to make your digital brand really stand out. This episode is full of helpful tips & tricks you won’t want to miss, especially if you’re job searching! If you have any questions feel free to reach out to us via email at [email protected] or join the Galvanize Tech Community!

This week Ben Fox, Career Services Manager at Galvanize, helps you transform your career by providing an inside scoop into our career services curriculum at Hack Reactor & Galvanize. Ben also offers fantastic evergreen advice for those searching for jobs in the tech industry! If you have any questions feel free to reach out to us via email at [email protected] or join the Galvanize Tech Community!

Today Andrew Vargas, serial entrepreneur & Career Coach at Galvanize, is looking to give you a virtual hug! Our fascinating conversation with Andrew spurred countless takeaways aimed to help you in your tech career. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to us via email at [email protected] or join the Galvanize Tech Community!

This week we dive deep into the beginning stages of learning how to code from two people starting to learn from scratch! Jason, a current Hack Reactor student, and Ferrell, a student in the Premium Prep program for Hack Reactor, offer sage advice to individuals who are curious about how to get started and how to continue learning. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to us via email at [email protected] or join the Galvanize Tech Community!

This week we're all taking shots of T'kheya! (Pronounced Tequila without the "L")

T'kheya Yisrael currently is just beginning to learn how to code and took the time to walk us through her first-hand experience. She currently works as a Sales Account Manager & runs a career coaching business on the side, feel free to reach out to her on LinkedIn or through her website. If you have any other questions for Jacob or Chris feel free to reach out to us via email at [email protected] or join the Galvanize Tech Community!

In this week's episode we speak with Gizem Yalcin, a doctoral candidate in marketing at the Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), about how technology affects the way consumers behave and perceive positive/negative messaging. Do humans trust an AI to give them suggestions, or do we still prefer a real human to be on the other end of the conversation? Listen to this episode to find out! If you have any questions feel free to reach out to us via email at [email protected] or join the Galvanize Tech Community!