CodeNewbie   /     S26:E7 - Thoughts on Degrees and Bootcamps (Johnny Proano)

Description

Saron speaks with Johnny Proano, Associate Software Engineer at Hilton Grand Vacations. Initially drawn to code while building his personal DJ website, Johnny took the full leap with the support of his family. Johnny discusses his initial belief that a degree was necessary to become a software engineer and his decision to attend a coding bootcamp instead. He reflects on the differences between the bootcamp and college experience and shares his job search process after graduation. Show Links Code Comments (sponsor) IRL (sponsor) SQL Ruby Johnny's GitHub Johnny's Instagram Jonny's Website

Summary

Unpacking education

Subtitle
Unpacking education
Duration
39:35
Publishing date
2023-12-13 03:00
Link
https://www.codenewbie.org/podcast/thoughts-on-degrees-and-bootcamps
Contributors
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Enclosures
https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/FOR5458136114.mp3?updated=1702407147
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Shownotes

Saron speaks with Johnny Proano, Associate Software Engineer at Hilton Grand Vacations. Initially drawn to code while building his personal DJ website, Johnny took the full leap with the support of his family. Johnny discusses his initial belief that a degree was necessary to become a software engineer and his decision to attend a coding bootcamp instead. He reflects on the differences between the bootcamp and college experience and shares his job search process after graduation.

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Johnny Proano

Johnny is a passionate Chicago Bulls fan, music enthusiast, Star Wars fan, and a proud father with a love for the creativity of coding. He is a dedicated Software Engineer blending university education and a coding bootcamp experience bringing leadership, innovation, and a commitment to making a difference through code: “Think it, code it, make a difference!"