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Graduating from a coding immersion program is only the first step a new developer takes into their new career. Job hunting can be one of the most overwhelming situation we can stumble upon. Taylor Sandquist is the Community Relations and Operation Manager at Prime Digital Academy, and she gives great advice to anyone looking a job or a new opportunity! Remember to subscribe and check out New Developer Podcast don't forget to Leave a Review

Katie Vogel worked as a Math Teacher for 7 years and she currently trains people into martial arts. She shares with us how she found the career she was waiting for in Software Development. Remember to subscribe and check out New Developer Podcast don't forget to Leave a Review

Having been a Mechanical Engineer working for a Paper Mill in Northern Minnesota, Derek supported his family by becoming a stay-at-home-dad, which led him to find a passion for coding and software development. He is now a Front End Developer working at The Nerdery, in Bloomington, MN, where he builds web based applications. Derek joins the show to talk about his role as an Engineer, his family and his journey into Development. Remember to subscribe and check out New Developer Podcast don't forget to Leave a Review

Before getting into Software Development Sam Moss worked as a Lab Technician. While being unemployed, Sam discovered a coding bootcamp that would allow him to go back to the work force now as an Application Developer at a large insurance company. Remember to subscribe and check out New Developer Podcast don't forget to Leave a Review

Laryssa Husiak has her roots in NYC, for years, she has been writing original and solo performances. She is now an Associate Software Engineer at BuzzFeed being part of a full stack development team. She joins us today to talk about her jump into Software Development as well as her experience in social work and her involvement in the art community. Remember to subscribe and check out New Developer Podcast don't forget to Leave a Review

Mark talks about Prime Digital Academy's move from Bloomington, MN to downtown Minneapolis, Prime's newest project; a User Experience program, as well as his thoughts about the Tech Industry and Entry Level Developers. Don't forget to Subscribe, Leave a Review and check out newdeveloperpodcast.com

Prime Digital Academy is an 18 week program, but there is more to that, it’s a place that has groomed and fostered the dreams and aspirations of many new developers. One of the main architects of this is Mark Hurlburt, Director and Co-Founder of Prime. Don't forget to Subscribe, Leave a Review and check out newdeveloperpodcast.com

Dave Hoverson took his 10 + years of management experience, matched it up with coding skills and he is now a Project Manager at Myriad Mobile. He shares his story with us, from being the Vice President of a small family business in Fargo, North Dakota to deciding to go to Bloomington, Minnesota to become a Software Developer. Remember to Subscribe, Leave a Review and check out our Website

Amanda Janssen is the Director of Academic Excellence at Reve Academy in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is in charge of developing the technology curriculum, build partnerships with schools, amongst other things. Remember to subscribe and check out New Developer Podcast don't forget to Leave a Review

Before getting into Software Engineering, Kat Traxler worked as an Estimator and a Project Manager at a Commercial Construction Company. She is now working for a major retailer as a Security Assessment Senior Analyst, focusing in Penetration Testing. Remember to subscribe, review and check out newdeveloperpodcast.com

Brian Daves is joining us today to talk about his journey into Software Development, before that, he worked as a carpenter, specializing in acoustical construction. Remember to subscribe, review and check out newdeveloperpodcast.com

For around 12 years, Andy Eccleston worked in one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States. He works now as a Content Management Specialist working with forms and items for online testing. Remember to subscribe, review and check out newdeveloperpodcast.com

Before becoming an Associate Software Consultant, Lauren Beatty was captivating audiences as an Opera Singer. She joins us today to share her journey from being on stage to becoming a Front End Developer. Remember to subscribe, review and check out newdeveloperpodcast.com

Sometimes we can look at ourselves and ask: “Could I change my career?”, “Can I start over?”, and maybe; just maybe, “Could I become a Software Developer?”. This podcast is about the stories of people who changed careers, started over and; you guessed it!, became Developers. Remember to subscribe, review and check out newdeveloperpodcast.com