On today's episode, Danny Condon sits down with Tech Academy graduate Sean McCrea and discusses Sean's journey into the tech industry. To learn more about the Tech Academy go to learncodinganywhere.com

The Tech Academy Podcast

EP. 23 Sean McCrea

On today's episode, Hannah Patterson sits down with Jake Clark who talks about life after The Tech Academy, working for new relic and the power of vulnerability. TO find out more about The Tech Academy go to learncodinganywhere.com/thetechacademycontact

EP. 32 Jake Clark

On today's episode, Hannah Patterson sits down with Erik Swan and discusses the ways computer languages differ from other languages. To find out more about The Tech Academy and it's various boot camps and Pro Series Intensives go to learncodinganywhere.com

Ep. 31 Erik Swan

On today's episode, Hannah Patterson talks with Tab Memmott about his work as a developer for Nike, the value of meet ups and the tech community at large. TO find out more about The Tech Academy, go to learncodinganywhere.com/thetechacademycontact

Ep. 30 Tab Memmott

On today's Episode, Devon Roberts fills in for Hannah Patterson and interviews Katie Saldivar about her journey from teacher to QA specialist. To find out more about The Tech Academy go to learncodinganywhere.com/thetechacademycontact

Ep. 29 Katie Saldivar

In today's episode, Hannah Patterson hosts Megan Bigelow of PDX Women In Tech as they discuss individual and systemic ways to support inclusion in the workplace. To find out more about The Tech Academy and how they can help you break into the tech industry contact us at lerncodinganywhere.com/thetechacademycontact

Ep. 28 Megan Bigelow

In this episode, Hannah Patterson sits down with Janel Hull as they talk about ChickTech, diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.

Ep. 26 Janel Hull

In this epsiode, Hannah sits down and with Tech Academy graduate Jason Cigan about his transition from English major to programming and how it has helped him throughout the industry. To find out more about The Tech Academy go to learncodinganywhere.com/thetechacademycontact

Ep. 27 Jason Cigan

In this episode, Hannah Patterson speaks with old friend Devin Poe of Kforce Technical Staffing. Devin provides insider tips and trick about getting hired in the tech industry both in Portland and beyond. To learn more about The Tech Academy and our boot camps, go to learncodinganywhere.com/thetechacademycontact

Ep. 25 Devin Poe

On today's episode, guest host Danny Condon sits down with the wonderful Matt Parrow for a talk about Matt's journey in and throughout the tech industry. If you are considering your own journey into the tech world, check out learncodinganywhere.com to get started!

EP. 24 Matt Parrow

We're back after a brief hiatus with a brand new episode of The Tech Academy Podcast! This week's episode is hosted by Hannah Patterson who's joined by guest Brian Holman, a Data Engineer at Healthsparq. Hannah and Brian talk about how our guest's PhD in meteorology led him to a career in data science. They also cover topics like finding a job in the tech industry, AI, and much more!

Ep. 22 Brian Holman

We’re back with a brand new episode of The Tech Academy Podcast! Hosting this episode is Hannah Patterson, with special guest Tim Shedor. Tim is a self taught Web Development Consultant who has started projects like Ask a Dev and Wedfuly. In this episode we hear about how Tim’s high school newspaper got him into technology, and how his journalism degree helped propel his career in web development. We also hear about a few of Tim’s projects like the virtual wedding planning service Wedfuly, and the mentoring community Ask a Dev. With a journalism degree to give him insight, our guest also talks to us about communication in development, some causes of communication breakdown and tips to prevent it. To learn more about the Ask a Dev community, visit: https://askadev.org/.

Ep. 21 Tim Shedor

We have a familiar voice for you this week as Erik interviews The Tech Academy’s very own Hannah Patterson! Hannah is the VP for Outreach, a Concordia University Instructor through our partnership with the college, and a Tech Academy Podcast guest host! Coming from a theater background, Hannah never imagined she’d be working in the technology field – let alone be teaching in it! In this episode we hear about what her idea of a technology worker was and how that’s changed since working at The Tech Academy, her background in theater, what it’s like being ‘Professor Patterson’, and so much more!

Ep. 20 Hannah Patterson

This week we are joined by guest Josh Carter for another great episode of The Tech Academy Podcast. Josh is the CEO of Patriot Bootcamp, a nonprofit who’s mission is to equip veterans and their families with education and resources to be successful entrepreneurs in technology. In this episode you’ll hear about just a few of Josh’s many past lives that brought him to founding Patriot Bootcamp. His background is mainly in telecommunications, but we hear about his experience in the Navy, graduating from art school in San Francisco, working in radio, and his experience at Twilio and how that led him to founding startups. Both Navy vets, Erik and Josh also discuss some of the great work that Patriot Boocamp and similar organizations are doing to help veterans transition into working and starting successful business in the technology field. Stay tuned at the end of the episode for another helpful tip from Jack Stanley! Disclaimer: This episode is a conversation with two Navy Veterans, so some language used may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. *text

Ep. 19 Josh Carter

We’re back this week with a special episode of The Tech Academy Podcast! In this episode Erik interviews Davis Van Luven, one of our instructors at The Tech Academy Bootcamp. We hear about Davis’s transition from copywriting to programming, how he plans to use what he’s learned as a developer in digital marketing and other creative outlets, as well as some of the many lives he’s lived before making his way to The Tech Academy. Our guest also shares some advice he gives to students who are running into challenges, what it was like growing up in the woods, and his thoughts on the West Coast as a native Virginian. As always, don’t miss out on this week’s tip from Jack Stanley!

Ep. 18 Davis Van Luven

The Tech Academy Podcast is hosted by Erik Gross, experienced Software Developer and co-founder of The Tech Academy. Every week we sit down with fellow tech professionals and enthusiasts, and talk all things tech. From how they got their start, to their vision of the future of tech, and everything in between — you'll get your daily dose of tech talk here! Featured at the end of each episode is Erik's co-founder, entrepreneur and business expert Jack Stanley, who shares with us quick tips and insights on how to succeed in the business and professional world. To learn more about the hosts and The Tech Academy visit Learncodinganywhere.com