| Brianna | After completing SoftStack at the end of 2017, I can see that the experience has positively affected my career. My cohort took place during program shifts and development. What I saw was a program that really matured and improved and continues to do so. Beyond the program, I found the most valuable asset to SoftStack was the environment. There are a few things that make this successful. First, SoftStack has very engaged instructors. SoftStack is a non-profit. The instructors chose to be there because they are passionate about learning and want to give back. They invest in the student doing well; which makes all the difference. Another factor is the other students. The students at SoftStack Factory often have other jobs, tend to be clever, and are very goal oriented. Exactly the type of people you would want to go through this process with. As the course progresses to different phases, your peers become even more engaged and supportive. I think these elements that contribute to the SoftStack environment are key.
Personally, I have gone on to work at Qualcomm as a data analyst. The exposure I received to databases, SQL, HTML and JavaScript has bolstered my integration at my new job. A year has passed and I'm still finding new ways to use skills gained at SoftStack. In addition, I’m still in touch with some members of my cohort, and enjoy the network that we developed.
I think if you come here with the goals to learn how to learn, gain applicable development skills rapidly, and participate in a community, SoftStack will deliver what you're looking for. |