Fall Into Tech #6: Alex Peterec - Army to Software Engineer

Former Army infantry soldier Alex Peterec shares his journey from military service to software engineering at Wells Fargo. Discover:

• Alex's transition from airborne infantry to coding bootcamp and then software engineering
• Insights into the Galvanize coding bootcamp experience and its role in his career shift
• The importance of networking and mentorship in breaking into the tech industry
• How to leverage military skills like teamwork and attention to detail in software development roles
• The day-to-day life of a junior software engineer and performance evaluation in tech
• Challenges of imposter syndrome and adapting to a new tech stack as a beginner

Whether you're a transitioning service member or curious about software engineering, this episode offers valuable insights into succeeding in the technical world of coding and development.

GUEST INFO:

• Alex Peterec LinkedIn
• Alex Peterec Blog

EPISODE LINKS:

• Galvanize Coding Bootcamp
• Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA)
• Amazon Apprenticeship Program
• Pluralsight
• A Cloud Guru
• Udemy
• DOD SkillBridge

PODCAST INFO:

• Podcast website: https://www.fallintotech.com/
• Youtube
• Apple Podcast
• Spotify
• Zencastr

SOCIAL MEDIA:

• TikTok
• Instagram
• X
• LinkedIn
• Facebook

HOST INFO:

• Jameel LinkedIn
• Michael LinkedIn