Flatiron School Blog

Digital learning platforms and technologies have transformed higher education, particularly in the last 5 years. When Covid-19 pushed the vast majority of the population to make the leap to distance learning, we discovered online learning has some unexpected benefits and can match or even exceed traditional classroom settings. E-learning has evolved and developed a methodology […]

Modern data scientists combine technical skills with business acumen to drive data-driven decisions The field of data science has evolved dramatically, transforming how organizations handle large datasets and make business decisions. Today’s data scientist job description extends far beyond traditional statistical analysis, encompassing everything from machine learning algorithms to business intelligence. Whether you’re pursuing a […]

Many of today’s tech industry leaders are actively recruiting students from online coding bootcamps and software engineering programs, recognizing the value of this innovative educational methodology. As the demand for full-stack developers and software engineers evolves, we’re seeing a growing number of companies hiring bootcamp certificate holders for their unique combination of coding skills, programming […]

Cybersecurity is more in demand than ever before.   Between the numerous cyber attacks occurring in 2024 and the huge demand for cybersecurity positions, ranging from cybersecurity analysts to threat analysts projected to grow around 33% over the next ten years, cybersecurity is a bigger topic now than it’s ever been.  Ten years ago, many of […]

Software is hierarchy A respected engineering colleague once told me that the hallmark of an exceptional software engineer is that they can create a great document outline. Software engineering is a profession that requires humans to become adept at thinking like machines – organized, hierarchical, logical. It requires a certain knack for creating a mental […]

Welcome to the Meet the Mentor series! In this series, we sit down with software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity analysts, and more to uncover their unique career journeys, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the wisdom they’ve gained along the way. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, these stories are packed with […]