Alumni stories

For POC in tech, it can often feel like they don't belong. These five grad's stories prove otherwise, that yes - POC do belong in tech.

Brian Tracy began his job search thinking he could get any job he interviewed for. He soon learned not to put all his eggs in one basket.

"I love my job and couldn’t be more grateful for the life that attending Flatiron and learning to code has provided for me.”

After spending 15 years as a social worker, the pandemic motivated Seth Blanchard to try something he'd always wanted to at Flatiron School - software engineering. Since graduating from the program, Seth is working as an Associate Customer Solutions Engineer.

A job in sales at an IT company made Oscar Oré realize his interest in coding. Read the story of how he chose to enroll in Flatiron School's Software Engineering Program, and is now thriving in tech.

Jillian Short began her career in the arts. But, like many others, the pandemic forced her to pivot. Since graduating from Flatiron School's Software Engineering Program in May 2021, she is now thriving in tech.