In this episode of Fall Into Tech, hosts Jameel Matin and Michael Rodriguez chat with John Kennealy, an Army veteran turned software engineer. John shares his journey from military service to the tech industry, offering valuable insights on: * Transitioning from the military to a tech career * Choosing between college and coding bootcamps * Preparing for tech interviews and job searches * Overcoming imposter syndrome in a new field * The pros and cons of working in tech * Adapting to large codebases and new programming languages * The importance of soft skills in tech careers * Perspectives on AI and its impact on the industry Whether you're a veteran considering a move into tech or already in the field, John's practical advice and candid experiences offer a roadmap for success in the ever-evolving world of technology. GUEST INFO: John Kennealy LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-kennealy/] EPISODE LINKS: * GI Bill Veteran Benefits [https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/] * Western Illinois University [https://www.wiu.edu/] * YouTube (Free Code Camp) [https://www.youtube.com/c/Freecodecamp] * Pluralsight [https://www.pluralsight.com/] * Coursera [https://www.coursera.org/] * GitHub [https://github.com/] * ChatGPT [https://chatgpt.com/] * Code Platoon [https://www.codeplatoon.org/] PODCAST INFO: * Podcast website: https://www.fallintotech.com/ [http://fallintotech.com/] * Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@fallintotech] * Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fall-in-to-tech/id1631643312] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2JAlnHgtFMbZHanlFm2CBX?_ga=2.40939426.1021165515.1696653077-1197329399.1694565571] * Zencastr [https://zencastr.com/Fall-Into-Tech] SOCIAL MEDIA: * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@fall_in_vets] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fallintotech/] * X [https://x.com/fallintotech] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/fall-in/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/fallin.today/] HOST INFO: * Jameel LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cutiepatootie/] * Michael LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodriguez-michael/]