Amelia Freeman: From History Major to Software Engineer
“The days were long, and the work was challenging but I just continued to work and work. In the end, I felt very accomplished.”
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“I surprised myself with how much I enjoyed the learning process, Flatiron’s values aligned perfectly with mine.”
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Neurodiversity: A Hidden Asset in the Tech Industry
Neurodivergency is fairly common, with an estimated 15-20% of the population considered to be divergent. These individuals thrive in tech, and could be the industry’s secret superpower.
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GitHub Profile and Git Practices for Job Seekers
Stand out in your job search and interviews with a unique GitHub profile and industry-standard commit practices.
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Hyperbolic Tangent Activation Function for Neural Networks
Activation functions play an important role in neural networks and deep learning algorithms. A common activation function is the hyperbolic tangent function, which is like the trigonometric tangent function, but defined using a hyperbola rather than a circle.
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The Best-Paying Cybersecurity Careers in 2025
There are many cybersecurity career paths you can take. Here are our top picks for 2025 (and beyond) based on career growth and compensation.
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Andrew Smit: Band Director to Software Engineer
“You have to trust the process. A little bit every day goes a long way, and before you know it, those little instances add up to something big.”
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Katie Behrmann: Educator to Engineer
“I was always excited at the end of my work day to solve coding challenges, build with code, and get creative.”
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Juliet Day: Law to Data Science
“I’ve been here for over a year and I still love it and find it exciting every day. In some ways, it’s the law career I never had.”
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How to Become a GRC Analyst
Learn how you can protect companies (without needing strong technical skills) in an exciting career as a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst.
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Flatiron School Relaunches Lovelace and Ford Fellowships
We’re thrilled to announce the relaunching of our fellowships to celebrate and empower underrepresented individuals in tech.
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How To Become A Cybersecurity Engineer in 2024
The growing demand for cybersecurity specialists has made it one of the most popular jobs in tech. Learn what this profession entails and how to start a new career as a cyber security engineer.
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Logan Miller: Technical Consulting to Software Engineer
“I’m loving Software Engineering. It’s awesome to be working with something that you enjoy and solving problems that no one else can.”
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Jasmine Huang: Business to Data Science
“I love my job as an Actuarial Data Analyst, it’s exactly what I dreamed of.”
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