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Resilient Coders @resilientcoders.bsky.social · 3d

Last Friday, we hosted our first Vibe Coding with Goose workshop at The Foundry in Cambridge. Led by the brilliant Angie Jones & Rizel Scarlett, participants jumped into building AI-powered applications that came to life in real time.

Check out the recap: www.linkedin.com/posts/resili...

Group photo at the workshop room in The Foundry. Everyone is posing in front of the presentation screen, holding up Goose t-shirts.

Resilient Coders @resilientcoders.bsky.social · 5d

Attention Boston: The Mayor’s Office of Black Male Advancement launched an equity survey to better understand the real-life experiences, challenges, and opportunities facing Black men and boys in Boston.

Learn more: boston.gov/bma
Survey: form.jotform.com/250814664595...

Black Male Advancement Equity Survey. What are the most pressing challenges and opportunities for Black males in Boston?

Resilient Coders @resilientcoders.bsky.social · 10d

We’re proud to support @afro-tech.bsky.social Conference 2025 in Houston! Join us & thousands of professionals, founders, & innovators for workshops, panels, & events designed to accelerate excellence in tech:
afrotechconference.com Use code RESILIENT100 for 15% off Premier passes.

#AfroTech2025

Proud Event Partner. AfroTech. ResilientCoders. The Future of Tech & Innovation.

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Resilient Coders @resilientcoders.bsky.social · 11d

Congrats to alum Waskar Paulino for being named one of Technical.ly’s RealList Innovators in Philly: https://technical.ly/workforce/reallist-innovators-2025-philadelphia/ We’re grateful for all the ways he continues to champion underrepresented voices in tech!

Resilient Coders @resilientcoders.bsky.social · 17d

[Next Friday, 10/10] Join us at The Foundry in Cambridge for Vibe Coding with Goose, a one-day, hands-on workshop led by Angie Jones and RC alum Rizel Scarlett: www.resilientcoders.org/events/resil...

Special thanks to our sponsors State Street & SIM Boston for making this event possible.

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Resilient Coders @resilientcoders.bsky.social · 20d

We are proud to be an outreach partner for the SIM Boston Technology Leadership Summit on 10/21, & we’re especially thrilled that alumna, Briana Willis, will be a spotlight speaker. Learn more/RSVP: www.simbostonsummit.com/home

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Resilient Coders @resilientcoders.bsky.social · 24d

Over the past month, 8 of our talented engineers landed tech jobs! Their success is a testament to their resilience & hard work, but wins like these are also possible thanks to the mentors who help them practice & prepare for the job hunt.

Get involved: www.resilientcoders.org/events/resil...

RC Flyer with information from the link. Resilient Coders Mock Interviews.

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Resilient Coders @resilientcoders.bsky.social · 25d

Looking to level up your coding skills? Don't miss our Vibe Coding with Goose event on 10/10. You'll gain practical, industry-aligned skills by rapidly building apps, while also engaging in conversations about the future of AI in software engineering. RSVP: www.resilientcoders.org/events/resil...

Featured text from the post. In the background, RC aluni are working through some coding shown on an LCD display.

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Resilient Coders @resilientcoders.bsky.social · 26d

[Philly Event] We’re sponsoring this upcoming PHL Code Club event on Wednesday, September 24th featuring Chris Vasquez, Chief of Product at aWeber. He will be talking about how Playwright MCP can unlock hidden productivity, from an introduction to a demo: luma.com/phlcodeclub?...

PHL Code Club · Events Calendar

View and subscribe to events from PHL Code Club on Luma. We want to break the mold of the normal "Someone comes and gives a talk" kind of meetups. Not that those aren't great (They are, Graham loves t...

luma.com

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Resilient Coders @resilientcoders.bsky.social · Sep 11

Please join us in welcoming our new Sales Engineer, Calvin Van!

Calvin is a software engineer, sales engineer, and proud Resilient Coders alumnus. Learn more about him and what he'll be doing at RC: www.linkedin.com/posts/resili...

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Resilient Coders @resilientcoders.bsky.social · Sep 9

Join us at The Foundry in Cambridge for Vibe Coding with Goose, a one-day, hands-on workshop led by Angie Jones and RC alum Rizel Scarlett. Learn more: www.resilientcoders.org/events/resil...

Special thanks to our sponsors State Street and SIM Boston for making this event possible.

Vibe Coding with Goose. Angie Jones. Rizel Scarlett. ResilientCoders.org. Headshots for Angie and Rizel.

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Resilient Coders @resilientcoders.bsky.social · Aug 28

Last week some of our RC alumni attended #BaddieCon25, a conference dedicated to uplifting women of color and allies in tech. From insightful panels to powerful networking moments, the experience was both inspiring and educational: www.linkedin.com/posts/resili...

Last week some of our RC alumni attended BaddieCon, a conference dedicated to uplifting women of color and allies in tech. From insightful panels to powerful networking moments, the experience was… | ...

Last week some of our RC alumni attended BaddieCon, a conference dedicated to uplifting women of color and allies in tech. From insightful panels to powerful networking moments, the experience was bot...

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Resilient Coders @resilientcoders.bsky.social · Aug 27

Thank you to innovation leader and RC Mentor Jaylen Sanders for sharing your expertise and creativity with the RC community!

Learn more about him and his recent session with our AI Engineering Fellows: www.linkedin.com/posts/resili...

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Resilient Coders @resilientcoders.bsky.social · Aug 26

We’re excited to co-sponsor the MassTLC Tech Hot Topic event on 9/26, "The AI-Adapted Workforce: Change Management," alongside Capital One and MIT Professional Education. This event is a part of #Boston #AI Week. Hope to cya there!

Learn more / RSVP: lu.ma/agdw0uq2

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Resilient Coders @resilientcoders.bsky.social · Aug 21

Today’s #engineer talent highlight is Sterling Chapman! For a recent full stack project he built UpNext, a community-driven platform where fashion enthusiasts to beginner DIYers can document and share their upcycling projects. Demo: www.resilientcoders.org/roster/sterl...

#OpenToWork #Boston

Screenshot of Sterling's App Demo. You can see him about to speak in the bottom corner. And there's his and app description on the first slide.

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Resilient Coders @resilientcoders.bsky.social · Aug 19

Please join us in welcoming our new Expert in Residence, Sarah Yu! www.linkedin.com/posts/resili...

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Resilient Coders @resilientcoders.bsky.social · Aug 14

The RC Fall 2025 cohort is here!

These talented individuals bring grit, resilience, and agency as they make bold transitions into tech. Their backgrounds span a wide range of industries.

Here’s a glimpse of who you'll meet: www.linkedin.com/posts/resili...
#Boston #Philly #SoftwareEngineer

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Resilient Coders @resilientcoders.bsky.social · Jul 31

We think so too! 🙌🏽

Resilient Coders @resilientcoders.bsky.social · Jul 30

Today’s #engineer talent highlight is Henry Matsumoto! For a recent full stack project he built Yomi-kaeru, a browser extension that scans through text on a webpage and periodically translates words into Japanese. Watch the demo: www.resilientcoders.org/roster/henry...

#OpenToWork #Boston

Screenshot of Henry doing a demo of his app on Loom.

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Resilient Coders @resilientcoders.bsky.social · Jul 29

Today’s #engineer talent highlight is Dvonte Daniels! For a recent full stack project he built OptiLoad, which cut load‑matching time by 40 % through a Node‑Express‑Mongo stack tailored to real trucking pain points.

Watch the demo: www.resilientcoders.org/roster/dvont...

#OpenToWork #Boston

Dvonte is demoing his app OptiLoad. Screenshot of his Loom.

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Resilient Coders @resilientcoders.bsky.social · Jul 24

Today’s #engineer talent highlight is Brittney Spann! For a recent full stack project she built Gather Haus to help creators thrive by organizing their work, sharing events, and building meaningful connections.

Watch the demo:
www.resilientcoders.org/roster/britt...

#OpenToWork #Philly

Brittney demoing her app Gather Haus. Screenshot of the Loom.

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Resilient Coders @resilientcoders.bsky.social · Jul 22

Today’s #engineer talent highlight is Hesper Khong! For a recent full stack project she built Feed Folks, a community-centered food equity hub.

Watch the demo / check out her portfolio: www.resilientcoders.org/roster/hespe...

#OpenToWork #Boston

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Resilient Coders @resilientcoders.bsky.social · Jul 21

We are excited to partner with #BaddiesInTech again for #BaddieCon2025 (8/21-8/23) at NYC’s Civic Hall! This year’s theme is “Covergirl of Your Career,” featuring industry experts on navigating AI shifts, layoffs, & leveling up.

Use code RC20 for 20% off: bit.ly/baddieconnyc25 #WOCinTech

9 RC alumni and staff posing in front of the BaddieCon signage last year.

Resilient Coders @resilientcoders.bsky.social · Jul 18

Today’s #engineer talent highlight is Max Charles! For a recent project he built ProgressPulse, a full-stack app that allows physical therapists to create plans for patients and track their progress over time. Portfolio: www.resilientcoders.org/roster/max-c...

#OpenToWork #Boston

Max demoing his app ProgresssPulse in Loom.

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Resilient Coders @resilientcoders.bsky.social · Jul 17

Today’s #engineer talent highlight is Owen Scott! For a recent full-stack project, he built a web-based database tool to help delivery companies track completed stops and monitor driver performance to optimize routes & reduce op costs: www.resilientcoders.org/roster/owen-...

#OpenToWork #Philly

Screenshot of Owen's Loom video. Here is guiding people through adding stops in his app, and tracking analytics.

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