Computer Science: Your Ticket to a Cool Career
Jul 09, 2015
Do you think technology is cool? Do you dream of working for tech giants like Microsoft, Google or Apple? Is your goal to start your own software business and build the next Uber or WhatsApp? A University degree in Computer Science can open thousands of doors in Information Technology and pave the way to a successful and prosperous career. In honor of Computer Science Education Week, join 22-year industry veteran Nick Landry from Microsoft for a conversation about careers in software. Come learn about the opportunities and how you can start preparing today, and bring your questions too!
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• Help developers of all levels learn about Microsoft technologies
• Educate & InspireTechnical Evangelist
• Students
• Startups and Entrepreneurs
• Businesses and Enterprise DevelopersAudience
• Build apps, prototypes, demos, games, POCs, hardware, gadgets
• Author articles, blogs, white papers, courses, videos, etc.What I Do
• Speak at professional conferences, colleges, meetups, etc.
• Host events, workshops, seminars, hackathons, code camps, etc.Presentations
• Always… keeping my technical skills sharp is critical: I’m never done!
• Research to discover the next big thing, and how to build itLearn, Learn, Learn
Nerds?
Pocket protectors?
Stylish glasses?
High paying jobs?
Video games?
Network Engineer $94,000
Software Developer $102,550
Information Systems Manager $129,130
Lawyer $130,880
Source: United States Department of Labor, National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
Surgeon $230,540
Fashion Designer $72,620
Sports Agent $88,620
Registered Nurse $67,930
Police Officer $57,770
Plumber $52,950
Choreographer $44,930
Carpenter $44,520
Meat Cutter $30,00
File Clerk $28,030
Receptionists $27,050
Welder $36,020
Software Developer - $410
Business Administration
Engineering
Accounting
Economics
Computer Science
Source: http://education.yahoo.net/articles/best_degrees_for_job_offers.htm?kid=1O1ZK
Source: http://code.org/promote
Product Manager
Project Manager
Business Analyst
Developer / Architect
Tester, Quality Control
Account Manager, Tech Sales
User Experience Designer
Network Engineer, IT Support
Hardware Engineer
Trainer, Writer, Docs
Your own business!
Technology Companies
Consulting Firms
Financial OrganizationsWells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, DB
Deloitte, Accenture, KPMG
Microsoft, Google, Apple
EntertainmentElectronic Arts, Activision
Any Company / IndustryPharma, Manufacturing, Retail,
BioTech, Healthcare, Education,
Engineering, Transporation,
Automotive, Government, etc.
MOBILE APPS
Step 1: Subscribe to DreamSpark
Step 2: Microsoft Virtual Academy
Step 3: appstudio.windows.com
Step 4: Get Visual Studiohttp://aka.ms/vsc2013
No 3: dotBlox
Enterprise Mobility Solutions… in 2002!
No 2: Camera e-Motion
VFX & Motion Control for the movie industry
Robots!!!
Math
Geometry
Business Classes
Science (Physics)
Computer (any)
Art & Graphic Design
English / Grammar
Clubs (learn teamwork!)
Management
Information Systems
Electrical Engineering
Economics, Marketing
Business Administration
Computer Science
Mathematics
Human Computer
Interaction (HCI)
Clubs (learn teamwork!)
Microsoft YouthSpark Hub: http://aka.ms/yhub
DigiGirlz.com
DreamSpark.com
MicrosoftVirtualAcademy.com
Code.org
Meetup.com (Local clubs and organizations)
TouchDevelop
touchdevelop.com
Project Spark
projectspark.com
Construct 2
scirra.com
GameMaker
yoyogames.com
Unity
unity3d.com
What do I like best about my career?
What do I dislike about my career?
What are the most important skills?
Is a license or certification required?
Recommendations for people interested in a
technology career?
What does the job outlook look like?
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