What kind of degree do you have? (If any)
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Since Computer Science if still a fairly new field I was just curious what kind of degrees people have around here. For example my old boss had a music degree, but just ‘fell’ into been a Systems Admin. I’ve just started my Bachelors of Science, though its on hold for a year since I just recently got a job through my school’s COOP program. Have a good one, Ben Burnett --------- On the topic of code with no error handling -- It's not poor coding, it's "optimistic" ;)
M.S. in Engineering. In fact, I started with developing engineering software (energy optimization and CAD), but right now, I'm pretty occupied with internet server-side apps. When I was in school, internet was just starting.:rolleyes: I vote pro drink X|
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Since Computer Science if still a fairly new field I was just curious what kind of degrees people have around here. For example my old boss had a music degree, but just ‘fell’ into been a Systems Admin. I’ve just started my Bachelors of Science, though its on hold for a year since I just recently got a job through my school’s COOP program. Have a good one, Ben Burnett --------- On the topic of code with no error handling -- It's not poor coding, it's "optimistic" ;)
I started as a Micro-Electrical Engineering major, but switched to Computer Engineering after a week, because lithography didn't interest me at all. Three years later I changed to Computer Science, after failing most of my electronics courses miserably. Ultimately, I have a BS in CS, with a minor in Comp. Eng. It's funny: I always did poorly in the hardware classes (transistor amplifier design, etc.) yet I can take a computer apart, diagnose it, and have it working again within an hour or two. I guess I'm just not a "chip level" guy :-) -- Paul "I drank... WHAT?"
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Since Computer Science if still a fairly new field I was just curious what kind of degrees people have around here. For example my old boss had a music degree, but just ‘fell’ into been a Systems Admin. I’ve just started my Bachelors of Science, though its on hold for a year since I just recently got a job through my school’s COOP program. Have a good one, Ben Burnett --------- On the topic of code with no error handling -- It's not poor coding, it's "optimistic" ;)
Good question. BSc with Honors - majoring in mathematics and physics, with my Honours thesis in astrophysics. I was halfway through a PhD in Hydrology and Geomorphology when the delights of spending 12hrs a day in front of a computer lured me away ;) cheers, Chris Maunder (CodeProject)
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Since Computer Science if still a fairly new field I was just curious what kind of degrees people have around here. For example my old boss had a music degree, but just ‘fell’ into been a Systems Admin. I’ve just started my Bachelors of Science, though its on hold for a year since I just recently got a job through my school’s COOP program. Have a good one, Ben Burnett --------- On the topic of code with no error handling -- It's not poor coding, it's "optimistic" ;)
BE CS Bachelor of Engineering, major in Computer Systems. :) ;) ;P :-D :cool: Farhan Noor Qureshi
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Since Computer Science if still a fairly new field I was just curious what kind of degrees people have around here. For example my old boss had a music degree, but just ‘fell’ into been a Systems Admin. I’ve just started my Bachelors of Science, though its on hold for a year since I just recently got a job through my school’s COOP program. Have a good one, Ben Burnett --------- On the topic of code with no error handling -- It's not poor coding, it's "optimistic" ;)
In my Country I am System Engineer, when I went to work to USA, I got a Bachelor Degree in Computer's Science.:-D Carlos Antollini.
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Since Computer Science if still a fairly new field I was just curious what kind of degrees people have around here. For example my old boss had a music degree, but just ‘fell’ into been a Systems Admin. I’ve just started my Bachelors of Science, though its on hold for a year since I just recently got a job through my school’s COOP program. Have a good one, Ben Burnett --------- On the topic of code with no error handling -- It's not poor coding, it's "optimistic" ;)
4 more months, and I'll have a BS in CS (cross my fingers...) ... or is that a CS with BS? ;) -- Russell Morris Georgia Institute of Technology "Hello, I'm doctor stupid. I'm going to take out your liver bones!" - Ralph Wiggum
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Since Computer Science if still a fairly new field I was just curious what kind of degrees people have around here. For example my old boss had a music degree, but just ‘fell’ into been a Systems Admin. I’ve just started my Bachelors of Science, though its on hold for a year since I just recently got a job through my school’s COOP program. Have a good one, Ben Burnett --------- On the topic of code with no error handling -- It's not poor coding, it's "optimistic" ;)
Beng (Hons) in Electronic and Electrical Engineering. Although I spent a year as a student RF design engineer, I ended up working supporting Automatic Test Systems in service with the UK Army. After doing a lot of paperwork (Tech Reports, Bids, Costings etc.) we won a contract for which I was the software architect and one of the team leads...I taught myself Visual C++ (1.5!) and eventually ended up where I am today. Andy Metcalfe - Sonardyne International Ltd
(andy.metcalfe@lineone.net)
http://www.resorg.co.uk"Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down."
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Since Computer Science if still a fairly new field I was just curious what kind of degrees people have around here. For example my old boss had a music degree, but just ‘fell’ into been a Systems Admin. I’ve just started my Bachelors of Science, though its on hold for a year since I just recently got a job through my school’s COOP program. Have a good one, Ben Burnett --------- On the topic of code with no error handling -- It's not poor coding, it's "optimistic" ;)
My wife gives me the third degree from time to time... As for work, self taught, no degree. Christian As I learn the innermost secrets of the around me, they reward me in many ways to keep quiet. Men with pierced ears are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought Jewellery.
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M.S. in Engineering. In fact, I started with developing engineering software (energy optimization and CAD), but right now, I'm pretty occupied with internet server-side apps. When I was in school, internet was just starting.:rolleyes: I vote pro drink X|
You were in school in the 60's ? Christian As I learn the innermost secrets of the around me, they reward me in many ways to keep quiet. Men with pierced ears are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought Jewellery.
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My wife gives me the third degree from time to time... As for work, self taught, no degree. Christian As I learn the innermost secrets of the around me, they reward me in many ways to keep quiet. Men with pierced ears are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought Jewellery.
I'm also self taught when it comes to computers. - Anders Money talks, but all mine ever says is "Goodbye!"
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Since Computer Science if still a fairly new field I was just curious what kind of degrees people have around here. For example my old boss had a music degree, but just ‘fell’ into been a Systems Admin. I’ve just started my Bachelors of Science, though its on hold for a year since I just recently got a job through my school’s COOP program. Have a good one, Ben Burnett --------- On the topic of code with no error handling -- It's not poor coding, it's "optimistic" ;)
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BSC Honours in Chemistry, specialising in Drug Developmet and Design, but found it boring so taught myself C++ and never looked back.:cool:
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My wife gives me the third degree from time to time... As for work, self taught, no degree. Christian As I learn the innermost secrets of the around me, they reward me in many ways to keep quiet. Men with pierced ears are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought Jewellery.
IMHO that is the way to go. I am also self taught (though it was a great help having a dad who is also into computers) and it has stood by me as the best education one can possibly have. Many fresh-out-of-varsity-meat students with BS this and CS that and PEP (Piece of Expensive Paper) are pretty hopeless in real world computer situations. In most cases companies have to spend time re-training these theoretical guys into how things really work. Don't get me wrong though, there is a place for theoretical education but when it comes to adding to a companies bottom line (and adding to your bank-balance!) I would take a self taught hacker over a varsity grad any day (no matter how much his Versaci suit costs). I remember an old friend telling me this "Which would you rather have: the guy just out of flight school with three thousand hours behind a simulator, or the guy who flew and rebuilt his dads biplane every day since he was 15?" :-D regards, Paul Watson Cape Town, South Africa e: paulmwatson@email.com w: vergen.org
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Since Computer Science if still a fairly new field I was just curious what kind of degrees people have around here. For example my old boss had a music degree, but just ‘fell’ into been a Systems Admin. I’ve just started my Bachelors of Science, though its on hold for a year since I just recently got a job through my school’s COOP program. Have a good one, Ben Burnett --------- On the topic of code with no error handling -- It's not poor coding, it's "optimistic" ;)
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2 separate degrees (and 2 separate 1st-year-at-University) or a combined degree? Once I left Uni I thought I'd die if I did any more stufy (so then promtly undertook a PhD), so kudo for going through with it a second time. Although - many a time I've sat back and thought "wouldn't it be great to go back and do Arts or Social Studies or something. :-D cheers, Chris Maunder (CodeProject)
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Since Computer Science if still a fairly new field I was just curious what kind of degrees people have around here. For example my old boss had a music degree, but just ‘fell’ into been a Systems Admin. I’ve just started my Bachelors of Science, though its on hold for a year since I just recently got a job through my school’s COOP program. Have a good one, Ben Burnett --------- On the topic of code with no error handling -- It's not poor coding, it's "optimistic" ;)
BS (Physics, Math) MS (Computer Science) But the *really* important stuff I learned while working with others. /ravi "There is always one more bug..." http://www.ravib.com ravib@ravib.com
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Since Computer Science if still a fairly new field I was just curious what kind of degrees people have around here. For example my old boss had a music degree, but just ‘fell’ into been a Systems Admin. I’ve just started my Bachelors of Science, though its on hold for a year since I just recently got a job through my school’s COOP program. Have a good one, Ben Burnett --------- On the topic of code with no error handling -- It's not poor coding, it's "optimistic" ;)
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BS in EE MS in EE Mustafa Demirhan
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You were in school in the 60's ? Christian As I learn the innermost secrets of the around me, they reward me in many ways to keep quiet. Men with pierced ears are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought Jewellery.
Ha, ha, that was funny;P No, I graduated in 90's. However, since I have nothing to do with U.S army, I've first seen the internet in 1993. I vote pro drink X|
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No degree and started in the field 3 years ago as tech support, now I'm the system Manager/CIO of a marketing company :-) I initally went to college and before I dropped out, had a son to feed :-), I was taking courses to get a Biology degree being pre-med. I jumped into the industry with no formal computer training. Sam C ---- Systems Manager Hospitality Marketing Associates
Tech support to system Manager/CIO in three years with no degree! No offense to you but what kind of company is this? Despite 11 years of military service, with several years of management and leadership training and experince, and over five years industry experience I've been passed over for management so many times because of my lack of degree its depressing.