Computer Science: Your Ticket to a Cool Career
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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
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Nerds?
Pocket protectors?
Stylish glasses?
High paying jobs?
Video games?
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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
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Business Administration
Engineering
Accounting
Economics
Computer Science
Source: http://education.yahoo.net/articles/best_degrees_for_job_offers.htm?kid=1O1ZK
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Source: http://code.org/promote
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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
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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.
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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
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No 3: dotBlox
Enterprise Mobility Solutions… in 2002!
No 2: Camera e-Motion
VFX & Motion Control for the movie industry
Robots!!!
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Math
Geometry
Business Classes
Science (Physics)
Computer (any)
Art & Graphic Design
English / Grammar
Clubs (learn teamwork!)
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Management
Information Systems
Electrical Engineering
Economics, Marketing
Business Administration
Computer Science
Mathematics
Human Computer
Interaction (HCI)
Clubs (learn teamwork!)
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Microsoft YouthSpark Hub: http://aka.ms/yhub
DigiGirlz.com
DreamSpark.com
MicrosoftVirtualAcademy.com
Code.org
Meetup.com (Local clubs and organizations)
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TouchDevelop
touchdevelop.com
Project Spark
projectspark.com
Construct 2
scirra.com
GameMaker
yoyogames.com
Unity
unity3d.com
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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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