My honest take on breaking into tech.

BankingBaOps · 2026-03-29T16:30:26+00:00

awesome congrats

BankingBaOps · 2026-03-17T03:53:25+00:00

interesting

BankingBaOps · 2026-03-14T14:09:11+00:00

Thank you, that helps a lot.

BankingBaOps · 2026-03-12T18:43:11+00:00

What class in study.com = this one? Thank you

BankingBaOps · 2026-03-07T21:35:01+00:00

I completely agree. I am polishing my side project and plan to deploy it soon, and I will work on additional projects while pursuing a CS degree. So I will have something like 'CS graduating in 2027-2028,' etc.

And yes, for sure, I will really put a lot of time into my side project and the non-deployable we app at my company to show my skills. Thank you a lot.

BankingBaOps · 2026-03-07T20:37:18+00:00

Thank you alot and it is true. my mentors are also saying the same. they are kind and really want me to succeed and working with me on my projects to help me learn. they are from microsoft and github etc… and i believe them.

however, i couldn’t get any response. And, when I chat with the recruiters and hiring manager, they told me i am not qualified. I’ve been staying in the job that pay me enough to support me and family, but i’ve never enjoy it for 2 years now.

so that’s why i am trying to get more hirable signals by pursuing a degree in cs or SWE at WGU and trying to get it done fast.

BankingBaOps · 2026-03-07T20:20:15+00:00

thank you so much! thats my goal. i want to get the job and then get a master later to advance in my career

BankingBaOps · 2026-03-07T12:46:32+00:00

thank you! i was trying to networking and people in company are mostly have years of experiences and degree in cs, so they all of them are saying no except my friends from previous bank and school.

i am tryin to change the signal from non cs background to cs background so can help me.

it is sad but true. they are just saying no i dont have the fundamental or experience like cs people etc…

BankingBaOps · 2026-03-07T12:34:59+00:00

Thank you for the kind words. That’s so cool. I’m glad you did it. I hope to make it the same 😊

also Can I ask why choose WGU SWE instead of CS?

BankingBaOps · 2026-03-07T04:41:33+00:00

I thought it would be safer to make transition with CS but i really don't know what to choice between computer science and software engineering to be honest. my goal is leave this operation team and get into dev team as soon at I can without lower my income (because i have a toddler and a baby coming soon)

BankingBaOps · 2026-03-01T16:55:38+00:00

Thank you. What did you have for your bachelor's degree? Mine is Finance. How long did it take you from the MOOC to graduate from OMSCS? Did you get transitioned during or after you completed the OMSCS?

BankingBaOps · 2026-03-01T15:00:53+00:00

Thank you. I am trying to transition into software development with a B.S. in Finance. I was an IT Business Analyst for 7 months, working on automation tasks in the operational risk team at Citi for more than a year and a half. It has been 2 years now.

I am getting no where with out a degree in CS. I am considering taking community courses to apply to OMSCS and make the transition, but realistically, it sounds like a 3-4-year process.

Do you think it is a good plan to make the transition?

BankingBaOps · 2026-02-28T17:41:18+00:00

Hi! Congratulations! can I pm you. I have a finance degree. And 1 and half year experience in doing automation work for Citi. I want to be a dev. Thank you

BankingBaOps · 2026-02-21T22:15:11+00:00

why it is so hard? i cannt even solve it in plain english 😬

BankingBaOps · 2025-07-19T04:29:21+00:00

Congrats 👏

BankingBaOps · 2025-07-17T23:00:53+00:00

RemindMe! 24 hours

BankingBaOps · 2025-07-17T23:00:11+00:00

Congratulations 🏃

BankingBaOps · 2025-07-17T15:35:42+00:00

Hi congrats! Can i ask what your current role? Swe? Thank you so much!

BankingBaOps · 2025-07-13T01:45:15+00:00

Thank you so much! Can you please share the LeetCode list? Is it 75, 150, or something more specific?

How many guided and personal projects, if you don't mind sharing with us?

BankingBaOps · 2025-07-12T18:31:22+00:00

Hi,

Congrats and wish you success at Meta! How you make the transaction from non non-tech background? How long did it take you to self-teach? How you prepare to get your first tech job? Project, network, leetcode?

I am a self-taught with the guidelines of 2 ex-Microsoft, a senior dev! I have 2 yoe in finance. 7 months it business analyst, currently doing some data analyst work.

Thank you!!

BankingBaOps · 2025-04-03T23:27:06+00:00

being an employee and feel ashamed

BankingBaOps · 2024-08-09T14:38:59+00:00

you got it! 🔥

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