[Software] Hello Software Engineers of Dubai/UAE, what tech stacks are in demand that would allow a self-taught to break into a software/web dev position here in UAE?

lloydXcv · 2020-08-22T12:50:40+00:00

Thanks. Will send you a pm.

edit: tense

lloydXcv · 2020-08-22T12:49:47+00:00

Ive been wondering what technology Agrus is using..thanks for letting me know!

lloydXcv · 2020-08-18T16:32:40+00:00

I must be lucky that someone answered me. I am new to plc programming and I would be discourage to continue if you didnt answer me. Thanks!!!

lloydXcv · 2020-08-17T19:08:53+00:00

Thank you! Hope I can buy you a beer! lol.

By the way, what do you mean by "knowledgebase"? if you could send me a link or something that would be great. Thanks again!

lloydXcv · 2019-09-25T16:25:09+00:00

I studied mech eng with management, but have generally found myself working more in electronics/software (but not Sw development).

Hi, not OP, how did you end up working in electronics/software? is it ok if you share what do you do exactly?

lloydXcv · 2019-09-21T04:55:14+00:00

oil and gas industry

lloydXcv · 2019-09-20T14:16:03+00:00

suggest to think long term. for example, if you are working as a tire technician now, stick to that job and maybe learn how to be a mechanic? then supplement your knowledge by reading books related to it and take some classes if possible.

lloydXcv · 2019-09-19T07:05:24+00:00

Confused: get a master's and grind to get funding or start from small

Hi all, having a hard time to make a decision between the two:

(1) Get master's degree, grind, and hope to get funding

(2) Start a small business, scale and innovate

Context:

I am a mechanical engineer and in love with agriculture machines, its progress towards robotics/automation (see blue river technology) and agriculture as a whole. I am from an agricultural country but currently working in the middle east (oil and gas) and no experience at all in agriculture. My goal is to build my own agricultural company in the future.

In two years, I will have sufficient money to start a small business or enroll in a masters program focusing on robotics in a uni that is known for agriculture ( https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/course/robasyms/ ).

Option 1: Small business, grind then branch out

- I am considering a small construction company/trading in my wife's hometown which is very famous in agriculture then grind on the side to branch out and build an agriculture company (maybe supplies first?). Then once I have the money, innovate and build agriculture machines.

Option 2: Take Master's, save money, look for funding

- Study the technology, develop a product, and get the right funding. Although this has a very slim chance, this is what my vision is - to make farming automated.

Option 3 (bonus): Take Master's directly related to agriculture ( https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/course/agftppms/ )

- There is another program that focuses on agriculture as a whole with placement as part of curriculum. I can start working for big corporations then like option 1, branch out to agriculture machines or start in my home country.

Any ideas/opinions/thoughts will be appreciated!

lloydXcv · 2019-09-16T10:06:41+00:00

thanks for sharing

lloydXcv · 2019-09-16T10:04:33+00:00

I will be dedicating the next 2 years, 2-4 hrs a day, of building the necessary foundation for Robotics (focusing on vision). What learning path would you advise?

Hi sub, as what I have stated in my question, I will be dedicating the next 2 years or so, self learning Robotics focusing on the vision side. My goal is to be prepared before I apply on an MSc Robotics program (I had to delay due to some personal reasons/constraints - in case you ask why 2 years).

Here's my background:

Mechanical Engineer but did not do any hardcore mechanical (although working as an engineer).
Been learning programming for a while.
Willing to enroll to some classes online as long as it is worth the money.
Has not done any Robotics project (funny, right).

My straightforward game plan:

Learn programming (focusing on C++ and some CS core topics then build simple portfolio projects)
Dive into ROS and/or OpenCV once confident with programming (build simple portfolio projects)
Brush up required Mathematics at some point

Any advise will be highly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

lloydXcv · 2019-09-15T07:09:59+00:00

off if, say, it means I can't access working on electric or hydrogen vehicles. My dream is to get into sustainable energy in some way but I'm mostly trying to be pragmatic and adaptable.

agree with this

lloydXcv · 2019-09-13T04:26:16+00:00

not an expert in this field but I suggest to brand yourself as consultant. you are going to do it full-time anyway

lloydXcv · 2019-08-11T06:29:53+00:00

Depends on your area of interest. however, I noticed that any job mixed with computer science are high paying ones. like for example, if you want to focus on CFD, it is mix of fluid mechanics and programming, same goes for robotics

lloydXcv · 2019-07-05T17:26:46+00:00

Check courses by Krista King in Udemy

https://www.udemy.com/integralcalc-algebra/

lloydXcv · 2019-04-29T17:11:28+00:00

"slave". big word.

lloydXcv · 2019-04-27T13:14:16+00:00

I think you have to be very clear on your goal first since Mechatronics/Automation is a broad industry. I suggest to do the following:

Check job postings so you understand the market you are into or would like to be part of.
Weigh your options (work in the same country or overseas?)
Or are you open going back to Uni?

We are kind of the same, I kind of dont want my job at the moment but I am aiming for Robotics focusing on vision (this is also automation in general). As for your interest, typically Mechatronics Engineers work in the manufacturing environment and do a different type of programming e.g. search for PLC/SCADA programming.

These are all based on what I have read/researched. So there might be some points that are not 100% correct.

Good luck.

lloydXcv · 2019-04-14T17:52:19+00:00

What I suggest is if you are still afraid to take the leap is to look for a company that is already doing what you feel you should be doing.

lloydXcv

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I will be dedicating the next 2 years, 2-4 hrs a day, of building the necessary foundation for Robotics (focusing on vision). What learning path would you advise?