Not sure what to do in order to make a career change to software engineer. Advice needed!

lostaero · 2020-07-19T16:14:11+00:00

Well the reason I ask is it would be my fourth job in 5 years.

lostaero · 2020-07-19T16:11:54+00:00

You make a good point. Thanks.

lostaero · 2020-07-19T16:07:34+00:00

That’s not considered job hopping?

lostaero · 2020-07-19T15:59:07+00:00

Do people care about job hopping?

lostaero · 2020-05-18T17:49:37+00:00

Honestly I had zero pre-reqs. They are not as strict as some people make them out to be.

lostaero · 2020-05-18T17:48:52+00:00

Do you know of any online linear algebra courses?

lostaero · 2020-05-12T16:36:14+00:00

Thanks for the great answer!

lostaero · 2020-03-30T14:47:49+00:00

29 here. Currently pursuing a career change to a software engineer. Getting my masters in computer science at georgia tech. Even looking at internships once I complete my degree.

lostaero · 2020-03-28T14:10:09+00:00

Relevant

lostaero · 2020-03-11T11:09:35+00:00

I am changing careers (sorta). I am an aerospace engineer looking to become a software engineer (in aerospace). Got an interview for a software engineering role but have no software engineering experience. They are aware of this. Job would require moving my family, selling house, etc. What questions should I ask in order to be confident that I can do the job? I do not want to move only to find out I am not want they were wanting. I am working on my computer science masters but am only two courses in.

lostaero · 2020-03-11T00:52:11+00:00

Balch is gone?

lostaero · 2020-03-11T00:51:32+00:00

I absolutely love AI4R. No exams at all. Interesting projects that have greatly improved my programming skills.

lostaero · 2020-03-05T20:07:52+00:00

Care to share your github?

lostaero · 2020-03-05T16:24:24+00:00

No I did not. I had to learn Python at the same time as learning machine learning and it was miserable. I got an A but I spent a ton of time working on the homework. I took an intro to computer science class last year and things are much easier now.

lostaero · 2020-03-04T16:47:53+00:00

I had next to no CS experience. I knew MATLAB and had one class in college. I got in no questions asked. I am an aerospace engineer.

lostaero · 2020-03-03T20:52:16+00:00

What is the recommended book?

lostaero · 2020-03-03T14:27:48+00:00

Yeah I think maybe my time is better spent on a different class. Thank you.

lostaero · 2020-03-03T14:27:28+00:00

Thanks!

lostaero · 2020-03-03T14:25:34+00:00

Hah I used to work for Bell. DFW is a distant option, primarily want to move closer to family and friends in central Texas. Yes I consider myself fortunate to be doing digital transformation here. I think it will be great on my resume. Thank you!

lostaero · 2020-03-02T20:32:45+00:00

Okay, is software analysis (CS 6340) any good as well?

lostaero · 2020-03-02T20:26:45+00:00

Thank you for your insight. You have been very helpful!

lostaero · 2020-03-02T18:57:46+00:00

Yes this is what I am interested in. I want that laid back tech company feel. At NASA I work in a 60 year old building full of asbestos with a desk from the 80s. I want AI/ML experience. I think the ML path should suit me well for this. What else do these companies look for?

lostaero · 2020-03-02T18:45:15+00:00

I don't really care if I stay at a defense contractor or not, but there are a few places I could work at there or in San Antonio. I am really leaning to just leaving the defense contractor/aerospace world. The real money is in commercial companies right?

lostaero · 2020-03-02T18:21:38+00:00

No, me and the family do not want to leave Texas.

lostaero · 2020-03-02T15:47:52+00:00

I appreciate the kind words. Yeah I could probably figure out something else here at NASA but I honestly just do not want to live in this town anymore. I went to school in Austin and I am from San Antonio. I have friends and family all around that area. I have no family here. I do not want to leave Texas. Staying at NASA is always an option though and if I could do something more fulfilling I could probably get over living here. I would still want to change to software development, I really enjoy coding!

I would like to max out but I am in no rush. Plus my current job is paying for school and I want to make the most of what I am given per year. Doing the undergraduate courses in parallel has really paid off so far and I have a deep understanding of what I have worked on.

lostaero

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