I’m Famous …
Well not exactly, but a couple of ticks on my fifteen minutes of fame include articles where I am quoted in an interview given a few years ago in relation to continuing education.
Point-and-Click Careers
Monday, April 07, 2008
By Vicki Salemi
http://www.onveon.com/articles/point-and-click-careers.htm
Spotlight on Software Engineering
Software engineering isn’t only a hot field right now, it’s expected to sizzle for the next seven years according to the U.S. Department of Labor. In fact, Software engineering is projected to be one of the fastest-growing occupations through 2012. The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook cites the median salary of full-time engineers in 2002 at about $70,900, a figure expected to rise as demand soars.
Since computer software engineers require much specialization. They must understand how to apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the Software and systems. That’s why ideal candidates possess at least a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or computer science with practical work experience.
Properly trained software engineers are expected to become leaders in their field, specifically ones who continually strive to acquire new skills in a solutions-driven environment. One of those student e-leaders is Robert Savage, an applications Software engineer at control systems manufacturer AMX Corporation. Since Robert’s responsibilities include application Software product design, he enjoys learning more about oriented-design techniques and implementing the modern methodology into new projects.
“Writing Software is my passion. In fact, I started programming on Commodore VIC-20’s at age eight,” he says. He classifies himself as a product solver by heart, and says that his profession provides him with an outlet for his creative energy. “I like to create solutions to create increased efficiency and productivity.
He is completing his final online course for a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Regis University, and expects to graduate this May summa cum laude.
Six Sizzling Industries for Your Summer Career Change
by Dawn Papandrea
http://www.careeruniversities.com/six_sizzling_industries.htm
Computer Software Engineering
If you’re driven by the digital world, why not capitalize on your cyber-savviness? With fast-growing fields such as computer software engineering, you can write your own code for a career opportunity that is exciting, cutting-edge and creative – and one that is ranked as a fastest growing career through 2012 by the BLS.
According to Joyce, advanced manufacturing is partly responsible for driving the demand for software engineers. “It’s a marriage of manufacturing and IT. It’s taking systems and procedures and processes that were normally exclusively done manually, and [instead] programming machines to help people get the job done,” she explains.
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the role of a computer software engineer changes quickly, requiring a huge commitment to continuing education. According to the BLS, a computer software engineer must understand the intricacies of computer science, such as engineering and mathematical analysis, as well as the design, development, testing, and evaluation of computer software and systems.
Properly trained software engineers are expected to become leaders in their field, specifically ones who continually strive to acquire new skills in a solutions-driven environment. Robert Savage, who recently completed his online bachelor’s degree in computer science through Regis University, can attest to that.
As an applications software engineer at control systems manufacturer AMX Corporation, he says writing software is his passion. “In fact, I started programming on Commodore VIC-20’s at age eight,” he says. Now, having lived out his childhood dream, he takes pride in his education and profession. “I like to create solutions to create increased efficiency and productivity.”
