GCSDD ’21, MSCSSE student<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I was wanting to switch careers to Software Development. My main goal was to be able to keep my current job while attending classes, which I was able to do successfully in the GCSDD program. What also made this program attractive was that it would allow me to pursue a master\u2019s degree in Computer Science & Software Engineering without having to go through a second bachelor\u2019s program. I took advantage of that and I am currently a master\u2019s student at UW Bothell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main question I had was if the content of the curriculum would provide a good foundation for a successful career in Software Development. After some research I found the content to be very relevant both in the programming and engineering aspects of software development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I thought that the engineering approach of the program was very successful, especially the inclusion of modern software development methodologies, modeling techniques, software metrics, and software testing and quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I originally chose the in-person cohort, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic all classes were held remote. I thought the modality worked well in some aspects. The weekly group project discussion in a couple of the classes were especially memorable for me since they allowed for some meaningful discussion of the class topic. In these settings the lecture time served more as a conversation for discussing questions that arose during the group discussions. I thought that made learning easier and the material more memorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I really enjoyed CSS 507 (Software Modeling Techniques) and CSS 508 (Software Testing and Quality) for the engineering side. CSS 503 (Systems Programming) was my favorite programming class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most challenging part for me was to balance school, my current job, and personal life. I guess that was also the most rewarding part, that in spite having a busy life with a family and full-time job I was able to successfully complete the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time management is one of the most useful skills you can have. If you, like me, have a busy life you will need to be disciplined with the use of your time; the good news is that this skill will carry on to your work or graduate studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am currently a Command and Control System Developer Intern at NASA\u2019s Kennedy Space Center (KSC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Completing the GCSDD program allowed me to get an internship as a Software Developer with NASA. It also gave me the opportunity to continue my education and pursue a master\u2019s degree in Computer Science. It definitely provided the needed foundation for a career in Software Development, which is just starting, but I have the confidence that it will be a successful one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Networking is the best way to go about career search. Talk to your class mates and professors, and create solid, durable relationships. Don\u2019t be afraid to reach out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By following completely different paths we have arrived at a common intersection, let\u2019s now walk together and help each other out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
GCSDD ’21, MSCSSE student What inspired you to choose the Graduate Certificate in Software Design & Development program at UW Bothell? I was wanting to switch careers to Software Development. My main goal was to be able to keep my current job while attending classes, which I was able to do successfully in the GCSDD…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":13396,"menu_order":72,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_is_archived":false,"_archived_contact_email":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-21614","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"related_links":{"toggle_visibility":false,"link_1":"","link_2":"","link_3":"","link_4":"","link_5":""},"highlight_box":{"toggle_visibility":false,"title":"","content":"","button":"","button_style":"angled-purple-button","button_screen_reader_text":""},"contact_type_1":{"toggle_visibility":true,"contact_title":"School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics","email":"stemgrad@uw.edu","phone":"425.352.5490","box":"Box 358561","address_line_1":"18115 Campus Way NE","address_line_2":"Bothell, WA 98011-8246","location":""},"contact_type_2":{"toggle_visibility":false,"contact_title":"","email":"","phone":"","box":"","address_line_1":"","address_line_2":"","location":""},"social_media":{"toggle_visibility":false,"facebook_url":"","instagram_url":"","linkedin_url":"","twitter_url":"","youtube_url":""},"blog_archive_sidebar_visibility":false},"yoast_head":"\n