Goals
I have nearly a decade of experience in the software industry as a Software Engineer. It is not sustainable to be a "code-monkey" because my wrists won't let me type for a full eight hours a day. I am looking to transition my career.
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Express Employment Professionals https://jobs.expresspros.com Dream Titles
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Bold = I’m Qualified Now
🎓 = Additional Training Required
🎓 Design System Developer Lots of roles with different titles include technical writing. AKA, Mobile Design Engineer Half UX design, half prototype and software development. 🎓 Business Process Automation (BPA) Engineer With a focus on design and teaching. Certificates in this field? With a focus on design and teaching. One who designs and builds useful, usable, and delightful digital products using open technologies, a la 🎓 GUI Programmer (Video Games) 🎓 UI Engineer (Video Games) Must-Haves
No more startups (unless I have more of a leadership role): Medium-large organizations only ~$100k salary (or equivalent) Health insurance, flexible sick time Sane leadership and tempered expectations (software is hard) Certifications
Google/Other Tech Certifications Lots of specializations to choose from Public Purchasing? (CPPB) Back to School
Masters Degree in design from an accredited design school in Interaction, UX/UI, Service design, Design Research, Design Strategy, or similar Teaching
Eligible teachers of math, science, or special education may receive up to $17,500 in loan forgiveness. Other teachers may receive up to $5,000 in loan forgiveness.
Opportunities
Freelancing
Local
Small Businesses (e.g. Software Companies) Iowa City Community School District (CSD) National
Alec Diaz-Arias works here Resources
- Track the past, present and future of companies (Office locations, etc.) - Collection of technical interview questions from companies anywhere from startups to FAANG!
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