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Susan's work combines: Technology, Design, and Working with Others
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Southridge Senior High
Bachelor's Degree
Computer Science
Abilene Christian University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Information Technology Project Managers:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Computer Science
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
In school, I was always interested in math and logic.
2.
Took my first computer programming course in college which got me interested in programming.
3.
Worked as an accounting clerk for 2 years because there were no programming jobs available.
4.
Got a job as a computer programmer for a electronic retail company developing software.
5.
Became a project manager, managing teams that develop software.
6.
Became a Scrum Master to help facilitate and coach Agile teams developing software.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Peers:
You can't be a programmer because all programmers are men.
How I responded:
I knew I would be in the minority when studying computer science. I focused on doing the work as best as I could and helping others that needed help so they could see that I was competent in the field.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I took out loans and worked summers and during school to finance my college experience. I had many a day when I had no more than $7 in my bank account! Several professors would invite us over for meals and provided encouragement to keep going.