Jonathan Manos
Zenith Insurance Company
Woodland Hills, CA USA
"The main key is communication. If you don’t know something, then ask. If you see a problem, mention it, but with grace."
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Jonathan's work combines: Technology, Engineering, and Problem Solving
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Computer Science
California State University Channel Islands
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers:
Bachelor's Degree: Computer Science
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Thanks to my older brother, I was exposed to technology at a young age—this interest remained with me throughout my adolescence.
2.
After high school, I entered a four-year university with an undeclared major, wanting to do as little math as possible.
3.
After two years of being an undeclared college student, I decided to pursue a degree in computer science.
4.
Ironically, I earned my bachelor’s degree in computer science with a minor in mathematics, despite my lack of interest in math.
5.
During the summer of my senior year, I interned at Zenith Insurance Company, a leading agency in workers’ compensation, in the IT department.
6.
After I graduated from college, Zenith Insurance Company ended up offering me a full-time position as a Programmer-Analyst.
7.
Now, I am a full-fledged software developer at Zenith Insurance Company, creating websites and applications.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Myself:
I'm not the right person for this.
How I responded:
The complexity of the latest technology is daunting. The thought of learning about all of these advances becomes overwhelming. Don't focus on complex systems at first. Always start with very basic problems. Your internal criticism of yourself, a lot of times, is not the reality. You're doing a good job.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I feel more of the stress that comes with technological advances and their complexities. It all feels very daunting and I have to work hard to overcome that and not let it overwhelm me.