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Episode 259: What Should a CS Degree Mean in Universities?

Episode Summary

Alfredo Deza tells his story of getting into technology, why someone should consider a computer science degree, how employers view CS degrees on a resume, and how should you talk about yourself when applying for a job, or networking.

Episode Notes

Host(s):

• John Papa @John_Papa
• Ward Bell @WardBell

Guest:

• Alfredo Deza (@AlfredoDeza) / X

Recording date: Oct 26th, 2023

Brought to you by

• AG Grid
• Narwhal Visit nx.dev to get the preeminent open-source toolkit for monorepo development, today.

Resources:

• Alfredo Deza's personal site
• alfredodeza (Alfredo Deza)
• Alfredo Deza in the Olympics Alfredo Deza (high jumper)
• In Real Life with Alfredo Deza: Olympian, Author and Coach
• Training | Microsoft Learn
• How to Use the Ikigai Diagram to Find Fulfillment
• ikagai

Timejumps

• 00:27 Ward is ready for adventure
• 01:33 Introducing Alfredo Deza
• 08:50 Sponsor: Narwhal
• 09:31 What do you do with universities?
• 14:00 What should a computer science education have?
• 21:28 Why should a student consider computer science?
• 30:34 Can university be a networking opportunity?
• 33:32 Sponsor: Ag Grid
• 34:31 What does an employer think of a computer science degree?
• 39:09 Final thoughts

Podcast editing on this episode done by Chris Enns of Lemon Productions.