Atif malik asked Natalie White, Amazon Web Services Added Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 2:58 AM What can I do while in school to get me even closer to becoming a professional in my field? I am becoming a software engineer and I am in 2nd semester of school. Answers 1 Natalie White, Amazon Web Services Answered Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 8:59 AM Great question! You have so many resources at your fingertips than we did even a few years ago. You can learn basic coding concepts with Scratch (https://scratch.mit.edu/) and find a local coding group through Girls Who Code (https://girlswhocode.com/) ...
Parth Patel Added Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 10:56 AM I am currently a 2nd-year student and I have no outside experience to put on my resume. What would be some good part time jobs I could work for experience, that's some what flexible with my schedule. I have tried to look at my options but not a single one mention jobs as a part time for computer Engineers. there are numerous for computer science, but I would love to work with actual physical components rather than desk work. I understand that there is coding involved in a lot of computer engineering which I don't mind. I have no real resume so if you could point me in a direction to which I could start that would be great. Anything from part time jobs to skills I could develop as well as ... Answers 1 Natalie White, Amazon Web Services Answered Monday, August 21, 2017 at 7:55 PM Internships are always a good option for experience while you're still in school. I did an internship with Motorola the summer between my Junior and Senior years in college and it was a great experience. During the school year I actually chose a part ...
Rick asked Natalie White, Amazon Web Services Added Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 7:09 PM Looking back on your education, what do you think was the deciding moment (event, person, etc) that helped you decide what you wanted to do when you "grew up"? Was there a particular person, job, company, or moment that solidified your future goals? Answers 1 Natalie White, Amazon Web Services Answered Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 1:12 PM Great question! My parents saw that my sister and I had a talent for math and science early in our education and signed us up for the now-defunct Magnet School program at Dunbar Middle and High schools in Fort Worth ISD. I was first introduced to ...
Abigail Added Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 12:48 PM Computer or software engineer? I'm in 7th grade, and I have FINALLY decided what I want to be- a computer engineer. But I suppose there is a difference between Computer and Software Engineers? What is the difference? Answers 1 Natalie White, Amazon Web Services Answered Friday, February 24, 2017 at 5:03 PM Great question! Yes there is a difference. Generally software engineers focus on application-level software while computer engineers focus on firmware and/or hardware design. I'm a software engineer with a degrees in computer science and mathematics and ...
Crista, San Antinio, TX Added Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 9:36 AM Why do some people think engineering is not for girls? Why do some people think that engineering is not for girls? Answers 1 Natalie White, Amazon Web Services Answered Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 9:36 AM I think in some ways this is a chicken-and-egg question. The stereotype of the male engineer is perpetuated by the (unfounded) idea that men are better suited to more analytical professions, which trickles down in society and is taught (either ...