Topic: Career Roadmap in Software Development
Start Time : Jul 21, 2020 at 06:00 PM
Meeting Recording:
https://zoom.us/rec/share/zPcrL63VqHhOYqPu50faXo0APNu7aaa8hnMa8qZcmU6Pxz--uAy1E9iyeJKVvZZJ
- 0:00:00 Welcome Slides
- 0:05:25 Traits to have as a Developer
- 0:11:40 Join a Tech Communities in Jamaica
- 0:13:30 Career Roadmap
- 0:16:55 1st Panellist Intro - Oswald Smith
- Background on Software Development
- Projects built by Oswald such as the
- Light Bill Tracker App
- Google Transit for JUTC Bus Routes
- 0:19:00 2nd Panellist Intro - Tremaine Buchanan
- Background on Software Development
- Importance of certifications and degree in Software Development
- 0:21:18 3rd Panellist Intro - Gavin Dennis
- Background on Cyber Security
- Certifications in Cyber Security
- Importance of certifications in cybersecurity vs certifications in software development
- Disclaimer and demystify the steps for becoming Ethical Hacking
- 0:29:30 4th Panellist Intro - Akil Aikman
- Background on Software Development
- 0:33:00 5th Panellist Into - Deandrew Moore
- Background on Software Development
- 0:35:00 Open Discussion
- Importance of certifications and degrees
- Getting started as a software development
- Recommended courses and learning materials
- How to gain experience and exposure to software development.
- Building an online portfolio of projects and accomplishments
- Getting hired as a software developer
- Software development is not about technology, it is about the value that is added.
- Tips and resume building for interviews
- 1:00:00 - Security as a part of Software Development
- 1:17:00 - Roadmap for transitioning into Software Development
- 1:38:15 - Current landscape of the tech industry and what is needed for exponential growth.
- 1:54:30 Feedback from the Audience
- 2:03:15 Upcoming Virtual Events