I'm a computer technician, but i want to be a computer engineer.also a first year college student majoring in electrical engineering, but i would like to get head start in learning how to create software, operating systems, and learn to setup networks (network engineer).
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Actually its not what your know its who you know. In any work situation you gotta know the right people in order to get where you wanna go. You also have to really want that job and keep after it, sell your self. I do not have a collage degree Yet I am a Computer Tech.. I work for a fourtane 500 company that is one of the top best places to work and most wanted places to work.
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Its important that you first decide what type of support you want to provide.  Getting both is not likely to help you unless you are working as the single IT resource for a small company.\n\nAre you interested in networking?  Are you interested in Desktop support?  Are you interested in Databases?  Are you interested in hardware?  \n\nFigure out what you want to do and there are lots of certifications that you can get.\n\nSeek employment with a temp agency and see if you can be exposed to junior level support in all of the above areas and then you can select your career path.\n\nMCSE, (Microsoft Cert) CCNA (Cisco Cert) OCP (Oracle Cert) all are several thousand to attend a course and certify in.  Or you can self study and take the tests only for $100 per test.  Each cert has different requirements that change frequently.
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My fiancee is in college for computer science. It is exactly what you're looking for. He has computer projects due every week. But he has to take a lot of hard math classes. He is currently taking a calculus class which is necessary for him to do his class projects properly. If your interested in computer science, or anything to do with computers just make sure you do well in advanced math classes.
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Computer Engineering broadly means learning, understanding, and designing different aspects of computing systems (not necessarily, PCs).  The different aspects include the study of different architectures of computers like x86, RISC, CISC, 64-bit, different hardware technologies like PCI, ISA, etc, understanding the different components of a computing system such as the CPU, memory management, file management, Operating Systems, networking, etc., programming and implementing such systems.  As a computer engineer, you would take courses in Operating Systems, computer networking, computer architecture, software programming, etc.
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You can major in Computer Engineering.  Devry has good classes as far as that goes. You can also take the Certification path and get the A+, and Cisco, and alot of different certifications
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I don't know yet about it... anyway, in what year of college are you in now? and what course? Because i'm a computer engineering student in the Philippines and i'm hoping that we might be in the same track and could eventually support each other's academe... Anyway, if you're interested just reply... Thanks
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As I've seen it, Computer Science focuses greatly on the theoretical aspects of computers. The algotithms, math, etc. Software Engineers typically focus more on the creation of a product.\n\nExample, going into my third year of Computer Science I've been asked to only write a handful of useful programs. My friend going into his third year of Software Engineering has wrote software which could actually be distributed to people. He just has no idea what the hell he's doing.
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I switched from engineering to psychology when I was in college many years ago. I now regret it. Psychology was a useless major, and I ended up going to a computer trade school after I graduated college. So, I ended up doing computer programming despite my psych degree. Now, I am in my fifties and still doing software development, but I regret not having majored in engineering, my original major. With an engineering backgound I could work on more interesting things like hardware or designing neat digital devices instead of just working on business software. If I didn't have to earn a living now, I would go back to college, even at my age, and get an electrical engineering degree.
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When I got my computer science degree they focused primarilly on programming in various computer languages, structured programming, data structures, Operating systems and computer hardware.  There was also a lot of math.  Engineering can be anything so you need to be more specific.\n\nOf course, these days, a CS degree isn't worth the paper its printed on because there are no jobs in the US that require it.
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Simply choose what field in engineering interests you the most. You will get a better feel for this as you start taking college courses. Most college curiculum is set up that you take engineering basic courses first, and then gradually expand into your field of specialty as you advance through the program. Find what interests you most and stick with that.\n\nI personally chose the a "Power" engineering specialty within the Electrical Engineering field because I found the power classes that I took in school to be the most interesting. I subsequently took a job working for an electic utility.\n\nI would not have guessed that I would have chosen that field when I entered college, but as I took classes I found it to be the most interesting subject.\n\nGood luck in whatever you choose ...
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Just get a tech support job and get your certs and go to college.
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If there is a college near you with a computer science department, you should hang fliers there.  I'm sure there's a student who would love to do this just for the experience.
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You better go for electrical engineering, as the scope will remain open for you for both fields, but if you choose computer engg, you wil have one field open for you... you can be computer engg, even with electrical engg degree.... so better be in electrical engg.. good luck
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I'm an Electronics and Computer Engineer.  Look at government positions for a Civil Engineer first and I think you would like the opportunities there.
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Computer System & Networking will give you a good understanding of computer hardware and computer networking. You will know how to trouble shoot hardware, software, and network related problems. However, if you would really like to learn about all the inner workingsof a computer and how they inner relate to one another then I would suggest pursuing something in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. In my personal opinion this would be a better choice.
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Computer Engineer/Systems Analyst A Day in the Life\n \n"Expect the unexpected," said one computer engineer about her profession, and this statement was reflected on all the surveys we received. Computer engineers coordinate the construction, maintenance, and future growth of a company’s computer systems. They work with all departments, discovering each one’s computer needs, then make suggestions about what technical direction the company should proceed in. While this occupation sounds quite organized and logical, most computer engineers enter the profession at companies who have already made uncertain steps into the technical world. Faced with uncertain budget restrictions, presented with old or misapplied systems, and expected to know the nuances of each department’s needs, systems analysts must rapidly become experts in the company’s and each department’s functions and learn how to use second-best systems to satisfy their needs. “Getting people to tell you up front all the things they want to do is like pulling teeth,” wrote one engineer. Flexibility, strong interpersonal skills, and a friendly disposition are highly valued traits in this industry. The bottom line is performance, and those without strong technical skills find themselves quickly outpaced by the expertise their job demands. Over 30 percent of systems analysts did not intend to become full-time systems analysts: In most smaller companies, the position develops as an ancillary responsibility for the most technically savvy of the current employees. As the company realizes the benefits of a full-time computer representative, that position becomes permanent and exclusive. “I was hired as a researcher,” noted one analyst, “and now all I use is my screwdriver.” Many who have fallen into the profession point to continuing education as an attractive part of the job. Others find themselves hamstrung by decisions others have made before them and the technical limitations of the systems they inherit. The high level of satisfaction these high-tech tinkerers feel might be related to the creative thinking and problem solving aspects of their job. “It’s like having the most expensive Tinkertoy set in the world--I love it!” said one systems analyst. Few occupations allow the physical construction of an object and the intellectual challenge offered by computer engineering. For those who can make the most of limited resources and listen carefully for the distinction between what people want and what people need from their computer systems, computer engineering is an excellent profession.\n\n \nPaying Your Dues \n\n\nComputer engineers come from all walks of life and all professional fields: Accountants, researchers, inventor-managers, programmers and others who found the technology they worked with fascinating, who assumed responsibility for those systems, and who continued their education in the field. All computer engineers must be good with details and know how to approach structural problems logically. But practical experience is the most important credential. Nearly all the surveys returned to us from computer engineers stressed that experience is significantly more important than education in this field. “I don’t even look at the education portion of the resume,” one candid senior analyst mentioned, “just tell me what problems you’ve encountered and what you’ve done about them.” Technology changes rapidly in this field, so continuous study and learning are part of a professional’s life. Certain certifications are gaining credence in the field, such as the Certified Systems Professional (CSP) credential and the Certified Quality Analyst (CQA) designation, but none are required.\n\n \nAssociated Careers \n\n\nFor those who enjoy their profession and want to pursue it on a more structured and ground-up level, the position of systems architect is responsible for the same structural decision-making and maintenance, but for
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After having been in the same career for 15 years i eventualy began looking for something new and more fulfilling. The first question you have to ask is what interests me? once you answer that question the path becomes more clear. for me it was going from computer operations work to become an EMT. Once i decided that i wanted to know more about the field i threw myself into research, going to local fire departments, finding out about the training and what volunteer opportunities there are to get my feet wet. I have since been certified while still working at my current job, i volunteer with a rescue squad and do some volunteer work at a local emergency room at a hospital. i am working towards getting into the FD or a private ambualnce service but am content to keep my current job until an opportunity i like comes along. But you must ask yourself that first question.