Education

The first computer programming course that I took was during my junior year of high school. It was a course that covered the fundamentals of programming and it focused primarily on the C++ programming language. It was while taking this course that I began my passion for computer programming, and why I eventually chose to make a career out of technology. The act of writing a program that could perform tasks or solve programs was quite frankly addicting to me. It incorporates elements of design, problem solving, and logic all in a single entity; elements that I find to be incredibly fascinating. By the end of my time in college, I had taken a total of six different courses that covered computer programming in some form or fashion. These courses covered the C, C++, and Java programming languages. Beyond my formation education, I have also learned to write code in several other languages including HTML5, JavaScript, VB.NET, and SQL.

While at the University of Houston, I took several courses that covered computer networks and other forms of electronic communication. The essentials that I learned from these courses gave me a head start in computer networking that proved to be extremely helpful in my career. The courses taught me how to setup LANs and WANs, utilize the UNIX operating system to configure a network, and troubleshoot network issues. I've found that computer networks are a crucial part of any modern business, and the ability to successfully troubleshoot and fix major networking issues is paramount to the success of any business.

I took many courses on circuit analysis during my studies. These courses covered both power and digital circuits. Obviously, at its very core, a computer is made up of electrical circuits that contain a multitude of components like resistors and capacitors. When working on computers in any capacity, I find it helpful to know how they function in their most basic form. While taking these courses, I also learned how to use a soldering iron because the labs required us to create simple circuits on PCB boards.

I took one course on technical communication and one speech course at the University of Houston. Although at the time, these courses did not seem important; the more I work in the tech industry, the more apparent it has become that clear and effective communication is actually extremely important. This is especially true for working in a team based environment. From these courses, I not only learned to how to speak effectively, I also learned how to communicate through emails and instant messaging effectively. Effective communication is crucial for any business because it saves time and limits potential mistakes.