The University of Wisconsin Applied Computing program hosted a webinar focusing on careers in the field of computing. The panel featured four experts representing different areas of computing, including a graduate of the program and three of the program’s Advisory Board members, a group who meets regularly to provide feedback that improves the program and ensures the curriculum aligns with workforce trends:
- Brandon Ward, Manager, Data Science and AI at UW Health
- Daniel Meighen, Senior Programmer Analyst at City of Green Bay
- Carl Schweitzer, Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft
- Samantha Thompson, Developer at J. J. Keller & Associates
Each panelist shared their personal experiences and provided insight on the computing field to help prospective students and current students plan for their careers. The discussion, which was facilitated by UW Applied Computing Academic Program Manager, Jennifer Cox, and Success Coach, Jenna Lassila, also explored the latest computing trends and what companies are doing to foster inclusive workplaces.
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