LibGuides: Computer Science: Careers and people

Careers and People in Computer Science

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Careers in computer science
People of computer science (for biographies and more)

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Occupational Outlook Handbook
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A selection of related books:

Machine Learning Interviews: Kickstart Your Machine Learning and Data Career by Susan Shu Chang As tech products become more prevalent today, the demand for machine learning professionals continues to grow. But the responsibilities and skill sets required of ML professionals still vary drastically from company to company, making the interview process difficult to predict. In this guide, data science leader Susan Shu Chang shows you how to tackle the ML hiring process. Having served as principal data scientist in several companies, Chang has considerable experience as both ML interviewer and interviewee. She'll take you through the highly selective recruitment process by sharing hard-won lessons she learned along the way. You'll quickly understand how to successfully navigate your way through typical ML interviews. This guide shows you how to: Explore various machine learning roles, including ML engineer, applied scientist, data scientist, and other positions Assess your interests and skills before deciding which ML role(s) to pursue Evaluate your current skills and close any gaps that may prevent you from succeeding in the interview process Acquire the skill set necessary for each machine learning role Ace ML interview topics, including coding assessments, statistics and machine learning theory, and behavioral questions Prepare for interviews in statistics and machine learning theory by studying common interview questions
Publication Date: 2024
Careers in Artificial Intelligence by Salem Press Artificial intelligence (AI) is all around us, from music choices to electronics to healthcare. AI refers to machines that are programmed to think and act like humans. Examples of AI include Pandora personalized song lists, robotic vacuum cleaners and self-driving vehicles. Many industries offer careers in AI, including financial services, technology, marketing, agriculture, gaming, and retail. As the need for technology and its problem-solving abilities continues to grow, so does the need for highly-skilled individuals to work in this sector. Careers in Artificial Intelligence provides detailed information and need-to-know information on various careers in artificial intelligence. Each chapter provides a wealth of real-world information including A Day in the Life, Work Environment, Education & Training, Earnings & Advancement, Employment Outlook, Networking Contacts, Areas with the Highest Employment Levels, and Conversations with Real Professionals.
Publication Date: 2022
Web Developer by Carlie Lawson A web developer is a highly skilled professional who is trained to design and manage websites for companies and individuals. A career in this field is a perfect choice for those who are interested in computer science and the marketing of products and services. In this book, you'll learn about the job duties of a web developer, how to prepare for a career in the field, key skills for success, methods of exploring this interesting occupation, and much more. Web Developer is just one of many exciting titles in the Careers with Earning Potential series. Readers will discover a range of careers that typically do not require a bachelor's degree but provide a good middle-class income. There is also a title in the series, Become Invaluable in the Workplace: Set Yourself Apart, that teaches them how to present themselves professionally in their job application materials.
Call Number: 006.7 L444we (Shelved in the Ballenger Teachers Center)
Publication Date: 2022
The Self-Taught Computer Scientist by Cory Althoff The follow-up to Cory Althoff's bestselling The Self-Taught Programmer, which inspired hundreds of thousands of professionals to learn to program outside of school! Fresh out of college and with just a year of self-study behind him, Cory Althoff was offered a dream first job as a software engineer for a well-known tech company, but he quickly found himself overwhelmed by the amount of things he needed to know, but hadn't learned yet. This experience combined with his personal journey learning to program inspired his widely praised guide, The Self-Taught Programmer. Now Cory's back with another guide for the self-taught community of learners focusing on the foundations of computer science. The Self-Taught Computer Scientist introduces beginner and self-taught programmers to computer science fundamentals that are essential for success in programming and software engineering fields. Computer science is a massive subject that could cover an entire lifetime of learning. This book does not aim to cover everything you would learn about if you went to school to get a computer science degree. Instead, Cory's goal is to give you an introduction to some of the most important concepts in computer science that apply to a programming career. With a focus on data structures and algorithms, The Self-Taught Computer Scientist helps you fill gaps in your knowledge, prepare for a technical interview, feel knowledgeable and confident on the job, and ultimately, become a better programmer. Learn different algorithms including linear and binary search and test your knowledge with feedback loops Understand what a data structure is and study arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, hash tables, binary trees, binary heaps, and graphs Prepare for technical interviews and feel comfortable working with more experienced colleagues Discover additional resources and tools to expand your skillset and continue your learning journey It's as simple as this: You have to study computer science if you want to become a successful programmer, and if you don't understand computer science, you won't get hired. Ready for a career in programming, coding, or software engineering and willing to embrace an "always be learning" mindset? The Self-Taught Computer Scientist is for you.
Call Number: QA76.25 .A48 2022x
Publication Date: 2021