You mentioned there was no need for any preparation before this course, I just want to make sure I understood that correctly? Any courses from either Coursera or online you would recommend that would best prepare someone to take this course at the Graduate level? I took DSA in college, but that was a while ago and tbh I forgot A LOT of it. Thanks for your course reviews!
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What is your opinion on taking Intro to Info Security and DVA together for someone with a CS undergrad and a decent knowledge of Python, JS, and D3 already?
I don't think I took Intro to Info Security, so I can't say much on that front. But I think that both are pretty easy, so I don't know how much you'd learn, especially since I assume you covered some basic security concepts in your BS in CS from undergrad. Would be a good way to stack credits to move through the program though
Honestly not sure… I just try to save as much as possible while not restricting myself. I’ll probably have to analyze another month or two to get a feel for my average savings
This park is fun. Way better than what was there before. Too bad the degenerates that dont even skate and just smoke weed and make noise use it as a hang out spot
How has it been for you to get interviews after you got your master's degree? Did you see a significant increase in the number of recruiters that were reaching out to you or were you able to get interviews a lot easier?
TBH, I already had a job I liked at Microsoft (and I still like), so I wasn't actively recruiting and haven't tried to get any interviews since graduating. However, I would say that yes, I did notice that there were more recruiters reaching out initially when I added GT to my resume, but it seems to have slowed down a bit. I also added GT to my LinkedIn before actually graduating and just put the expected graduation date. Other factors may include that my LinkedIn location was in Atlanta before, but I now have it set to the Washington DC area. It's possible that there are less recruiters reaching out for tech roles in the DC area than Atlanta.
@@bryan_truong Thanks for the response! It would be cool if you could make a video on how you got into Microsoft, the process, and the experience with all the preparation with timelines. I've been a Software Support Engineer now for almost 5 years and been trying to transition in SWE, but haven't had any luck so far and would be cool to learn from other people's experiences,
Its so sad to see people only talking about html, css, JS and have no idea about electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, automobile engineering, mechanical, civil engineering etc. Is it something done on purpose to keep people away from important engineering majors so that people dont question about job outsourcing to china or india? is it kinda brainwashing done on purpose?
Well to be fair, Harry actually studied computer engineering, so he does have more of a hardware engineering background than I do (I did computer science). But since we are software engineers, the conversation naturally steered towards software. Neither of us actually work on HTML/CSS/JS code as our main project stacks though (neither of us are web developers)
@@bryan_truong In the US jobs only exist in software development and as people do not have any idea about other engineering majors such as Mechanical, electrical or civil or automobile engineering etc. people dont even think about questioning the government about jobs or protesting to bring back the outsourced jobs. It seems a government plan to keep people uneducated or only encourage them to get into software related majors
@@bryan_truong In the US jobs only exist in software development and as people do not have any idea about other engineering majors such as Mechanical, electrical or civil or automobile engineering etc. people dont even think about questioning the government about jobs or protesting to bring back the outsourced jobs. It seems a government plan to keep people uneducated or only encourage them to get into software related majors
@@bryan_truong In the US jobs only exist in software development and as people do not have any idea about other engineering majors such as Mechanical, electrical or civil or automobile engineering etc. people dont even think about questioning the government about jobs or protesting to bring back the outsourced jobs. It seems a government plan to keep people uneducated or only encourage them to get into software related majors
@@bryan_truong In the US jobs only exist in software development and as people do not have any idea about other engineering majors, people dont even think about questioning the government or protesting to bring back the outsourced jobs. It seems a government plan to keep people uneducated or only encourage them to get into software related majors
Hi Bryan, quick question - are there people at OMSCS with non CS background (like Finance) who are there to upskill, i.e. not looking to pivot into SWE roles?
Hm, in my experience, most people with non-CS background were trying to get into SWE or at least SWE-adjacent roles (Technical PMs, data analysts, etc.) This is not to say that it can't be done, but it is a lot of work to do the program just to upskill (if you aren't already a SWE), when there are other free go-at-your-own-pace online materials.
@bryan , i needed to know about the Salary increase or better job opportunities one can have after completing this masters..can we realistically get a six figure salary?
Like I said, I didn't get an instant salary increase, since I already was a SWE. But yes, it is realistic to get a six figure salary as a SWE after completing the masters (though it is also realistic/possible to get a six figure salary as a SWE without a masters)
if your level is <=61 and you are just new and just fresh out of college, its a lower pressure environment for you to learn and at the same time, having time to party. (the right team also important). >= 62 I won't recommend. The mid / senior level is just TOO low on TC. way too low.
MS has had the reputation of underpaying the market by 30% or more for decades. Everything you mention was still a thing in the late 90s when I left. It’s a great training ground though.
Microsoft don't pay their employees well. I wonder why not more left to join other companies. Perks are nice (not that MS have much), but what really counts is compensation, 401K match, HSA employer contribution. .NET will not help you much in your career, unless you are looking for an IT position in a non-tech company.
I am disappointed by hearing the work you do there, I was expecting C++ using OpenCL or OpenMP on distrubuted networks, or building Integrated Circuits (ICs) like ASICs on FPGAs, when you said C# .NET I was like 🤦♂
Questions. At any point did you feel like a peasant while riding the train? Was the train ever full outside metropolitan Miami and Orlando? From this video it looks like ticket cost will barely cover the cost of the electricity and operational overhead. Or maybe the $12 meals will generate Billions taken from the taxpayers. Other thamnopening day, has a train ever sold out? Can you not afford a car, even a used Honda?
I actually felt like the train was very luxurious! I only rode it from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale, so I can't speak to the crowdedness, but I think it started to fill up more once we got to Boca and kept heading south.
A colleague just got a new device refresh (unfortunately I believe we only get them every 3 years, so I'm not eligible yet), and he said the new surface laptops weren't available yet. He ended up getting a surface 6 (and couldn't get the surface pro). Hopefully they will allow it by the time I am up for a device upgrade 🤞
Great video. And thanks for the salary disclose! Glassdoor said 120-190k. Is level 61 a microsoft payscale? Your GA tech masters certainly paid off. 2 years and 6 figures!
Ayoooo my guy! Good to see you again! It is always a good time when you upload! Looking forward to this one! I have two years left with my degree, and been following you, if recall since you started taking G Tech masters xD Which is the reason I found you! But yeah, since then many things has changed! Yet, I still want to do my masters, yet not with Georgia Tech.
Yes. Microsoft gives certain credit according to grades. I am a junior engineer in malaysia and my food quota is around 250usd per week, which is plenty. At the end of month if you cannot finish the credit, you can purchase groceries from MS store and stock in my fridge! My cabinet is full of pringles now lol.
What did you do to prepare for each course in advance? Did you read recommended textbook for each course? Asking this because I wanted to know the best strategy
Some of these salaries are bonkers. I check Levels every once in a while, it gets more depressing every year. At 9YOE (looking at staff in the next 2-3 years), my salary has actually gone down, with inflation included, over the last 5 years. That's just the norm in my region, if anyone's thinking of moving to "silicon slopes" for work, I really don't recommend it.
Hey @bryan_truong, can you tell me if i had to turn down the admission offer/ not join the programme after applying due some personal problems, would my future applications for the same programmes be considered or will I be blacklisted?
It's very white, bland, segregated and extremely boring! Not walkable, no street lights during the night. Food is terrible, public transit it trash. So many are mentally ill, can't believe the amount of young people on drugs here, homelessness is outta hand, shootings, stabbings, disastrous and deadly I-40 highway, everyone seems to be afraid of one another...must I go on!(?) I think if you are afraid of being with yourself day in and day out, this city will drive you to suic*de. Boredom is what's causing mental health and drug related issues here. I can't wait for June 2025 which is when my lease expires. I want OUT!!!😵
Great video! I'm in Australia now trying to get a graduate internship at IBM. This video helped me get an overview of the process and how to growth in the company. Best of luck on your journey.
