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John's work combines: Technology, Business, and Problem Solving
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Database Architects:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Computer Science
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
First I had a passion for technology.
2.
Then I entered community college working towards a degree in technology.
3.
Then I started a part time entry level job in the technology field.
4.
Then I worked my way up to a fulltime job selling computer hardware.
5.
Then I started a consulting company writing software for small companies.
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Then I when to work at a consulting company writing software for medium to large size companies.
7.
Then I landed a job writing software for SQL server databases.
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Then I moved to database administration.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Parents:
You should get a college degree.
How I responded:
Follow your passion but be willing to start on the ground floor and work hard.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Moved back in with my parents, enrolled in a community college and started an entry level part time job in the computer field.