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Lindsay's work combines: Engineering, Numbers, and Problem Solving
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Computer Science
University of Southern Maine
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Software Quality Assurance Analysts & Testers:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Computer Science
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Was sort of a trouble maker growing up, not interested in computers.
2.
Went to college to escape my home town, with no idea what I wanted to do.
3.
Wanted to try something difficult and wanted to make money doing it.
4.
First time I felt academically challenged and interested in my life was in the comp sci program.
5.
Graduated in 5 years, after one interview I insisted on being hired for a job in a small town in NH.
6.
Within 2 years we were acquired by Microsoft, and I was living in Seattle.
7.
After 7 years - had our first child and moved back home to be close to family.
8.
One more child later and still solving difficult problems and enjoying remote work at Microsoft.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Teachers:
'I really don't think you should try it, it is a very difficult class. Computer science is very hard.' - My college 'advisor'
How I responded:
I talked over her and ignored her and told her to sign me up for the class.