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Ever wonder where our
alumni go after graduation? We have put together a list of our most recent
graduates and the positions they have secured after graduating with an FIU
degree.
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Have you landed the job of your dreams?
Want to know what jobs your classmates obtained after graduation?
We will be featuring the Class of 2005 graduates in our upcoming webpage. Send in your name, company name, position, company location and even a short comment on your new job to careerpath@cs.fiu.edu. |
Here is a list of all the companies that have hired our FIU-CIS
graduates.
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Last Updated: Tue, May. 27th, 2008 - 9:05 am EDT
A university degree is measured by the success of its alumni. CIS is proud to have graduated such successful alumni as the ones featured on this website. Read the interviews below for more information on where some of our successful alumni have gone and what they have to say about their FIU degrees. Look out for more Alumni features in the future.
If you are an FIU School of Computing and Information Sciences alumni we would like to feature you!
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Dr.Bernard Parenteau
MA- Economics '93, MS- Computer Science '95, PhD- Computer Science '98
Company: Florida Logic
Position: President
Location: Redmond, WA
How has your FIU degree helped prepare you for your career?
It has helped on a number of levels. I was exposed to theory and practice on a wide array of subjects, which gave me a well-rounded background and a broad perspective. This background and perspective has provided the starting point to investigate a number of topics and opportunities. And the degree itself serves to confirm the knowledge and academic experience, which is helpful in business as well as the academic world.
Would you have changed anything about your experience at FIU?
Overall it was very positive. I do not have any specific details that I would change.
Are there any words of advice that you have for our current students?
For graduate students I would give advice that is applicable to any field, not only Computer Science: think early and often about the area of concentration that you would like to go into. This includes not only studying and researching the subject matter, but also thinking concretely about your thesis or dissertation, and investigating the potential for business and the commercial and academic job markets.
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Timothy Walker
BS- Computer Science '92
Company: FIU
Position: Network Security Manager
How has your FIU degree helped prepare you for your career?
For the several years that I was a developer at FIU building student information systems (kiosks, web registration, digital library, and others), the degree was directly applicable. Since then, it has only been in principle, but the degree's theoretical foundation is evident in my approach to computing. My work as a supplement author for various publishers and in my teaching has certainly not suffered by my degree from FIU.
Would you have changed anything about your experience at FIU?
Early adoption should be the banner we fly under in technology, and computer science in general, and I do wish that the experience had seen that banner more often.
Are there any words of advice that you have for our current students?
Don't give up, and don't be afraid to try new approaches. The theory is your framework and computers are your tools, but the best tool you have is the processor in your head, there is no cookie-cutter recipe for success, only hard work and determination.
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Adityavan Gir
BS- Computer Science '88
Company: Gir International
Position: President/Owner
How has your FIU degree helped prepare you for your career?
The various computer science courses at FIU helped form a solid foundation. I started my carreer as a programmer. Even though I had to learn a new programming language for my first job, I was able to apply the general principles of programming from my experience at FIU. I was productive and billing my time within two weeks!
Would you have changed anything about your experience at FIU?
One of drawbacks I felt was that we didn't have any real life projects within the curriculum. Although we had a solid foundation, we had to work harder and learn new programming languages and techniques. For instance, we had no exposure to mordern databases or database programming. I am sure the curriculum and the types of courses have changed considerably since 1988. Assuming that the students now have better exposure, I wouldn't change a thing. The atmosphere, the professors, and fellow students made it an enjoyable experience. Most of my friends today are the people I met at FIU many years ago.
Are there any words of advice that you have for our current students?
Pay attention to the details. This is what separates the great computer scientists from average computer scientists. This aspect applies to all industries; however, it is particularly important to the information technology industry. And of course, the usual, work hard and aim high. Hard work takes one a long way. Additionally, work on your communication skills, both written and verbal. This is an extremely important quality one can possess, yet it is most often ignored. Besides the hard work and inherent talent, communication skills are absolutely essential if one wants to achieve success in their carreer. My final words of wisdom are don't focus only on your carreer. Try to balance your life, exercise, eat well and generally take care of yourself and the ones close to you. All the best!
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Rafael Matheu
BS- Computer Science '86
Company: Ocean Bank
Position: IT Manager
How has your FIU degree helped prepare you for your career?
The FIU experience was instrumental in my career, primarily as a result of the challenging coursework and the professors. I am very proud to have graduated from FIU...and it seems to be constantly improving.
Would you have changed anything about your experience at FIU?
Back when I attended, the student body was almostly commuting. I wish we would have had the resources (i.e., dorms, sports facilities, etc.) currently available to the student body. Also, I would have obtained my Masters / MBA prior to formally entering the workforce.
Are there any words of advice that you have for our current students?
Stay the course, trust in your professors and the coursework, and network with your peers.
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