How to Break into Computer Science as a Non-Traditional Student

Together, we welcome you to join us in an open conversation about how to break into computer science and enter industry as a non-traditional student.  Hear from female UW Bothell alumni who transitioned into computer science with a nine-month Graduate Certificate in Software Design & Development program, and a global talent acquisition senior manager at Getty Images about the landscape of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in industry and tips for locking in and shining in an interview.

Facilitator: Elizabetha Scallon, Alexa Startups & Fund – GTM & Operations at Amazon, prior UW Director, CoMotion Labs: Fluke Hall, HQ, Spokane, Startup Hall & CoMotion MakerSpace

**Panel: ** LaQuita Hester, Senior Manager, Global Talent Acquisition, Getty Images

Kelsey Stemm, Software Engineer at Microsoft, 2016 UW Bothell Alumna Graduate Certificate in Software Design & Development

Emily Hsu, Software Engineer at T-Mobile, 2017 UW Bothell Alumna Graduate Certificate in Software Design & Development, MSCSSE ‘20

Pradnya Sahasrabudhe, Sr. Business Systems Analyst at Nintendo

Agenda 6:00-6:10 p.m. Welcome & Intro

6:10-6:50 p.m. Open conversation with panel

6:50-7:10 p.m. Q&A

7:10-7:30 Networking