How I Became a Software Engineer without CS Degree Part 2

Hello, in this video I'll be answering some FAQs about how I became a software engineer without a Computer Science degree or attending a Bootcamp.

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0:00 Introduction
1:15 SHOULD I ATTEND THE RECURSE CENTER?
2:33 COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES TAKEN IN COLLEGE?
3:12 HOW LONG DID THE PROCESS TAKE?
4:12 MY SALARY AS A SOFTWARE ENGINEER?
5:02 WHAT IS MY ROLE AT WORK?
6:32 HOW DID YOU LEARN PYTHON ?
7:11 WHAT PROJECTS DID I BUILD?

[atxgurl]

Just saw you on Millennial Money, and I was so impressed by your story! Keep it up!

[ebentee]

Whoever read this you'll be successful one day, let's do this together for the future

[Bukola]

Wow guys we are at 23K! I'm honestly so grateful <3
Timestamps
01:16: Should You Attend The Recurse Center
02:34: Computer Science Take In College
03:13: How long did the process take
04:15: My Starting Salary
05:02: What Is My Role At Work
06:34: How Did I Learn Python
07:14: What Projects Did I Build

[funastacia]

So happy that a video of you on Millennial Money was recommended to me :))

[phoenix-king]

This quality is no joke. From CNBC keep going

[AndrewHitti]

Your honesty is so refreshing 🙌🏼 Love how you actually spelled out salary expectations 💰💰A lot of people on here try to make becoming a software engineer sound easier than it is just for views, but you a real one. Studying 2 hours before work for 3 months?? That’s so impressive!! You earned that salary girl 👏🏼👏🏼

[Alexandriaatai]

I’ve been desperately searching for other black women in the engineering field. I’m in the middle of a bootcamp right now

[MisskikiCoconuts]

I came across your videos in my suggestions and you've inspired me. Im older than you, and also in NYC working as a fulltime Graphic Designer. I'm NOWHERE near your caliber but you've definitely inspired me to take a look into my life and career path and reimagine myself as something greater. You've worked hard and it's clear as day, its time to step my game up.

[joshuayang]

you are def on the come up! congrats on your channels fast growing progress

[ladanshaie]

So inspiring! I’m a 22 year old African female female who watched your CNBC video and I can’t wait to see where I’ll be when I’m 25! Keep it up!

[chinonsovictor]

I love how honest and sincere you tell your stories. Thank you for the inspiration as I'm just starting out as a self taught programmer. KEEP WINNING SIS', YOU MAY NOT KNOW THIS, BUT YOU'RE GIVING HOPE TO SOMEONE SOMEWHERE IN NIGERIA!👨🏿‍💻 😍💙

[TruckingWithTay]

Just saw your video with CNBC and I must say you’re awesome. Such as myself we’ve had many disadvantages, but managed to come out on the other side. Congratulations keep working hard and moving forward. Just subscribed to your channel, God bless you🙏 🇳🇬

[doseofkaila]

I would love to see a video on negotiating salary, did you find it hard or intimidating to do?

[laterrydorsey]

That was actually the most incredible video.... I'm tremendously impressed. What did it for me was the data visualization project. It's exactly the type of project I've been thinking about doing but didn't know how to go about it. An interactive map that displays data like a popup. Very very impressive journey you Thanks for making these videos, it's inspiring, not only am I going to learn Python, I will take another Crack at

[sleepysartorialist]

I am just getting back to coding after years of not doing it while in between contract work and Graham Stephen covered your episode of Millennial Money. I'm glad you have this youtube channel. I am learning a lot from your videos.

[JugglingFinance]

Thank you. Very informative video. I'm learning Python currently. Hopefully I can get a job within the next 6 months. Can you do a video about negotiation tips and strategies and what you did?

[MikePitt]

Congrats on your success, Bukola! I have been watching your videos for a while and then saw you on Millennial Money. Keep up the good work. 🙏 👍

[MSP]

I just wanted to say, last year I was looking into going the software engineering route and wanted to get my degree in CS. I’m in the finance industry and honestly idk if I see myself doing it for too long. After watching your videos, and realizing I can self teach myself most of the information (and I know it will take a while) I’ve decided to go for it. My husband is on board as well. I’m 25 with a full time job so going back to college doesn’t make sense. Anyway, thank you so much your videos are amazing!

[josephomoyajowo]

Okare jor Bukola! Well done.... you'll be a very good instructor with the way you explain things in details

[MichaelOrtega]

Graham Stephan made a video about you and told everyone to subscribe 👏