Wednesday November 10, 2010
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Dupuis Hall, Room 217

Making it Big in Software: The Insider's Guide to a Great Career

Abstract: You've studied programming, operating systems, databases, and
even wrapped your head around NP completeness.  What will it all mean when
you get into the working world? Will good grades in school translate to
success in the business world? How much money can you really make as a
software developer? What makes some people more successful than others in
corporate America? Learn the inside scoop in this talk about landing your
next job as a software professional, making successful project proposals,
driving innovation, honing your leadership skills, and making it to the
top. Filled with real world stories and exclusive insights from some of
the industry's biggest names - like Steve Wozniak (Apple), James Gosling
(founder of Java) and Linus Torvalds (Linux) Marissa Mayer (Google) - this
talk will be both valuable and entertaining. Guaranteed to be one of the
most meaningful discussions about your professional career you'll hear
before graduating.