Listen "Sebastian Ramirez: my aspirations and predictions as a Computer Science student in the Latin American tech field"
Episode Synopsis
Join Liz Wilkinson, a Senior Careers Consultant at the University of London Careers Service, as she discusses with Sebastian Ramirez, a current student enrolled in BSc Computer Science at UoL. Sebastian will share his motivation to pursue a degree in Computer Science with specialism in AI and Machine Learning, his decision of opting for a remote course and his recipe to balance work, life and online learning effectively. He will also describe the tech sector in Latin America and give his suggestions as a student stepping into this ever-changing field.Key points:[01:18] – Presentation of Sebastian Ramirez[01:43] – Sebastian experience as a BSc Computer Science student (UoL) and his motivation to study this discipline[02:42] - Which have been the best aspects of the BSC Computer Science course[03:33] – Which soft skills did you acquire thanks to the course[05:04] – Google student Developer Club overview[06:44] – A typical study day[08:18] – Sebastian recipe for a healthy study/life balance when studying remotely[09:50] – Sebastian’s careers ambitions[11:19] – Areas of particular interest in IT[12:10] – Where do you aspire to work in the Latin American context[17:56] – Challenges and opportunities of working in Technology in Latin America[20:16] – How to navigate the computer science market as a careers starter[20:15] – Skills useful in this marketRelevant links:Google Developer Student Club @ UoL - YouTubeDeveloper Student Club @ UoL at Google Developer Student Clubs University of London (community.dev)Google Developer Student Clubs | Google for Developers ( presentation from Google website) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.