Python, like any other programming language, is a necessity to know in some workplaces. Software Engineers, Software Developers, and Security Analysts are a few to name. My goal is to not only learn python but other programming languages such as C++, Java, and SQL. Once I know enough of these (I doubt I will master these anytime soon), I want to get a job as an Information Security Analyst.
Information Security Analysts have an average annual salary of $90,120 as of 2015. The world around us is covered with technology and new tech is being developed all the time. Information Security Analysts are paid to basically try to break software. They look for ways that the bad guys could use to use something maliciously, once they do that, they fix the problem.
Learning Python and other programming languages is crucial to being an Information Security Analyst. I want to work for a big company such as Google, Palantir, Amazon, etc. To further my education, I plan to do dual enrollment in college: a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s in Computer Science.
My sister, a statistics major, had to take a computer science course in which she learned both Python and C++. By starting now, I have created a solid foundation which will help me later in college. Students that have not learned programming beforehand may have a hard time in class, or at least, I will be ahead of the curve.
I am glad that I have embraced my passion early on which will help me later in life. I plan on continuing to learn Python, C++, and any other language that interests me – the more the better!
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