Week 4: Goals
We are almost half way through the first course! It is going great so far. This week lecture serves as a reminder of the potential benefits of setting clear, written goals for one's education and career. Having a defined path can significantly increase the likelihood of achieving greater success and satisfaction in one's professional life.
S.M.A.R.T
Specific.
Measurable.
Attainable.
Relevant.
Time Bound.
Personal Development Goals (Ongoing):
- Time Management:
- Reduce procrastination on assignments
- Plan and stick to weekly schedule
- Reduce social media screen time
- Measure progress weekly
- Communication Skills:
- Specifically focus on improving public speaking
- Set milestones (e.g., give a presentation, join a public speaking club)
- Track progress through feedback, presentations given, and increased confidence
Educational Goals:
Short-Term (Within 12 Months):
- Technical Skills:
- Brush up on Java (4 weeks)
- Learn basic computer vision with ML using TensorFlow (start with beginner projects)
- Secure an internship at a top tech company
- Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking:
- Practice algorithms for 10 minutes daily
- Participate in coding challenges
- Track progress through problem-solving ability
- Staying Current:
- Dedicate time daily to learning about general CS trends and AI/ML advancements
- Track progress through knowledge gained
- Career Preparation:
- Start actively seeking AI/ML career opportunities
- Network with professionals in the field
- Other Interests:
- Learn option trading (6 months)
Long-Term:
- Education:
- Earn a bachelor's degree in Computer Science (2 years)
- Earn a Master's degree (5 years)
- Career:
- Transition to an AI/ML role within 2 years of starting a career
- Potentially change companies for better opportunities within the AI/ML field
In about 18 month we will have to take the ETS (Major Field Test in Computer Science), from my reading this test evaluates the competencies and expertise of computer science graduates. Many universities rely on it to gauge the success of their computer science curriculums. It is 66 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours. It covers Covers a broad range of computer science topics, including algorithms, data structures, programming languages, software engineering, computer architecture, and operating systems. As of today and based on my grades throughout the years, I would say I will score 91%. This is now another goal of mine!
Good work on this Saria. Your action plan is much better than mine and gave me a better template to use.
ReplyDeleteSaria, your enthusiasm and dedication to your goals are inspiring. Your extra efforts towards personal development will undoubtedly serve you well in your journey to becoming an engineer in the AI and machine learning fields. You have a clear and well-structured plan, but make sure you don't hesitate to update and adjust your plans as you learn and grow. Keep up the great work, and remember to celebrate your progress along the way!
ReplyDeleteHi Saria. Your action plan is very thorough. It was smart to include both short term and long term goals for both your education and career along with ways to keep track of your progress towards those goals. Good job and best of luck.
ReplyDeleteHi Saria, your action plan is clear and concise and easy to follow. Can easily see what your short and long term goals are! I think if you keep on this path you'll be very successful in reaching your goals!
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