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• Help developers of all levels learn about Microsoft technologies

• Educate & InspireTechnical Evangelist

• Students

• Startups and Entrepreneurs

• Businesses and Enterprise DevelopersAudience

• Build apps, prototypes, demos, games, POCs, hardware, gadgets

• Author articles, blogs, white papers, courses, videos, etc.What I Do

• Speak at professional conferences, colleges, meetups, etc.

• Host events, workshops, seminars, hackathons, code camps, etc.Presentations

• Always… keeping my technical skills sharp is critical: I’m never done!

• Research to discover the next big thing, and how to build itLearn, Learn, Learn

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Nerds?

Pocket protectors?

Stylish glasses?

High paying jobs?

Video games?

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Network Engineer $94,000

Software Developer $102,550

Information Systems Manager $129,130

Lawyer $130,880

Source: United States Department of Labor, National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Surgeon $230,540

Fashion Designer $72,620

Sports Agent $88,620

Registered Nurse $67,930

Police Officer $57,770

Plumber $52,950

Choreographer $44,930

Carpenter $44,520

Meat Cutter $30,00

File Clerk $28,030

Receptionists $27,050

Welder $36,020

Software Developer - $410

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Business Administration

Engineering

Accounting

Economics

Computer Science

Source: http://education.yahoo.net/articles/best_degrees_for_job_offers.htm?kid=1O1ZK

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Source: http://code.org/promote

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Product Manager

Project Manager

Business Analyst

Developer / Architect

Tester, Quality Control

Account Manager, Tech Sales

User Experience Designer

Network Engineer, IT Support

Hardware Engineer

Trainer, Writer, Docs

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Your own business!

Technology Companies

Consulting Firms

Financial OrganizationsWells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, DB

Deloitte, Accenture, KPMG

Microsoft, Google, Apple

EntertainmentElectronic Arts, Activision

Any Company / IndustryPharma, Manufacturing, Retail,

BioTech, Healthcare, Education,

Engineering, Transporation,

Automotive, Government, etc.

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MOBILE APPS

Step 1: Subscribe to DreamSpark

Step 2: Microsoft Virtual Academy

Step 3: appstudio.windows.com

Step 4: Get Visual Studiohttp://aka.ms/vsc2013

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No 3: dotBlox

Enterprise Mobility Solutions… in 2002!

No 2: Camera e-Motion

VFX & Motion Control for the movie industry

Robots!!!

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Math

Geometry

Business Classes

Science (Physics)

Computer (any)

Art & Graphic Design

English / Grammar

Clubs (learn teamwork!)

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Management

Information Systems

Electrical Engineering

Economics, Marketing

Business Administration

Computer Science

Mathematics

Human Computer

Interaction (HCI)

Clubs (learn teamwork!)

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Microsoft YouthSpark Hub: http://aka.ms/yhub

DigiGirlz.com

DreamSpark.com

MicrosoftVirtualAcademy.com

Code.org

Meetup.com (Local clubs and organizations)

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TouchDevelop

touchdevelop.com

Project Spark

projectspark.com

Construct 2

scirra.com

GameMaker

yoyogames.com

Unity

unity3d.com

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What do I like best about my career?

What do I dislike about my career?

What are the most important skills?

Is a license or certification required?

Recommendations for people interested in a

technology career?

What does the job outlook look like?

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