In case you missed our meeting on Thursday, November 19th, 2018, we hosted Anna Kaplan, Full Stack Developer at General Atomics.
She started at Palomar Community College, first as a business major, but that changed after a course in computer science. Kaplan transferred to UCSD and graduated with a degree in math and computer science. Through an internship, she landed her first job with GKN Aerospace. The initial internship position was for project management, but through hard work, a computer science position was created for her.
Kaplan’s Tips for Success:
- Develop strong communication skills
- Show you have experience working with people
- Focus on what you know! Highlight your experiences.
- Make sure your resume is clear and straight-forward.
- Step out of your comfort zone!
- If you’d like to speak to Anna Kaplan please contact the chapter so we can introduce her to you.
Notable Questions for Kaplan:
What do you work on day-to-day?
I work on a team that builds software ranging from finance to engineering processes.
Is there room to grow from where you are?
There is room to grow at GA. I talked to HR to get approval for my Master’s certificate program and I’m thankful that I have this great opportunity to further my education.