“Computer Science has zero marginal cost and there are no limits, you can use your creativity to builds whatever you want”.  These inspiring words from Sumon Islam recently graduated from City College of New York. Mr. Islam is currently working under Federal Agency as a computer analyst. Throughout the interview, Mr. Islam passionately speaks about his past how became computer scientist and one and half year experience at his work.  The voice of his tone was determined and enjoy working as a computer analyst. He also discusses the struggle he had to face to achieve his goal. Mr. Islam was interested too major in Mechanical engineering because when he was a child, he used to break his toy apart and try to put them back together. After his second year of college, he changed his major to computer science. Islam noticed that there is huge potential in Computer Science more than 90% of the job will be related to coding.

     As an immigrant who has no idea about the education System in United State Mr. Islam completed his bachelor’s degree at The City College of New York, after facing many obstacles.  Mr. Islam the biggest obstacle he faced in his first year of college. when he came to the United State from Bangladesh, he was not very familiar with the education system. He had no friends in college and he could not fully speak English, as a result, he could not do very well in his freshman year. At the beginning of sophomore, Mr. Islam starts to make some friends and communicate more with other people which helped him to get back in the track. One thing that Mr. Islam noticed while he was in college that making new friends is one of the best ways to gather information. They also gave him advice about which professor to take and which professors to avoid. “Sometimes having a professor who can not teach properly is a problem because you have to learn everything on your own,” said Islam.  Whenever Islam had free time he uses that time in computer to practice coding. He learned a different programing language, which helped him a lot in his class whenever he take new Computer Science class he would be familiar with the language. By learning more programing language Mr. Islam was one step ahead of his classmates.

     Mr. Islam believes that the best way to do well in Computer Science class is to learn to code on your own and do as many internships as possible. I asked if he did any internships? Mr. Islam replied he did not because he was working full-time jobs to support his family. Mr. Islam recommended me to do as many internships as I can because it will help me when looking for an entry-level job. Mr. Islam did some experience in leadership in various fields but not related to computer science. This method helped him to complete his Bachelor’s and got a job at the Federal agency. Mr. Islam works about eight hours a day five days a week. His role in the company as a computer analyst. His jobs are to developing software,  management of computer systems, and fixing bugs in the computer, etc. When asked how often writing appears in work, Mr. Islam replied by saying writing is a big part of his jobs wether it English or computer language he pretty much writes all day. He uses email to communicate with others in a week he at least spends two to three hours writing an email.

     Writing code and email is not the only thing Mr. Islam does he have face to face conversation with his team at work. Mr. Islam shares his idea in conference something that requires leadership skills for Mr. Islam he already has experience of leadership from college. He is been working on a federal agency for less than two years already he admires the jobs and very passionate about his work. When asked if there is any advice that he can give me which will help me too because of successful computer scientists. Mr. Islam suggested me to learn many programming languages as I can and practice code whenever I have free time, “The more programming languages you learn more opportunities you will find” said Mr. Islam.

     Mr. Islam and I shared the same goal alongside our common interest we both started our most significant step toward our dream from the City College Of New York. Mr. Islam was encouraged to become a computer scientist when he moved to the united states and noticed the growth of Artifical intelligence(AI). However, I was inspired by my high school economics teacher. His name is CT Chan, he helped me to realize the fourth industrial revolution will be about AI. As a result, there will be many opportunities for computer scientists. What motivated Mr. Islam to work hard is his parent’s sacrifices that they did for Mr. Islam so he can have bright futures. Just like him, I am also encouraged by my parents which make me work hard to achieve my dream so that one day I can make my parents proud. Throughout the interview, Mr. Islam was determined about his jobs after listing to his story of success it Inspired me even more to become someone who is practicing coding. I do enjoy coding and practice coding every day to create something new even if it’s simple and accomplishes something on my own help me to improve my creativity.