Java Mawstah

I've been developing my talent of programming in Java, lately.

As a programmer, I am excellent at thinking through logical problems.  My main weakness is training and experience.  Pretty big weakness, but that's why I'm developing that talent.  I developed a rock, paper, scissors game and began trying to port it as an applet that can be run in a web browser.  As I started, I realized that I was much more interested in developing apps for smart devices.  So, I downloaded the android SDK.  I developed a rock, paper, scissors game for android.

It may not sound like much, mostly because it isn't much, but it was a big learning step.  I've developed my first applications from concept to finish!  And the android app works on my phone.

I hope to make an app that accomplishes what my Google doc talent charting does.  It will require a lot of practice developing apps that can store and recall data from the cloud.  I'm not sure that it'll be my next step in learning to program in java and android SDK, but it's a good goal.  More realistically, I'll go back and get my rock, paper, scissors game to work as an applet in a web browser.

I applied to another job today.  I didn't get the jobs with Illinois CancerCare or Prairie Education and Research Center, and I sent an e-mail asking what I can do to increase my chances in the future.  Both application experiences were excellent, and I've invited them to consider me for future positions.  Illinois CanerCare particularly interested me after going through the interview process.

I'm hoping to do everything possible to get myself into a good job.  So, I'm considering applications to Masters/PhD programs.  It's uncomfortable having as much training as I have and only having a B.S. to show for it.  A B.S. in Neuroscience at BYU is nothing to look down on, and my training in Med School was really valuable.  But I'm not sure that employers know how to use me.  I can do a lot of stuff; I have lots of strengths and talents, and I'm improving and increasing my skills all the time.

Well, wish me luck.  I think I'll set up an appointment with Dr. Headman to discuss my goals and tune-up my career plan.