(Video had to be sent to Mrs. Ecke)
I mentored with Andy Crozier at Hall County M.I.S.
My research topic was “Why are computer engineers important?”
Working at MIS was very beneficial to me. It allowed me to get experience working with the insides of computers and how they are put together. One day I will be designing them.
I presented to the computer apps class at East Hall on 4/21/14.
The video was uploaded to Mrs. Ecke’s computer.
1. What successes have you experienced? What did they mean to you?
Being able to help the with networking and remoting into computers by using my own experience was rewarding. Also by being able to provide assistance with trouble shooting problems was rewarding also. All my successes at my mentorship allow me to be pleased with myself about how much I am learning on my way to reach my goal.
2. What setbacks have you experienced? What did you learn from those setbacks?
Trying to remember everything in my mentorship. All the IP addresses, command prompt actions. It gets hard having to remember everything. I learned that as I go through college I will be able to take more time to remember this all and be more prepared. I do know that there is a lot to know about computers, but I also know I love the technology.
1. What is your definition of an engineer? Definition of a computer engineer?
2. Why are engineers important? Why are computer engineers important?
3. What are the characteristics of a great computer engineer?
4. Does a degree in computer engineering limit the amount of jobs you can take, or is it a broad spectrum of careers? Please elaborate on the types of work a computer engineer can get in to.
5. How much is there an overlap between computer and electrical engineering?
6. Does coding play a major part in a computer engineer’s workload?
7. What got you interested in computer engineering?
8. If you could do another engineering specialty, other than computer engineering, what would it be and why?
9. How interchangeable are computer and software engineers? Are their projects and work similar?
10. What is the typical day for a computer engineer?
11. What companies have you worked for or have had students work for after receiving a degree in computer engineering?
12. How much of an impact do computer engineers have on the lives of people?
13. Is computer engineering a career field that is here to stay?
Career Path: If you wanted to follow in the career path of someone at your internship site, what would you need to do to make this happen?
I would need to go to college for IT. To follow the path of my mentor I would need to go into networking, networking administration and be trained by companies on how to use their equipment.
Workload: How does the organization distribute the level of work among the staff? How equitable do you believe the distribution is?
Each employee has their specialty. Such as, networking, computers, coding, phones, etc. I believe that the distribution is very fair. Each person does their own task that they have a specialty in. They don’t have to worry about doing a task that is unfamiliar to them, chances are someone else is familiar with that and they do that job. If it ever involve the knowledge of another work, they can easily contact each other for help. The distribution makes it all run effectively.
Tasks: What types of tasks are you discovering that you enjoy or excel at completing? Which ones are less attractive or fulfilling?
I enjoy working with the servers and all around enjoy being around all the technology. The main job is troubleshooting network problems for the county, but they always are completing their on projects. This isn;t exactly computer engineering, but being around all the technology and computers is as close as I can get.
The least attractive part is doing the administrative part at the end of the day. Completing e-mails and paperwork, etc. Other than that, it is all pretty cool.
Culture/Collegiality: The culture at my mentorship is a live healthy one. All the workers know each other and are willing to help each in any way they can. They joke and have, but also work hard. My ideal employer would be a place in which I could have fun an turn to a fellow co-worker for help whenever I needed it. My mentorship is a place that does just that.
Collaboration: My mentorship works for the county and the people working there need good people skills. When I travel with them across the county, they all seem to know each other and talk as if they have known each other forever.
Mentoring: The mentorship I am getting is far above my expectation. I never thought that I could learn so much. My mentor doesn’t mind to let me try things and is always prepared to answer any questions that I may have. I haven’t seen any informal menotring. It is all professional and is working to where I can learn all that I can.
Website: My website’s URL is http://jdholl.weebly.com/
I need to know why computer engineers are so important.
I want to know more about what computer engineers really do and how type of careers are associated with a degree in computer engineering
I will research to determine the reason why computer engineers are vital to many people’s lives and I will outline what computer engineers do.
I will most likely create a trifold poster and possibly develop a basic computer program which shows a little of what computer engineers do and what their job is like.
For my real inquiry I will try to interview a successful computer engineer and see what he/she does. I will possibly develop a computer program meaning I will have to freshen up on my coding skills to be able to create a good/working program.
1) Describe the most memorable experience you have had this semester in regards to the Honors Mentorship Program?
The first day meeting my mentor is my most memorable experience. I knew that I wanted to make a good first impression, but I was so worried about messing up. It all turned out great and it has been fun ever since.
2) What has been the biggest lesson learned during your first semester of your mentorship experience?
That time management is so important. Working at the mentorship takes time away from doing school work. So I must be able to plan accordingly to get all my work done. I don’t need to wait until the last minute and do a bunch of work that only hurts me and my performance.
3) How will you use this experience in the future? How has this experience changed your view of learning?
I can take this experience anywhere. What I am learning now I can apply to anything in the future. This includes working on my own or working to meet deadlines. This experience has shown me that I need to take learning into my own hands. It is up to me to decide what I learn and how much of it I retain.
4) How has it changed your view of the career area in which you are mentoring?
I have decided that I want to go into computer engineering rather than Civil engineering. This is because I have found a passion in computers.
Time: My time while at my mentor ship works out really well. I am usually there everyday for two hours. Sometimes I am being guided and taught. Other times I am left alone and tested with a project they present me. If I need help they are they to help me. It makes me very effective. It teaches me that I need to pay attention because I will soon be tested on it. It has allowed me to become more hardworking.
Building your Network: I have met to and spoken with multiple engineers. With each one I have met I have learned how they got their and what it takes to be in their job position. It has been great seeing building these relationships because each engineer I meet knows at least three more. The ones I work with will be able to get my name out to multiple engineers. A strong network will lead to an even larger network of engineers.
JD 