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Ali Malik, ILM graduate working at Microsoft Headquarters, Seattle, USA, lectures at UMT
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April 24, 2012
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Problem solving skills and programming proficiency is a must for success in computer science careers. This was stated by Ali Malik, ILM graduate currently working as Software Development Engineer at Microsoft Headquarters, Seattle, USA during a special talk delivered at the UMT campus. He was addressing students of UMT on the topic of career development in computer science.
Addressing the jam packed seminar room, Ali threw light on the ins and outs of achieving success in computer science careers in Pakistan and abroad. He assured UMT students that no extraordinary brilliance is required for making a mark in the field of computer science. This is a field that does not require any special natural skill. The emergence of computer science is a great blessing for developing countries because people with average intelligence can survive in the field and make good money. He advised the students to maintain good GPA during their studies but concentrate more on developing more expertise in what they know.
Ali apprised everyone that in Pakistan there are two major career paths for computer science graduates: they may become core programmers or testers. However, core programmers enjoy more prestige and financial benefits than testers. Other fields for computer science graduates include research and program management.
He concluded by saying that computer science gives great respect to those who pursue it vigorously. The minimum core criteria for hiring in any company involves problem solving skills, efforts aimed at reaching solutions and making those solutions more efficient.
At the end, a question and answer session was held. Students asked a wide range of questions ranging from hiring processes at Microsoft to the relevance of computer science courses to current industry practices. Ali answered all queries in a comprehensive manner and encouraged students to give their best to this field.
Mubasher Baig, Chairperson, Department of Computer Science, thanked the distinguished speaker for giving such an informative lecture and presented a bouquet as a token of appreciation.
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