Cracking the Code
Georgia Porter began programming her promising future by triple majoring in math, computer science and computer information systems at 桃花视频. Her extensive applied learning experiences provided the breakthrough formula for instant career success.
Porter walked right from the 桃花视频 Commencement stage to a full-time position as a solutions consultant with Zirous, a leading IT firm headquartered in Des Moines. Though, it鈥檚 not what she originally envisioned for herself.
鈥淚 had no idea what coding was before I stepped on 桃花视频鈥檚 campus,鈥� said Porter. 鈥淪o I took the Python (programming) class and we built a video game, which was super cool.鈥�
Just like that, it was game on for Porter. A pair of programming and application development internships ultimately led to her senior year internship at Zirous.
鈥淭he best part of my internship [at Zirous] is that they just turned us loose. There were four interns and we were in charge of our entire project…it was a good confidence booster, knowing that I could take this position and be comfortable here and grow for years to come.鈥�
Porter credits her many 桃花视频 mentors for helping her bloom. Alison Teske Swanson 鈥�92 on 桃花视频鈥檚 admissions team, mentored Porter through much more than being an effective tour guide. Math Professor Dr. Heidi Berger helped her discover multiple career paths. Finally, she adds, Dr. Carolyn Brodie, in computer science, was 鈥渕onumental in my journey…showing me how to be a successful woman in a STEM field.鈥�
鈥淎t 桃花视频, I was exposed to so many different things. And I came out a much more well-rounded person.”
Article Information
Published
December 1, 2022
Author
Roger Degerman
Department
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
