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What skills do I need to become an engineer (IT engineer or computer engineer)?

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James’s Answer

Hi Tanwani, I will answer your question in relation to what I do. Currently my position is a Technical Support Engineer at AT&T for Cisco products and services. Cisco is a global leader in centralized networking and telecommunications systems. To get started a good entry point would first be to obtain a CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associates) certification. With just that certification alone you will be hireable as an entry network associate. You would then increase your knowledge and obtain a CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional). At this level, you are an experienced network administrator and are hireable at almost any networking/tech/computer company such as AT&T, Cisco, Hewlett Packard etc..You have to remember networking is performed using routers, gateways etc and involves a high level of computer skills. Routers are basically networking computer systems. The last certification is left for those folks serious enough to pursue it and that would be to become a CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert)...or what we sometimes say Cisco Certified Infrastructure Engineers. These are high level engineers that demand upwards of $200k + a year.
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Mark’s Answer

Another aspect to consider is general interest in technology, ability to troubleshoot and think logically

University/College can help with that, but a lot of it can be gained just by trying to set up a PC/Laptop/Raspberry PI and load various software on it. If something doesn't work, look at the errors, search it in Google etc. and see where that leads you. Try a different OS etc.

Troubleshooting skills I learnt years ago are still useful when working through complex problems now
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Domhnall’s Answer

I would say you firstly need to embrace the idea that technology is ever-changing so you will be constantly updating your skills. Obtaining a degree in a relevant field (such as Computer Sciences) is a great basis but you will find that you will always (need to) learn on the job.

A keen interest in all things technology would indicate that a role as IT engineer is a good fit for you. Familiarise yourself with some of the major operating systems and programming languages. Keep abreast of changes in the industry with the increasing adoption of machine learning and artificial intelligence.

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Arin’s Answer

Hi Tanwani,

The way I like to describe engineering is we are the "magic" behind all of the buttons in the world. If you enjoy turning complex problems into elegant and seamless solutions, engineering is definitely for you.

It always starts with finding what's wrong/broken and coming up with a technological way to implement a fix. You'll use a wide variety of skills such as problem solving, math, programming, data analytics, etc. And engineering roles can vary vastly from job to job.

Arin recommends the following next steps:

Definitely start by thinking about what problems you want to solve and for what industry.
After finding problems, figure out the skills you would need to tackle those.
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Pravin’s Answer

1. If you have an interest in Problem Solving and want to solve these problems by writing code.
2. You have the ability and opportunities to make a big impact and solve the challenges faced by users OR customers.
3. When you see your programs are being used by customers OR end users and it is solving their challenges OR problems.
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Xin (Cindy)’s Answer

When you are junior, mostly hard skills like programming skills. As you progress, will need more problem solving skills and communication skills, and the drive to move things forward.

Xin (Cindy) recommends the following next steps:

get a degree in computer science
learn a programming language such as python to see whether you like it or not
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