Career Path of a Software Engineer at E-commerce Company
Tristan's career path began with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Oregon State University in 2020, followed by a role at "Coding with Kids LLC" instructing children, and then a software engineering position at Protege LLC where they "work[ed] on tools for an e-commerce site," including backend development and localization. After two years and a recently completed Master's degree (2024), a job transition led to their current role at an advertising company.
Software Engineering, Career Development, E-commerce, Coding, Higher Education
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Tristan Hilbert
Software Engineer
Advertising Company
Major: Computer Science
Loyola Marymount University - Masters : Computer Science
Computer Science
Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Tristan's career path demonstrates a transition from teaching to software engineering, showcasing diverse skills.
2. His experience at Protege LLC, working on backend development for e-commerce, provides valuable insights into practical software engineering.
3. Earning a master's degree while working highlights the importance of continuous learning in this field and his dedication to professional growth.
Transcript
Could you walk me through your career path, starting with your experiences in college? Please include any internships or jobs you had before your current role.
I graduated with my bachelor's degree in Career Science from Oregon State University in 2020. During my senior year, I worked at Coding With Kids LLC, a small organization in Redmond, Washington, where I instructed kids through summer camps using code.
Six months after graduation, I left that job and moved on to Protege LLC, where I began my software engineering background. There, I worked on tools for an e-commerce site, such as creating backends for transferring points between individuals and ensuring searches were localized for international countries.
I worked at Protege for two years before I wanted to expand my knowledge base, so I started looking towards a master's degree. I graduated with my master's degree recently in 2024. I started my degree in 2022 and transitioned jobs during my last two semesters of schooling. And now I am here.