Java Hadoop Developer in Atlanta, GA $141,000 (Average)

[↓R↑LYB]

Wow good thing im starting young. I been peeped that IT Game.


What is your recommended path? helpdesk - network/system admin - ??? - hadoop


Would a major in IT info systems be unnecessary or will it help on my path? Which certs are game changing?

Read through the thread breh.

vhttp://www.thecoli.com/threads/it-certs-and-careers-lets-discuss-it.9043/

 

[↓R↑LYB]

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO MAJOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE TO BE IN IT!!!!!!!!!

Information services is just fine


now if you want to do all that math shyt.....be my guess

You both will make the same amount at the same job

This. The major is pretty fukking irrelevant.

 

[↓R↑LYB]

For web development, stick with the javascript, html, and css. Learn about the various javascript libraries out there, cause there are tons of special groups that get together and create these useful tools on the side (d3js - data visualization library, emberjs and angularjs - javascript structure libraries). If you can find these groups in your area, go to there meetings. And definitely hang out with your developer friends. They may be awkward, but they know how to use a computer. Make sur you get a good grasp of development though, These libraries can be a bit overwhelming.

Then there is back end development, which usually will involve more OO languages - Java, C++ , C#, VB, etc. The cool things about these is if your in the right place, you'll learn various SQL languages, create and interact with web services, and learn about specialized technologies (Hadoop is one) that people will pay a ton for someone who knows how to work those items (The more you can make work together, the better).

But the main thing is to understand whats going on. Most people get paid this money because they know their craft and make educated decisions.

This. The key is you have to really know your shyt, which is why you gotta love the job. It'll make getting to the top a damn cake walk.

 

[Regular Developer]

SQL in college but that was 3-4 yrs ago. I still know all the logic and stuff when it comes to OOP and Database stuff, heck I read code and stuff now, I just don't do any hands on programming or maintaining of these items. I`m a BA so my focus is mainly requirements,tech doc, and working with the client (they tend to be PMs, Analyst, other Business positions more so than technical guys) directly.

Ok, thats good. For being a BA, you have one side of it, figuring out what the client wants. I had to learn that position, but I was coming from the technical side so it was a little rough. Umm, what you may want to start out with is creating spreadsheets with charts and graphs in excel. Or if you want, you can find a free version of Qlikview (I would say qliksense, but that's not refined yet) or Tableau and look for tutorials.

With BI there a couple sides and they fit into an overall system:

Data Entry -> Data Storage -> Data extraction - >Data Transformation -> Data Visualisation

Those bolded three are the BI side of things. Data transformation is a bit more advanced and extraction is really just knowing how to connect to a data store and write sql. Data visualisation is really about asking a question of the data and then displaying it correctly. Thats pretty much a BI in super simple terms.

 

[you're NOT "n!ggas"]

This is why I love TheColi so many brothers tryna put each other up on game so we can eat

I still haven't started yet, but I'm really tryna prepare myself mentally to be dedicated to learning how to code. I'm on the computer all the time, and I've learned through other shyts just how the hard work and dedication can pay off. I don't know much of anything about it though, so it's all overwhelming. All those fukking acronyms I don't know where to start. I hear about these languages and programs, whatever all the time, but I never hear about the math... how much MATH are ya'll putting into this work?

 

[Regular Developer]

This is why I love TheColi so many brothers tryna put each other up on game so we can eat

I still haven't started yet, but I'm really tryna prepare myself mentally to be dedicated to learning how to code. I'm on the computer all the time, and I've learned through other shyts just how the hard work and dedication can pay off. I don't know much of anything about it though, so it's all overwhelming I hear about these languages and programs, whatever all the time, but I never hear about the math... how much MATH are ya'll putting into this work?

The main thing about math, is really to help you understand how to apply concepts. I'm more on the BI side, so more of the focus is on Grouping, ifs, ands, nots, ors. I've heard people use linear algebra. I would assume that would be for graphics. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discrete_mathematics)

 

[DIMES]

bruh

 

[CarltonJunior]

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO MAJOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE TO BE IN IT!!!!!!!!!

Information services is just fine


now if you want to do all that math shyt.....be my guess

You both will make the same amount at the same job

pos rep

 

[dark_magic]

Imagine making the money of being a Big data developer....and fukking all the easy puzzy in a call center at the same time......

It is always a bad idea to fish of company pier ....

Always keep work and play separate.

 

[dark_magic]

If you go to college, consider a degree in computer science. A BS is all you'll need.

CIS (Computer Information Systems) can be a good route to traverse as well.

 

[King Sun]

Ya'll better get on that Qlikview, Tablaeu, and Javascript. RIght now with data, its about helping people see their data right, so being a web developer and knowing data, youll be good for a while. Might need to know R in the future though.

where do a start breh

 

[Yup]

Getting free training in Hadoop starting next Thursday for 12 weeks..paid for by my job.....

had this negotiated as part of their counter-offer when i put in my 2-week notice.......

http://www.indeed.com/salary?q1=Hadoop Developer&l1=Atlanta, Ga

Congrats...wish you the best. Nice to see coli guys getting established.





























So...when are you getting married?

 

[Hiphoplives4eva]

Advice to a Freshman in college? I'm in Intro to Programming learning Javascript and HTML right now.. shyt is easy and enjoyable enough so far, it's just all the time consuming math courses that accompany a Comp Sci major which I don't fukk with.

Any game for a young brother at the beginning of his career path would be much appreciated.

Take as many HARD CLASSES you can afford. Your goal should be to be as knowledgable as possible on courses where you can get certs. Certs are what get you hired (in addition to contacts). Go to national conventions for IT, Computer engineers, etc. Join your local IT intrest group. If it doesn't exist make one. Creating and establishing connects with like minded individuals should be your goal.

And when you get a chance fukk bytches. But please don't impregnate anyone unless she is wifey to be.

Good luck young man.

 

[director_of_bands]

......plotting:seriously:

 

[Serious]

@acri1 you should be by now