How I Became a Software Engineer without CS Degree Part 2

[@ebentee]

Whoever read this you'll be successful one day, let's do this together for the future

[@deonrich3149]

♥️

[@persephonebellum306]

Thanks 🙏🏾

[@xavirojas9312]

Thanks !

[@JaviXT]

we got this!

[@ebentee]

@@JaviXT 👏

[@atxgurl00]

Just saw you on Millennial Money, and I was so impressed by your story! Keep it up!

[@FahimehNamileh]

Yea, I watched that too and that's why I am here. Proud of her.

[@madegoodworld]

same!

[@Ifeyemi28]

Well done Bukola👏👏👏👏👏👏👏Super-duper proud of you girl! I came over from the break platform after Patricia reacted to one of your videos,you have won me over ...🤗 P.S; Can someone tell me what Millenial Money is please?

[@keneochuba6442]

@@Ifeyemi28 Check out this channel for Millenial Money: CNBC Make It

[@Bukola1]

Wow guys we are at 23K! I'm honestly so grateful

[@LucasFR11]

please invest in a good mic ^^ also thx for the vid

[@tobieazeez]

25k, keep it up 🇳🇬

[@yosra782]

I came from Patricia Bright's channal ^^

[@funastacia]

So happy that a video of you on Millennial Money was recommended to me :))

[@Bukola1]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@phoenix-king779]

This quality is no joke. From CNBC keep going

[@Bukola1]

Thank you!

[@MisskikiCoconuts]

I came across your videos in my suggestions and you've inspired me. Im older than you, and also in NYC working as a fulltime Graphic Designer. I'm NOWHERE near your caliber but you've definitely inspired me to take a look into my life and career path and reimagine myself as something greater. You've worked hard and it's clear as day, its time to step my game up.

[@nauticdixons]

Well said.

[@AndrewHitti]

Your honesty is so refreshing 🙌🏼 Love how you actually spelled out salary expectations 💰💰A lot of people on here try to make becoming a software engineer sound easier than it is just for views, but you a real one. Studying 2 hours before work for 3 months?? That’s so impressive!! You earned that salary girl 👏🏼👏🏼

[@Bukola1]

thank you! It was definitely tough to study before work, but the hours of work paid off!

[@SamianHQuazi]

@@Bukola1 My ex-girlfriend did a coding bootcamp about 5 years ago (Epicodus in Portland, OR) but wasn't able to find a job afterward. If you don't need a college degree to be a software engineer, and the barriers to entry are so low (i.e., a bootcamp that lasts only a few months), wouldn't a lot of people flood the market to be software engineers and bring down the median wages? After all, you can't have a professional license or credential to keep the supply-and-demand balanced in your favor.

[@jijijiji7290]

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[@joshuayang452]

you are def on the come up! congrats on your channels fast growing progress

[@Bukola1]

Thank you!

[@ladanshaie42]

So inspiring! I’m a 22 year old African female female who watched your CNBC video and I can’t wait to see where I’ll be when I’m 25! Keep it up!

[@chinonsovictor6531]

I love how honest and sincere you tell your stories. Thank you for the inspiration as I'm just starting out as a self taught programmer. KEEP WINNING SIS', YOU MAY NOT KNOW THIS, BUT YOU'RE GIVING HOPE TO SOMEONE SOMEWHERE IN NIGERIA!👨🏿‍💻 😍💙

[@TruckingWithTay]

Just saw your video with CNBC and I must say you’re awesome. Such as myself we’ve had many disadvantages, but managed to come out on the other side. Congratulations keep working hard and moving forward. Just subscribed to your channel, God bless you🙏 🇳🇬

[@Bukola1]

Aww thank you!

[@doseofkaila2589]

I would love to see a video on negotiating salary, did you find it hard or intimidating to do?

[@Bukola1]

Sure I can make a video about that! I was definitely scared when I negotiated but I'm really happy I did!

[@novdea]

Yes I would love to see the video as well. If you are coming out from bootcamp or learning your own, I am not sure what is the range is acceptable to ask for increase since there is no prior work experience within this field. Thanks.

[@Lu-hw1ce]

@@Bukola1 Please could you do the video to tell us how you went about it? It would be so helpful for many of us currently at this stage. Thanks a lot!

[@Soccercrazyigboman]

@@Bukola1 yes please would love to see a video about negotiating salary

[@TJ-ve5pw]

Was just about to ask for this!

[@malaikakirby242]

Thanks Queen, I’m a Kenyan American software engineer 👩‍💻. You’re amazing and I appreciate you!

[@Alexandriaatai]

I’ve been desperately searching for other black women in the engineering field. I’m in the middle of a bootcamp right now

[@mellowadoreintuition]

Its so nice to see! motivates me even more :)

[@Labelle1777]

Tajahnei Williams I wanna do that too

[@Labelle1777]

Tajahnei Williams I wanna take an associate on website dev administration to start.

[@Alexandriaatai]

@@Labelle1777 that's amazing! you have at least one person in your corner to start ✨

[@jxsinn]

It makes me happy to see black women in the field lol like yes get that 100k

[@sleepysartorialist]

I am just getting back to coding after years of not doing it while in between contract work and Graham Stephen covered your episode of Millennial Money. I'm glad you have this youtube channel. I am learning a lot from your videos.

[@laterrydorsey303]

That was actually the most incredible video.... I'm tremendously impressed. What did it for me was the data visualization project. It's exactly the type of project I've been thinking about doing but didn't know how to go about it. An interactive map that displays data like a popup. Very very impressive journey you made..... Thanks for making these videos, it's inspiring, not only am I going to learn Python, I will take another Crack at C++.....

[@Bukola1]

Yay, Glad it helped! I'm going to make a video about that Python project!

[@beko____]

The Come Up I would be interested in that vid

[@natepaulemon5243]

Fellow dev here. Just wanted to let you know that you are awesome. And inspiring. Signing off.

[@josephomoyajowo8509]

Okare jor Bukola! Well done.... you'll be a very good instructor with the way you explain things in details

[@caissa6187]

so refreshing to see a very successful woman killing it in the world of coding! i work in science/engineering and the ratio between men and women are pretty unbalanced. keep up the great work!

[@the_bush_family]

Hey Bukola! Just found you via Millennial Money and wanted to say you're killing it!! With Ko being Haitian we felt that part when you said "Doctor, lawyer or failure!" it's very similar in Haitian culture as well. Not sure how close you follow Millennial Money but you will see us pop up there any day now. We filmed at the end of January! Nice episode and congratulations on the great start to your KZbin channel!

[@Bukola1]

Thank you! I'm excited to see your Millennial Money, I bet it will be just as entertaining and informative as your KZbin channel!

[@lindalnd90]

I'm obsessively watching your videos since seeing Patricia Bright review your interview, you are inspiring!

[@aaliyahbattle9820]

Just saw your story on Millennial Money and I’ve never truly considered a career in technology because I always thought it’s be too complicated as I never grew up with it. Yet I’ve always been curious and you’ve inspired me to take a deeper look into it and can’t thank you enough for encouraging me to truly learn more in this career field!!!!

[@Hriscanul]

In any future videos, could you talk about how you "negotiated up" from 107 to 113?

[@JugglingFinance]

Thank you. Very informative video. I'm learning Python currently. Hopefully I can get a job within the next 6 months. Can you do a video about negotiation tips and strategies and what you did?

[@sabrinam.9307]

Hi Bukola! Just wanted comment saying thank you for making videos to educate us on your journey! I've been feeling lost and confused, even more unsure about finances due to losing my job during this COVID-19 situation, I'm trying to be positive and your videos have encouraged me to dip my toes into learning CS during this time of self-isolation. Wishing you the best and am excited for your next video!

[@MikePitt]

Congrats on your success, Bukola! I have been watching your videos for a while and then saw you on Millennial Money. Keep up the good work. 🙏 👍

[@MSP233]

I just wanted to say, last year I was looking into going the software engineering route and wanted to get my degree in CS. I’m in the finance industry and honestly idk if I see myself doing it for too long. After watching your videos, and realizing I can self teach myself most of the information (and I know it will take a while) I’ve decided to go for it. My husband is on board as well. I’m 25 with a full time job so going back to college doesn’t make sense. Anyway, thank you so much your videos are amazing!

[@trivagravia4837]

whats your current progress 10 months later?

[@kasmeneyes2227]

Where are you now?

[@MayaBello]

Great video and advice!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Bukola1]

Glad you liked it!!

[@girlcoder5089]

@@Bukola1 omg do you guys know each other??? y'all are my software engineering queens 😍😍😭😭😭😭 I LOVE BOTH OF YOUR CHANNELS!!!!!

[@colleenmariet]

You are a godsend in my life! I love ya!

[@MichaelOrtega]

Graham Stephan made a video about you and told everyone to subscribe 👏

[@lauralouwhooo]

You are so inspiring! I subscribed to your channel because I’m a woman with no experience in coding who wants to start teaching myself with the end goal of becoming a software engineer. Thanks for being a role model, it’s awesome to learn about your journey

[@kevincanales1486]

I came from the graham stephan lol but I’m so happy to have found your KZbin channel I was actually thinking of learning coding to get a new job. I was looking into it still in the beginning phase but I was considering giving up cause I know it can be tough without a degree in computer science I know it’s optional for some places but worried what it I fail. Seeing your videos gave me hope thank you!

[@elinadangol7394]

I am a Software Engineer and I love hearing others' journeys into the tech.

[@thatssojayah6886]

I really want to start coding because of her ❤️

[@fatimkin_]

I just love the vibe you share with the audience! I have just started learning IT and your videos really motivate me) Thank you for sharing)

[@StreetsAhead120]

Thanks for telling us about your journey! Are you going to making more code along videos as well?

[@Bukola1]

SenorTwoPhones yes I will! I’m working on right now

[@ohhthatjess]

You are so well spoken. Thanks for sharing your story. Really appreciate the resource links as well. I’ll be subscribing!

[@mr_mr]

super helpful. So refreshing to see more women in tech and encouraging other with such great content... we desperately need this balance.

[@infinitelabyrinth6204]

Please do a video on how you negotiated your salary initially and how it has grown over time (and if you’ve negotiated since then or not etc) and how that is divided (base, bonus, equity...)!!! Obviously only share what you’re comfortable with sharing! But i think this would be super super helpful as this is quite a difficult topic to find info and advice on! Love your channel!!

[@edidiongmoffat7620]

I just watched your segment on CNBC Make It and you're so inspiring! There are so many things about your story that I relate to. I love what you aim to do with your channel, and I'm looking forward to growing with your content.

[@GabiBorja]

You’re so cute girl ! I’m a PM, have been learning python. It’s been fun❤️.

[@ivygmni]

Found you through millennial money and I just have to say you are inspiring so many young girls out here. I can't wait for you to reach your goals!

[@kira5612]

Thank you so much for making these videos

[@slanesegraham]

You are goals! Thank you for sharing

[@tecnica-de-voz]

would you change careers again if you become a successful KZbinr?

[@jackbleezus2918]

You are an inspiration and a great role model for African girls (and boys) worldwide. Keep pushing. Wish you the very best.

[@vanessaashleyokeke]

Found your channel from CNBC and I love it already! Thanks for sharing.

[@Bukola1]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@vanessa6236]

Great video! Very insightful. I really enjoy how u broke everything down into 3 month increments and got the job! And on top of that to negotiate your pay rate and get the salary you so clearly deserve!

[@c0n964]

Thanks for posting such inspiring content

[@Bukola1]

No problem! More video coming up

[@dimadeni1695]

Thank you for sharing your story, it provides a lot of encouragement. Going the self taught route with python and C++.

[@mzxs3525]

Thank you for taking the time and sharing your experience !! you are amazing !!!!!!!!!

[@Bukola1]

No problem, thank you 💕

[@ahmedshousha1958]

Who is here from graham Stephen’s reaction vid. Subscribed

[@iStalkYourMom209]

You already know I smashed that like button

[@HishamHossain]

Can u link the graham's video reaction?

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[@ijeoma585]

You gained another subscription well deserved. You rock girl.....

[@bukky915]

Love you so much Bukky.

[@chelseaa2769]

As a Nigerian-american a career change from biology is a overwhelming thought. But seeing another women like myself who has done it really inspires me. So i am definitely subscribing and reaching out on linked in !

[@lulumanasseer2410]

you are SERIOUSLY my hero; I am so inspired by your story.

[@j.maginnenu6291]

That project was the BEST thing I have seen !! You built that!! That is amazing

[@ftakenouchi1464]

Found you on msnbc, loving your presence and energy, so I searched and subscribed to your channel. Love and hugs!

[@borca3052]

So cool to see your interview on KZbin thru CNBC today :) I'm honored to already be subscribed to you. Stay blessed. You're very inspiring 🙏🏾

[@senzubeings]

Can you please do a video on how smart you have to be in order to become a software engineer/developer. Am a cs student who’s struggling. I sometimes wonder if am smart enough to continue. Thanks. And great video by the way. Subscribed.

[@MrTibbsLive]

I know the college process can be difficult at times and make you question your capabilities, however, just continue to study and use other resources like KZbin tutorials, books, and coding sites. A lot of the material you're required to complete in college will not be what you'll be doing once you're working in the CS field but it's the process you have to endure to get the degree.

[@SankakuArts]

smart is such a relative term.

[@gaminwithgc]

Hey Andy, you shouldn't really be concerned with "how smart" you are -- you earned a spot in a post-secondary school to study CS (I'm going to assume you're in school) which is a very big accomplishment in itself, and demonstrates your potential. I think you need to focus on what methods help you learn the best. Are you a visual learner? Can you grasp something by just listening? Do you do better when you apply theory to projects? etc. If you are in school, you should really speak with a professor or assistant and get some help. You're definitely smart enough to learn how to become an engineer. Programming is not an easy thing to learn, and really does require practice. I would also advise you to really focus on continuing to practice as much as you can. Realistically, you learn so much by just doing a lot. Grades in school does not equate your intelligence level or potential! Keep at it, bud.

[@Bukola1]

Thanks! Honestly, I think being “smart” is overrated, what matters more is your ability to work hard, be persistent and disciplined. You are smart enough to be a software engineer and you definitely don't need perfect grades to have a successful career in tech!

[@sophien5416]

Bukola, you are such an inspiration!

[@smartmoneycafe1057]

Excellent & refreshing. Hi it's Sean from Smart Money Cafe. I love what you are doing. You are giving people the "Real Deal". Thank you for being open and transparent with your journey. The good & bad. Hopefully others are following in your foosteps. I hope you made Smart Money Decisions too👍

[@april8tost]

I've just seen the 1st video, subscribed and now I'm here feeling excited >.< I appreciate you girl!

[@Imveryboredandannoyed]

This is so helpful! I'm realizing how important things like knowing basic comp sci is valuable, for ex, I'm in Political Science and I've heard its a very marketable skill to have in research and campaigning specifically.

[@felecia1776]

This video is clear and direct with steps stated in order great way to share information. Thank you.

[@KeepingUpWithAdine]

This video is so helpful! Getting ready to go to a bootcamp next month. So it gives me hope that I will find a good career

[@raheel0924]

Wooow thanks you so much for this video! Motivating for sure

[@rachiboo14]

Wow you are so inspiring and intelligent. You are also very articulate in how you speak - love it!

[@bricengono6227]

Thank you so much. Here is my question : How do you see the IT in the next few years? Do you think it will be saturated resulting in the shrinking of the job market ?

[@plantlove4030]

Bruce almighty Hi Bruce, I know your question is geared to the KZbinr but I am also a woman in IT specifically as a Data Analyst and I can tell you with full proof there’s no such thing as over saturation in tech not at the moment or the future to come. There’s a vast space in tech you can get into. There’s EDI, there’s Data Analysts/Scientist, Software engineer, solution architect for Amazon or just being AWS certified. The options are too many for any such thing as saturation. Figure out what space you want to get into and make a plan on how you can get there

[@bricengono6227]

@@plantlove4030 Thanks alot for your answer. It's reassuring but I would prefer to take the self taught path and I don't think you can get an AWS certification without a degree. I don't know about data analysis but it seems harder than being a software engineer. Thanks again

[@muto4330]

@@plantlove4030 what are your recommendations for finding junior level positions in data analytics. Most around my area asking for 1-3 years

[@mariedesignz1659]

I’m at the project phase of my code journey now. Working on a financial literacy app. Using JavaScript and React

[@goufackkentsaleandrinlebel8826]

When did you start your coding journey if i can ask?

[@mariedesignz1659]

Goufack Kentsa Leandrin Lebel August of last year.

[@firstgenmoneymusings]

This was so helpful, thank you! I'm sooo happy to see you thriving. I'm going to watch your other video to see why you picked the languages you did.

[@Theforeigner813]

Thank you so much for making these videos! They are definitely guiding me in the right direction through myself taught journey :)

[@KGcodes]

I think whatever route you take DO PROJECTS in addition to everything else. You learn something different and can productize to put in your resume too 👍🏾

[@Bukola1]

Very true!

[@Robertking1996]

Thank you so much! Appreciate your clarity and openness 💙

[@Theemikebell]

I'm so grateful for all the information you are giving us!

[@mymydfrnt]

Graham Stephan brought me here!!!! Look forward to your videos!!!

[@Steffonomy]

Bukola, thank you so much for making these videos. As a rising women of color in the software engineering space, it’s so inspiring to see another woman like yourself in this field. Similar to your story, I didn’t major in software engineering and have had to teach myself. I’m still on my journey to getting a new software engineering position and your videos inspire me everyday to keep going and push through! 😊

[@kkannall1323]

Thanks for sharing your experiences, specially when talking about what kind of projects you do , really helps with finding a path to put in practice our studies.

[@PshycksLee]

Love your channel! Your content keeps me motivated, currently a student in college but considering coding in my free time

[@caseyhaggard3763]

Thank you so much! I'm considering switching careers. This was so helpful!

[@rehemarwakabuba6782]

Just saw you on Millennial money too and I had to follow as well!✨🙌🏾

[@minixdee]

You're so awesome!!! Thank you so much for the video.

[@kieran2347]

Nice video thanks for sharing your experience. I have been through the second book "Automate the boring stuff" and I liked it and that also answered my question to you on another video about Project based learning, now I know what that meant and just so you know, I couldn't and haven't done even a single project from Automate the boring stuff, it's just that I can't seem to get my ideas and understanding into actual code. I have to overcome this at some point to progress

[@nataliepowell8143]

You're so motivating! Thank you!

[@bondyunit101]

Love this!!! thanks for the info on your interesting journey!

[@nicoletolmie3201]

Great video and very helpful for someone considering this field! Thank you!!

[@SuperBluDude]

Thank you. I appreciate this.

[@JasmineDoster]

I love your channel. Thanks for sharing this information

[@missraeray]

Thank you for inspiring me ! I just subscribed! I’ll definitely be applying for the recurce center . Fellow black woman here 😊 I’m of Haitian decent

[@byjulsarthur6898]

Just saw your millennial money episode ! So cool ! You go girl! Subscribed

[@danieloluwagbenga6816]

while True: print("Thank you the_come_up ") else: break

[@danieloluwagbenga6816]

@Lews Therin of course it is meant to be an infinite loop😊. Can't thank her enough. But thank you for clearing your doubt.

[@ibw6838]

@@danieloluwagbenga6816 very classy reply bro...i love it!

[@JustinK0]

while loops dont need an else, if its not true, it automatically breaks or doesn't go into the loop int he first place. and i like c++ better, While(1) { cout

[@TheGrimravager]

that else without an if would be a syntax error in most languages :)

[@samhadi7972]

So many senior engineers on this comment 👹😂

[@LofiIslandRelax]

Saw your video on CNBC and I search for you. I support you although I am not interested in computer science.

[@JuneSpeckk]

I always look forward to your videos. Please don't stop. 🤗

[@Bukola1]

Aww, you're the best! Thank you for the encouragement!

[@the_tattooed_medusa3060]

I just came from watching your millennial money video. I really want to move into tech. Thank you for making this channel. I’m glad I found it!

[@josephdominguez1070]

Thank you so much this was awesome

[@Bukola1]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@MrLawboy24]

Thank you so much for this awesome video!

[@genesis101ify]

How did you negotiate your salary? Please do a video of tips and strategies! And also thank you for giving back in this way!

[@nicolekanyeri6707]

Ik you talked about the books you used , but can you show us like a whole video about the recourses you used , websites plus the books please . And how you thought through your projects. You are inspiring. New sub

[@IcedCupcakes]

I have a friend who also became a software engineer without a cs degree. She was an online English teacher. Worked so hard and landed a job with klarna.

[@454lin]

I also work in IT. I love it but most women tend to find it boring. Tech doesn’t attract as many women