Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

Data Engineer and data scientist, full stack web-based developer, software engineer, DevOps

I study systems. Typical work includes the investigation of weaknesses/pressure points in the flow of data and business logic. When there is time, I research and generates new methods/technologies to enhance existing systems.

The freedom to choose the method to solve problems.

Being prepared to defend your decisions on how to solve an issue and why you chose that method.

I like solving problems and this area of work satisfies my need to chase the thrill that comes from finding and providing a solution to a challenge.

Critical/lateral thinking. Research techniques from my post-graduate studies have proven invaluable also.

Jan 2013 - May 2014 Research Assistant at the Chinese University of HK
Feb 2015 - Mar 2016 Freelance Programmer in Hong Kong
Apr 2016 - Jun 2017 Software Engineer at PCCW Media Ltd in Hong Kong

I plan on maturing my programming skills as well as to improve my applied data science and data engineering skills to hopefully, one day help support medical research.

Nothing is gained if you don't persevere and always learning. My career path is atypical and due to the diversity of my training, I can often see things in more than one dimension. This is also a very well sought-after skill. Life is not an easy path and you really shouldn't expect things to happen on your term and in the way you want it to be. All you can do is to be prepared and be intellectually flexible enough to be able to take whatever opportunity comes your way should you want to take it.