Rekindling a passion for the things that technology can create and enable: CIO Starts the Bootcamp
I'm a 50 year-old 'technology professional' who has decided to take a coding bootcamp. I'll plan to post my reflections on this blog. I'll introduce myself for context, then in subsequent posts unpack my rationale for taking a program like this, reflections about the bootcamp experience, and various other musings.
I've been working in a tech related field for ~25 years. I had the blessing of working at a large research University for most of that time.
Working at a University allowed me to see many things, many technological advances: from the rise of the internet to the emergence of Artificial Intelligence. I was able to experience the life of a 'renaissance' IT professional. A time early in the technology profession where one might get to do a bit of everything: system and network administration, web development, application programming, user support, project management, audio visual
...Jack of all, master of...
The technology profession has understandably become much more specialized.
As my career progressed, I found myself pulled into increasingly management focused positions. Every position 'ascension' was increasingly less technical (and more political). As this happened, I felt a 'pang' each time at the thought of losing my technical skill and being potentially farther away from where the creativity happens.
I now find myself as the 'Chief Information Officer' for a small Community College. The 'Chief' IT guy. However, I very rarely 'do IT' (except in my spare time). In a future post, I might unpack what a CIO in post-secondary does. ...Suffice to say it isn't technical.
Part of my rationale for attending a coding bootcamp is reinvigorating dormant technical skills and rekindling a passion for the things that technology can create and enable.
Photo: Midjourney "rekindling a passion for the things that technology can create and enable"
