I’ve recently gotten a network administrator job, but the more I think about it the less I like networking and the more I like programming (at my last job I did a lot of web development and taught myself VB.NET and C#). So I’m looking at ways I can make a transition from one end of the IT spectrum to the other.. the problem is that I have a degree in networking (A.S. Computer Network Administration, to be exact) and not a Comp Sci degree. Is it really going to screw me over if I don’t have a Comp Sci degree and want to do programming, even if I want to eventually be like an IT manager or director or something like that?
Also, how do I try and work around the inevitable lack of “real” programming credentials and/or experience? As I said, I’ve mainly done networking, and I do that now at my current job; The company’s programmers are all outsourced to India, so I can’t ask for any programming type assignments there. I don’t really want to start looking for another job as I only just started this one, but I’m disappointed with how my “career” is turning out because networking doesn’t excite me anymore.
Am I screwed? 🙂 Should I seriously look into a CompSci degree if I want to be a programmer (I was looking at an MIS degree), or is having the skill and desire to learn and solve problems enough to cut it. Thanks!