CST489/499 - Week 16

This marks the end of my journey in the CSUMB CS Online program. I will officially graduate and receive my bachelor's degree in Computer Science in May.

Reflecting on my journey, when I first started at CSUMB, I felt that I was lacking in several areas. I had some programming experience from community college courses, but even that felt like it was only scratching the surface. As I progressed through the program, however, I became more comfortable, even when encountering unfamiliar subjects and programming languages for the first time.

Today, I feel much more confident in my ability to approach unfamiliar topics and adapt to new challenges. While I recognize that there is still much to learn, I now have a strong foundation and the skills needed to continue growing.

CST489/499 - Week 15

What project milestones did you accomplish this week? If you're working in a team, please list what you personally contributed, not the project status overall.

I finished up my fast.ai mini project and edited my capstone presentation draft video, which I think turned out well.

What is your plan for next week?

There are just a few days left until the class is over and I will be able to graduate in May. I have a few final assignments to finish in CST499, and a few final assignments at my community college to earn my missing credits for graduation, and then Capstone on the 25th.

What challenges, if any, are you currently facing in project development? Do you need instructor assistance?

I have not really faced any challenges right now. Editing my video within the three minute timeframe was a little difficult, but I managed to get it done.

CST489/499 - Week 14

What project milestones did you accomplish this week? If you're working in a team, please list what you personally contributed, not the project status overall.

No major milestones this week. I've just been working to finish my project for fast.ai and compile the draft video.

What is your plan for next week?

I'll need to refine and submit my draft presentation video.

What challenges, if any, are you currently facing in project development? Do you need instructor assistance?

Nothing right now.

CST489/499 - Week 13

What project milestones did you accomplish this week? If you're working in a team, please list what you personally contributed, not the project status overall.

This week, I primarily worked on outlining my certificate project and continued progress on my fast.ai project, which I hope to wrap up soon.

What is your plan for next week?

Next week, I plan to finalize all deliverables and begin creating visuals for my slideshow, as well as start recording and editing, so I can avoid rushing near the deadline.

What challenges, if any, are you currently facing in project development? Do you need instructor assistance?

I'm not facing any major challenges at this time. However, I am currently waiting to hear back from Dr. Tao regarding a few questions I included in my certificate learning update email regarding some deliverables.

CST489/499 - Week 12

What project milestones did you accomplish this week? If you're working in a team, please list what you personally contributed, not the project status overall.

This week, I completed the Cloud Quest Cloud Practitioner and earned the badge.

What is your plan for next week?

I plan to work on the capstone festival presentation outline. I would like to complete the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam, but I'm not sure I will have the time.

What challenges, if any, are you currently facing in project development? Do you need instructor assistance?

I'm not currently facing any major challenges with project development. My main consideration is determining whether I have enough time to pursue the additional certification.

CST489/499 - Week 11

What project milestones did you accomplish this week? If you're working in a team, please list what you personally contributed, not the project status overall.

No real project updates for this week. I decided to complete the AWS Cloud Quest course before taking the other exam, as it provides more hands-on interaction in addition to the certification of completion and overall enhances my understanding.

What is your plan for next week?

I have no set plans for next week besides studying. I should have the Cloud Quest course completed by then.

What challenges, if any, are you currently facing in project development? Do you need instructor assistance?

I am not experiencing any major problems with project development and don't need any assistance at this time. However, I have been somewhat lacking in confidence in taking the AWS exam, which is why I decided to complete Cloud Quest first. 

CST489/499 - Week 10

What project milestones did you accomplish this week? If you're working in a team, please list what you personally contributed, not the project status overall.

No new project updates. However, I did begin a new class this week to fulfill a requirement I was missing for graduation.

What is your plan for next week?

By next week, I should have completed my AWS exam and, hopefully, passed. If I do pass, I will immediately begin my project.

In the unfortunate event that I do not pass, a classmate recommended the AWS Cloud Quest: Cloud Practitioner course for those who fail the exam or are unable to schedule. This is a hands-on program that provides a certificate/badge.

What challenges, if any, are you currently facing in project development? Do you need instructor assistance?

No challenges to report at the moment.