Any Computer Programmers willing to be interviewed?

[BanHammer]

So here's a little background of myself. I'm a 10th grader currently in a Business Tech and communications class and I'm looking for someone who is willing to let me interview them for a project. If you're a computer programmer who has graduated and has some sort of proof and you're willing to take some time just to answer a few questions (probably over skype, in text), send me a message. I really cannot find anyone around who programs and I guess this is kind of a last resource. The questions i'll be asking are quite straight forward, usually under the lines of what your career and work is like. This will probably just be over skype in a text chat, unless voice chat is more convenient for you. Thanks in advance. 

[LittleCarrot]

So here's a little background of myself. I'm a 10th grader currently in a Business Tech and communications class and I'm looking for someone who is willing to let me interview them for a project. If you're a computer programmer who has graduated and has some sort of proof and you're willing to take some time just to answer a few questions (probably over skype, in text), send me a message. I really cannot find anyone around who programs and I guess this is kind of a last resource. The questions i'll be asking are quite straight forward, usually under the lines of what your career and work is like. This will probably just be over skype in a text chat, unless voice chat is more convenient for you. Thanks in advance. 

 

You should define "programmer"

[Nick_]

You should define "programmer"

He says ones that have graduated. Shit post.

[LittleCarrot]

He says ones that have graduated. Shit post.

 

I was wondering Like Web Dev? 

[BanHammer]

I was wondering Like Web Dev? 

Really in any department in coding, it doesn't have to be specific.

[BanHammer]

He says ones that have graduated. Shit post.

What i meant by that was people who have graduated from a college, sorry if I wasn't specific enough.

[prolemur]

If you can't find anyone more qualified or whatever, I'd be happy to. I'm currently a computer science student, but have not graduated yet.

[Stuff_]

Graduating this May in CS as well. You can shoot me a message with all the questions, and I can reply with the answers, if that works.

[Nuluvius]

Well it's been many years since I graduated... I'm curious however; you mention Skype chat as a context for asking questions, don't you already have a set predefined? Furthermore what specifically are you after when you say 'proof'?

[Mkfish]

Well I am completely self taught but that hasn't stopped me from carving my own career out of the software development world. 
I'd be more than happy to spare a few words, but won't be offended if you need someone with formal qualifications

[alex_read]

I've been employed in many professional programmer jobs and could be willing to assist you also.

 

2 thought which instantly sprung to my mind when reading your post echo those of Nuluvius, Mkfish and _Nick though.

* Have you or will you plan the questions & can this be by mail (the Skype chat whilst still an option, has scents of "winging it", "unplanned" & "no agenda" to it).

 

* In my experience also, In all real-world interviews, experience shines through far above any degrees, certifications and the like. I've found this the case not only with programming but also with network administration & MCSEs etc. (it's my personal believe that this is the best route in any I.T. field). These experiences have come from working with colleagues from both backgrounds, speaking with colleagues who have held interviews and holding interviews myself. Not to mention the countless interviews rounds I've passed and jobs I've been offered against others far more "qualified" academically on paper. The co-founders of Apple & Microsoft if my memory serves right all ditched their studies to gain experience and other world leaders in IT mention similar (see Larry Ellison's famous speach at a university stage telling everyone there basically to stop their course!).

 

My long-winded point here, is that mentality of qualifications isn't applicable to programming per-se. If you alter your thinking & want help from an "unqualified" programmer of 20 years, please feel free to add my name to your list. I understand if you're trying to weed out hobbiests just starting out or who are still studying, however there are people who start programming at 11 or 13 (several have amazed me on other programming Q&A forums many a time). The real-world way interviewers find programmers at a better level is to (i) have a sudden coding test (ii) have the interviewee read through code & give opinions or answer questions on it (iii) give the interviwee a problem to find a solution for - i.e. a high level design for an application workflow or (iv) include an x years of programming experience caveat.

[Benergy]

I'll do it if you like.

Graduating computer science in a few months, been working as a Software Engineer for 2 years (primarily .NET development, but a healthy mixture of others).

Also have experience with maintaining servers and networking.

[Brenz]

Why not post your questions here along with asking about experience/qualifications?