Or more specifically “Hello anyone who manages to stumble upon this blog!”
Personal Info
Welcome to my digital diary where I’ll be sharing and lamenting over tales of my journey through my senior capstone project with tidbits about my life beyond the keyboard sprinkled in here and there as I see fit. Lets get into it:
I’m Miles, a degree seeking, computer science major at OSU. Originally hailing from California’s wine country of Sonoma County, I now reside in the lush and rainy city of Portland, Oregon and I could not be happier to be nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest!
Pets!!
When tackling the daily monotony that is schoolwork, I am more often than not accompanied by two toe-warming companions of predictably opposite species: dog and cat (shown below)
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Hobbies / Interests
I like to get outdoors as much as my schedule will allow; hiking, camping, kayaking, you name it! I also dedicate a considerable amount of time to pursuing my musical interests. I play guitar, bass, some drums, all the standard things plus a few horns. When the opportunity arrises I seek out fellow musicians to collaborate with on projects.
What got me into Computers / Software
My introduction into the world of computers and software is credited to the friends and family I’ve had in my life who worked in tech for years and decided to make their obsession with technology contagious! They introduced me, on a very basic level, to the world of tech and encouraged me to follow my curiosity and develop a deep understanding and passion for computers and software. (Thanks uncle Ted and sister’s ex-boyfriend!)
My Journey with OSU
Fast forward to today and you’ll find me on the cusp of my fourth and final year at Oregon State University’s fully online 4-year Computer Science degree program. I ultimately chose OSU because of this specific program and the flexibility the online degree offers.
When the pandemic started a lot of schools scrambled to establish or enhance their online degree programs or just their basic “temporarily-online” curriculum. OSU stood out to me based on their long standing, reputable undergrad program already in place and I couldn’t argue with the positive reviews pre-“rush-to-get-classes-online”. They seemed to have it “locked down” before lockdown 😉 I’ve gained a lot of valuable insight and knowledge that I hope will serve me well in all my future endeavors.
Wrap Up
If you’ve made it this far, let me be the first to congratulate you. “Hey, congrats!” You may be someone who stumbled upon this blog purely by serendipity but chances are you are a fellow CS_461er doing your due diligence and in either event, you’re doing great, keep up the good work, and stay tuned for the continuing saga of my senior capstone assignment! Cheers!