Hi, all!
I'm a 37 year-old Electrical Engineer with a BSEE and 12 years of experience. I was laid off last week, and have been considering a career change (I've had enough of electrical design). I've used computers for the past 20 years as a hobby (building computers, playing games, information resource, personal work), but have never programmed. I'm the guy to whom my family and friends come with all their computer problems.
I'd like to break into the UNIX field (interested in HP UX), but I'm not sure what education I would need to do so. Do I merely need to be certified to apply for HP UX positions? Do I need to attend a university?
Also, based on my passion for working with computers (especially gaming), what other career paths would you recommend?
I currently reside in Mesa (part of Phoenix metro), Arizona.
Any guidance would be GREATLY appreciated! You guys are the experts, so I know I've come to the right place.
Thanks!
- Dan