Hey all,
I have a bachelor's in psychology, a master's in cyber security, and by August this year I'll have a 2nd bachelor's in computer science.
I'm (hopefully) starting a PHD in Computer Science at a good university next Spring or Summer.
My ultimate goal is to become a researcher in computational biology and if I'm in the PHD program, this will be my research area.
I've been in a developer related role at a university for a little over 4 years. I've been promoted and have good feedback year over year. I mostly do database administration, automation work, low code (power platform), and general help desk work. Sometimes I do delve into website support and typical development work.
In my bachelor's degree, the program emphasized java, python, and C++. I've had the regular CS suite (discrete math, data structures and algorithms, machine learning, computer architecture, etc).
I also have active A+, Network+, Security+, ITIL 4 foundations, and Linux Essentials (LPI) certifications.
I really like my main job but it doesn't pay very well but has good benefits. I had a 2nd job at the same employer due to short staffing and a hiring freeze. I've been working 65 hours a week for almost 2 years while finishing my master's degree and my 2nd bachelor's degree.
I love building things and I love the remote work.
My 2nd role at my employee expires in July and I go back to 40 hours a week. I'm at a point in my life I'd rather have the money and I'm willing to work 65 hours again.
Do you think it could be possible to find a remote contract work for 10/15 hours a week with my background? It doesn't have to be glamorous, but I could really use some extra money to help pay for my PHD since I'm unlikely to be funded in the program.
I haven't had any success finding anything that would work with my own connections and LinkedIn.