About Me

Transitioning into Computer Science | Self-Taught Dev & CS Student
Portrait of Simon Rost

Simon Rost

Learning & Building

My current focus

Learning

  • Java fundamentals
  • Python intermediate
  • College Algebra

My Story

At 36, I decided to pursue a lifelong passion for technology. After years of working in other fields and raising two kids, I'm now making a career change that truly matters to me: I'll be starting a part-time Computer Science degree in Fall 2025.

To learn more about what motivated me to take this step, see:

"Making the Leap: Why I'm Finally Studying Computer Science"

Despite limited time, I taught myself during the last few months:

HTML5 CSS3 Python Git

My approach is hands-on: I learn by building and sharing my journey. I believe real growth happens when we stop hiding behind perfection(ism) and start showing our progress. That's why I built this page and why I'm sharing all my learning projects here on this Page and GitHub.

cs-learning-journey

For my current and past occupations, feel free to visit my LinkedIn Profile.

Skills

Coding

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Python

Tools

  • Git
  • VS Code
  • PyCharm

Soft Skills

  • Management
  • Project Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Stakeholder Communication