About Me

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

Simon Rost

Learning & Building

My current focus

Shell / Neovim

Third semester:

  • Betriebssysteme
  • Datenbanken
  • ... and more

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"

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 and on GitHub.

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

Skills

Coding

  • Python
  • Java
  • HTML
  • CSS

Tools

  • Neovim / tmux
  • Git
  • VS Code
  • PyCharm
  • IntelliJ
  • Wireshark

Soft Skills

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