Justin Figueroa
I like being able to choose exactly what I want to learn and with which professors.
Where do you work and what is your title?
I work at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland as a software developer.
What is your area of interest within ECE?
Computer Engineering
Why did you choose Purdue for your MSECE?
I chose Purdue for my MSECE because I’ve learned that its program curriculum is internationally respected from my time studying engineering as an undergraduate. Purdue’s MSECE program was an easy choice for me as a practitioner also because of the flexibility it offers through online teaching.
What do you like about the program?
Most of the credit hours that constitute a completed Purdue MSECE plan of study are the student’s choice. Look at the sample plan of study posted on Purdue MSECE’s website and you’ll see what I’m referring to! I like being able to choose exactly what I want to learn and with which professors.
How will earning the MSECE help you reach your career goals?
Earning my MSECE will help me stand out in the competition for opportunities.
What advice would you give to a prospective student interested in the online MSECE?
Purdue MSECE’s curriculum provided the structure for me to learn concepts that I apply to my job. If you are like me such that you are better off learning from applicable assignments and mentoring along with just reading, Purdue has you covered!