What does it really take to move from hardware to software engineering—and does it always require a formal plan?
In this candid, experience-driven webinar, our speaker shares her unexpected journey from electrical engineering into software—starting in a small-to-mid-sized company where “doing a bit of everything” turned into a full career pivot.
Instead of a step-by-step playbook, this session focuses on what actually happens in the real world:
– How working across hardware and software can naturally open the door to transition
– The reality of learning to code on the job—and what “good code” really means
– How formal education (like a master’s program) can reshape your understanding of algorithms, structure, and scalability
– Why starting before you’re ready—by automating tasks and building tools—can accelerate your transition
– Real examples of turning manual work into software solutions (long before AI tools existed)
– How AI is now changing the way engineers write code—and what that means for career switchers
Whether you’re intentionally planning a transition or simply finding yourself doing more software work over time, this session will help you recognize opportunities, build the right skills, and take practical steps toward a software-focused role.
👉Join us for a 1-hour session including live Q&A on Thursday May 14th, 2026 at 7PMCST.
Speaker(s): Somreeta,
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Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/557801