Q&A: A Navy Veteran’s Journey from Ship Systems to Software Systems

Ian Wilson didn't know it when he left high school early to join the U.S. Navy, but the technical and academic rigor of his service would set the foundation for his future in computer science.  

Wilson worked for six years as an Electrician’s Mate (nuclear), learning the fundamentals of electrical engineering, physics, and fluid dynamics while serving aboard nuclear-powered ships. After completing his service, he attended Georgia State University. He later transferred to…