A Day in the Life of a Programmer

Join us for an insight into the world of computer programming with Dr. Patrizia Kaye.

For many of us, computer programming is a mysterious business. What do programmers actually do? Well, real-life programmer Dr. Patrizia Kaye is here to answer that question!

She'll take us behind the curtain to explain what programming is really like, and what it involves day-to-day. If you're interested in a career in programming, or you just want to understand more about what makes computers tick, this is a great opportunity to hear from an expert.

This event is part of DigiFest, a week of IT and digital events at the Library. It's free but booking is essential. Book your place here. 

About Patrizia Kaye

Dr. Patrizia Kaye graduated from the University of Durham in 2008 with a Master’s degree in Mathematics, having written her dissertation on machine learning and neural networks.

She began her professional career as a software engineer in the oil and gas industry, while simultaneously working towards her PhD in Computer Science. She moved to Germany and joined Crytek GmbH, quickly taking the lead on revitalising their build and deployment systems and attempting to automate herself out of a job.

Having successfully done so, she moved to Schlafender Hase (“Sleeping Hare”) GmbH, where she works on automated proofreading software for regulated industries, and has learned more about barcodes than she thought there was to know. She is working on an MSc in Artificial Intelligence with the University of Bath.

She spends her free time playing video games, board games, and learning languages (currently French).