Peiwen Chi studied MSc Computer Science, graduating in 2022.

From books to machine learning

Since the MSc Computer Science course was a conversion course, I entered into it with an undergraduate literature background and no prior experience in the field.

The one year intense and transformative masters nurtured me and gave me a solid foundation for leading my first role as a software test engineer right after graduation.

One standout part of the course was the hands-on experience in mimicking real-world product development, from idea to delivery, which involved group collaboration, brainstorming, and continuous feedback from the professor.

This prepared me for real career scenarios in a way that self-study or learning alone couldn’t offer.

More importantly, I discovered my passion for Machine Learning during the second term and had the privilege of working with an exceptional professor, who supported me in developing and making the most of my potential throughout my dissertation.

From graduation to a global career

Right after graduation, I moved back to my hometown and worked for Google in Taiwan. A year later, I secured a job offer from Naim Audio, a British hi-fi company, and I relocated to the UK with a 5-year Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

It was a dream come true, and a life-changing step that turned my academic efforts into an international career reality.

It has now been around 2.5 years since I completed my masters, and I’m now happily working and developing my career in the UK.

Stepping into software engineering

Recently, I passed an interview and received an offer to study a part-time Master's degree in Software Engineering at the University of Oxford, which is another exciting step forward in deepening my expertise and continuing to grow in this field.

I’m especially grateful that my supervisor from the University of Bath kindly wrote me a reference for my Oxford application!