What does it actually look like to turn a computer science degree into a thriving tech career?

In this episode of College and Beyond Real Talk with Amour, Myles Nobles shares his journey from Houston to Rice University to the San Francisco Bay Area, where he now works as a Software Development Engineer II. A few years into his career, Myles pulls back the curtain on what those early post-college years really demand — professionally, mentally, and financially.

We talk about making the leap from college into Silicon Valley, growing beyond your first job, navigating promotions and performance expectations, and what skills truly matter once you’re in the room. Myles also reflects on taking a backpacking trip through Europe before starting full-time work — why that decision mattered, and how it shaped his transition into adulthood.

This conversation is honest, practical, and grounded in real experience — not highlight reels.

In this episode, we cover:

• What helped Myles stand out early in his tech career
• The realities of working in the Bay Area
• How college prepared him — and where it didn’t
• The difference between landing a job and building a career
• Advice for students considering computer science or tech

If you’re a high school or college student thinking about tech, a recent grad trying to find your footing, or a parent curious about what early career life actually looks like — this one is for you.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

05:49 The Coding Journey: Languages and Logic

10:59 Challenges in the Dating App Market

17:02 Advice for Aspiring Engineers