u/skcku

Hi all,

I’m looking to transition into AI-focused roles from a cloud and IT background, and the MSE-AI program at Penn is my primary target.

Here’s my profile:

Bachelor’s in Cloud Computing from Western Governors University (pass/fail model – no official GPA, but typically evaluated around ~3.3–3.5 equivalent)

Microsoft Certifications:
AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
AZ-104 (Azure Administrator)
MS-900, SC-900

CompTIA Certifications:
A+, Network+, Security+, Project+, Cloud+

ITIL 4 Foundation, Linux Essentials

Currently working as an Information Systems Analyst in public safety

Experience supporting enterprise systems, identity/access, networking, and infrastructure

Built a small AI-related project using AWS Lex (call intake system)

Some prior math exposure (including calculus I and statistics), but not recently

No formal CS coursework like data structures, algorithms, or discrete math

No GRE

My main concern is my lack of formal CS fundamentals and that my math background isn’t recent.

I’d appreciate any honest feedback on:

How competitive this profile is specifically for MSE-AI
Whether certifications + experience help offset lack of CS coursework

If I should expect to be redirected to a certificate/bridge pathway

Thanks in advance—really appreciate any insights.

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