Do a lot of reading and work on projects which stretch you. This doesn't depend on whether you have a CS degree - the field is fairly equal-opportunity that way

Do a lot of reading and work on projects which stretch you. This doesn't depend on whether you have a CS degree - the field is fairly equal-opportunity that way. Algo and math is probably where you will be weak compared to someone who completed a formal CS program. How about adding Skiena's "Algorithm Design Manual" to your reading list?