College of Computing profiles
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oday’s job market is highly competitive. Our students want to design mobile apps and video games; develop software for major corporations; create interactive designs and marketing campaigns; use machine learning and data analytics to address real world challenges; start their own businesses; and much more.
Jaden West, Intern, Toast Inc. “My primary focus was in backend development, but my team [at Toast, Inc.] provided me the opportunity to dive into all aspects of the development cycle, leaving me with full stack development experience!”
Colby Duke, Intern, Uber “ Developing for Uber last summer enabled me to program with an impact I had never before experienced. Even though the internship program was remote due to COVID, I was still able to make a notable difference in the company.”
These students work in healthcare, sports, finance, retail, entertainment and countless other industries. Each student’s career path looks different and Career Services is along for the journey. As we provide guidance and resources for early career seekers, these students continue to seek out opportunities to engage beyond the classroom to enhance their professional toolkits including internships, co-ops, and fellowship programs. Salina Nihalani, Intern, KPMG “ During the internship, I learned a lot about technology consulting and working with clients, specifically those executive positions in their respective firms. In addition to gaining invaluable soft skills, I was able to learn about new technologies and processes through working on deliverables for my client.”
Ria Mitra Intern, American Express “ I worked at American Express this past summer as a software engineer and had an amazing time. I had the opportunity to explore new technologies, as well as try out different CS-related to roles (dev, design, PM) within my team.”
Our mission in Career Services at the College of Computing is to open doors for student opportunities in diverse fields and industries. The possibilities are endless as we look at research and technical knowledge weave into every fiber of the workforce.