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Name:Pravin Pande
Internship, Co-op or Research Site:Laureate International Universities
Position Title: ETL Software Engineer
Major(s)/Minor(s):Information Systems
Work Term:Spring 2018
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
I’ve been working at Laureate since June 2017 and it’s an amazing experience. I’ve learned niche technologies and expanded my professional network. The job responsibilities are exactly what I was looking for. We are working in Scaled Agile Framework(SAFe) which makes work more fun. I work closely with my colleagues and it gives me a sense of more responsibility. I've some amazing mentors and teammates who help each other and learn from each other. I've worked on various projects which include loading data from various source systems using SSIS and Informatica ETL tools. ETL (Extract, Transform & Load) is a process of extracting data from source systems, transforming it as per business requirements and loading it into various databases. We use Snowflake, MS SQL Server, Azure, Oracle and MySQL databases. We work in Agile environment so we plan work every two weeks and divide it in stories. Some of my daily responsibilities include:
- Creating mappings in Informatica Cloud to extract data from Oracle and load it into Snowflake DW. This is an ongoing project with interest from top management executives to build a global data warehouse and reporting suite for all the 70 universities owned by Laureate.
- Creating mappings in SSIS to load and transform ticketing system data from MySQL into MS SQL Server and Azure. Then building reporting on this data using Tableau. The aim is to keep all the teams informed about current ticket queue and track performance of various systems.
- Automating Cognos and Tableau access request process using MS Flow, Azure and MS Form cloud applications.
- Optimizing Informatica mappings using various optimization techniques such as Pushdown Optimization(PDO), buffer block size changes etc.
- Loading data from Banner to ODS using Oracle PL/SQL procedures. Modify and fix issues as and when needed.
- Working on tickets to fix issues in reports, data or jobs developed.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
Career fair in February 2017 was my starting point where I got in touch with Laureate recruiters. Then I applied online and was called for three interviews. I was consistently in touch with Beth Rudoy from Career Center to get my resume reviewed and learn some tips for interview. It's important to know what industry needs and plan to build your skills. I attended various workshops and seminars organized by Career Center to learn industry requirements for my profile. UMBC Connects is an amazing networking event and I strongly recommend everyone to attend it and talk to professionals.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
I enjoy work environment, freedom to think and act, people and technologies used at Laureate. It's fun to explore new technologies when you have enough time to think critically and build new and innovative solutions by your own. We are always appreciated and inspired to develop efficient & innovative solutions. This helped me in developing automated access approval process solution which will be implemented at global level. Agile approach is fun to work in.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I seek for feedback from my boss and colleagues which helps me in understanding about my work and progress. It also helps me in setting up priorities. I use Trello.com to keep track of my daily tasks. I engage with folks from different teams to learn and understand how we are helping each other. We work very closely as Agile methodology suggests doing so. We test each other’s work and appreciate if someone is doing something out of the box. Certificate of achievement which I received in August 2017, appreciation from my team and boss makes me believe that I’ve made an impact.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
I would suggest working on technologies/skills you love and build resume before applying. Learning a technology just because there are many job opportunities in the market won't help you. You should think about what you like doing and what not. Finding a right internship starts with knowing what you really want to do. Networking is extremely important and keeping in touch with people helps you a ton. Attending various events organized by Career Center should be the starting point for networking. Then start using LinkedIn and make sure your profile is updated.
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STEM BUILD at UMBC is an undergraduate success initiative and research study at UMBC funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). UMBC is investigating ways to enhance the success and persistence of students who have the goal of pursuing baccalaureate degrees in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
The STEM BUILD at UMBC Initiative is looking for Peer Mentors to assist with the a six-week summer internship program on the UMBC campus (June 11-July 20, 2018) for non-UMBC students from local community colleges and four-year institutions.
Position Description:
Minimum Qualifications:
Compensation: $10/hour (20 hours min/ 40 hours max)
Apply via UMBCworks Job ID: 9297332Deadline: Friday, April 30, 2018
Questions?: Email: Lucie Blauvelt at blauve@umbc.edu
]]>Name:Olivia Soudry
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: Lieber Institute for Brain Development
Position Title: Research Intern
Major(s)/Minor(s):Biology
Work Term:Summer 2017 to Spring 2018
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
I work at the Lieber Institute for Brain Development, and I am researching psychiatric diseases including Schizophrenia and Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome through stem cell research with induced pluripotent stem cells. I reprogram human fibroblast into induced pluripotent stem cells and then differentiate them into neurons. I am specifically interested in the development of neural progenitor cells. I also grow mouse embryonic fibroblasts to use for cell culture plates. On a day to day basis, I assess my cell cultures and decide whether to passage them, expand them, conduct molecular analysis, or to freeze them. The goal of my research is to understand how stem cells from patients with psychiatric disorders develop in comparison to stem cells from patients without these disorders.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
Two summers ago, I shadowed a psychiatrist at Hopkins. The experience went very well and he became a mentor for me. I mentioned that I was interested in research and he suggested I apply to work at Lieber. With his recommendation, I was able to submit an application and the stem cell group decided to take me on as an intern. The UMBC career center was also pivotal to my success by helping me tremendously improve my resume.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
The part that I have enjoyed the most about Lieber is the welcoming environment and the encouraging members of the lab. When I first started my internship, I knew almost nothing about cell culture. The scientists I work with were patient and supportive through my entire learning process. They continue to challenge me every day, and support me through my successes and my failures. This is the reason that I have learned so much in my time at the lab. I have loved working with a group of people who are always happy to teach, guide, and support me and everyone else in the lab. I have loved being a part of such an amazing team of scientists.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I believe I have made an impact in my work by joining a team and helping our team be successful. More importantly, I feel that I have found my niche in the lab. For example, I quickly grasped the skill of culturing mouse embryonic fibroblasts, which are essential for growing stem cells. By growing these cells for the lab, I have saved the lab money that can now be spent in new ways to improve our research.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
I would urge students seeking internships to seek environments with great people who are willing to teach. The best advice I got when looking for an internship was to ask "Who is the most fun mentor?" Thanks to this advice, I was paired with the most enthusiastic scientist in the lab. He is always happy to explain concepts and experiments to me, no matter how simple or complicated.
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]]>Spring break is long gone, my friends. Trust that I am just as disappointed as you are. But, there is so much going on in April that we don’t even have time to dwell on it! April is Career Month, a magical time where EVERY DAY OF THE MONTH has at least one panel, workshop, or networking event that will fully stock your professional toolbelt with all the resources and connections you could possibly ask for! Not only that, but if you participate in the Career Month Road Trip Challenge, you can collect challenge buttons for a chance to win two free plane tickets to anywhere in the continental United States, courtesy of Southwest Airlines! HOW COOL IS THAT??? Here are a few highlighted events:
On April 9th at free hour in the Commons, the Career Center is hosting a Financial Literacy Workshop. Everybody has something to learn about finances, right? In this helpful workshop, led by UMBC alum Ken Pittman, let us show you how to quantify your financial situation, deal with debt and develop a savings plan that will help to prepare you for those retirement years! What are your finances saying about you?
An ongoing event will be the Interview and Alum series, which is happening from April 9th to 13th. During this week, you can sign up to have an informational interview with UMBC alumni currently working in your desired field. This gives you a chance to get some one-on-one advice from someone who was once in your shoes and is now succeeding in the workforce!
My personal favorite is the Dining Etiquette Dinner on April 19th in the Skylight Room. Why is this my favorite? FREE DINNER, OF COURSE!! But in addition to that, you learn how to present yourself professionally while eating, which is a skill you might need if your next interview is over lunch! This event does require pre-registration, so sign up here.
You may be saying to yourself, “Gosh, there is so much happening this month, how do I make the best of it??” Well, I’ll give you some tips on how to take advantage of all these wonderful resources:
Look at the calendar now! The last thing you want is to hear about an event after it already happened, so scope out the events this month that interest you the most, and make sure you’re prepared.
Get your resume polished! A lot of these events have recruiters actively looking for eager college students, so make an appointment or come to drop-in hours every weekday from 2pm-4pm and ensure that your resume is in tip-top shape.
Collect those challenge buttons! These events are rewarding all on their own, but if you remember to collect the challenge buttons offered at each event and turn them in, you could win some BIG PRIZES! So don’t miss out!
This month is a big deal, so make sure you’re prepared to achieve your full potential and take advantage of everything the Career Center has to offer. Go Retrievers!
Attention Undergraduate & Graduate Students in Life Sciences & Engineering
Emergent BioSolutions is looking to hire EIGHT INTERNS from UMBC for their Bayview (Baltimore, MD) and Camden locations.
Be sure to apply to
the positions in UMBCworks AND meet with the company representatives at
the EMPLOYERS in the SCIENCES
event this Wednesday, April 4, 2018 · 11 AM - 2 PM, The Commons : Main
Street. Emergent BioSolutions provides specialty products for civilian
and military populations that address intentional and naturally emerging
public health threats.
OPEN POSITIONS INCLUDE:
Intern, Engineering (position 9298260)
Intern, Manufacturing Operations (Bayview) (position 9298263)
Intern, Manufacturing Operations (Camden Location) (position 9298266)
Intern, Manufacturing Sciences and Tech. (position 9298264)
Intern, Production Compliance (position 9298267)
Intern, QC Laboratory Services (position 9298262)
Intern, QC Microbiology (position 9298261)
Intern, Validation (position 9298265)
FUND YOUR FUTURE
Do you plan to pursue an unpaid internship or service opportunity for Summer 2018? Whether you have already accepted an unpaid position or are in the process of applying, you may be eligible to apply for a financial stipend.
The UMBC Career Center and Shriver Center are proud to announce the new Student Internship & Service Fund, thanks to the generous support of our alumni, campus and community members. The goal of this fund is to help you gain critical skills, explore potential careers, and create important connections in competitive, creative, and service-oriented fields providing unpaid internship and service opportunities.
Stipend Award Amounts:
$1,500 stipend for unpaid internships totaling 120 hours or more this summer
$750 stipend for unpaid service opportunities totaling 60 hours or more this summer
Eligibility Requirements:
GPA of 2.5 or higher
You must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student who will return to UMBC in Fall 2018.
If you have not already obtained an unpaid position for Summer 2018, you must secure a position by May 1, 2018.
Requirements for Awardees:
Submit verification that you are not receiving compensation for your summer position.
Enroll in the appropriate Career Center or Shriver Center Internship or Service-Learning Practicum.
Complete your hours and fulfill the terms of your internship or service.
Submit documentation of your internship or service at the semester’s end, including photos/videos of your work (with the organization’s permission).
HOW TO APPLY:
For best consideration, please submit your resume, unofficial transcript, and a statement of purpose to position 9297914 in UMBCworks by this Saturday, April 7th. Awardees will be notified by mid April.
If you have already secured a position, your statement should include:
How does this unpaid internship or service opportunity support your career and academic goals?
Why are you an ideal candidate for the Student Internship & Service Fund?
If you have NOT already secured a position, your statement should include:
What kind of internship or service opportunity do you plan to obtain for Summer 2018? Please list at least three organizations where you have applied, or plan to apply.
How do you expect this experience to support your career and academic goals?
Why are you an ideal candidate for the Student Internship & Service Fund?
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) provides innovative medicines, vaccines and consumer products to enable millions of people to do more, feel better, and live longer. As a science-led, global healthcare business with clear values, they offer countless opportunities for people at various stages of their careers: internships, co-ops, apprenticeships, rotational programs and full-time.
GSK has officially opened internship recruitment for summer 2018. Job opportunities range across various business units for work in digital analytics to engineering and structural and biophysical sciences. For full details about GSK’s Intern Program, and to search and apply for opportunities as they become available, please visit this link.
Resume Assistance at the UMBC Career Center
Need help with creating/updating your resume? Visit the Career Center located on the 2nd floor of Math/Psych. Bldg. during drop-in hours 2-4 PM daily for a quick 15-minute review. For more in-depth assistance, schedule a 30-minute resume review appointment online by logging on to UMBCworks and clicking “Schedule an Appointment”.
]]>Name: Arnold Epanda
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: Lockheed Martin
Position Title: Software Engineer Intern
Major(s)/Minor(s):Computer Science
Work Term:Summer 2017
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
As the fall semester was coming to an end, I received a phone call from Sikorsky Aircraft, before a United Technology company and now a Lockheed Martin company to help in building their perception and autonomy work. I passed the interview, was given an offer and stipend for travel relocation since the workplace was in Stratford CT, miles away from my hometown Maryland.
I was super excited to intern with this company for two reasons: First, I felt a sense of connection with my interviewers (three at the time) because it seemed like they heard about UMBC already, for they asked quite a few questions about the school and after I gave them my feedback about the school I am attending, they acknowledged at the end of the interview that it was a great college to go to. Their view of UMBC enhanced my confidence about the school and was a reason to further accept their offer. Second, it was my first time interning away from home, receiving travel stipends, and preparing to live in Connecticut sate. Therefore, it was the perfect opportunity to have a fun summer, working on fun projects, meeting new people and knowing that I would have to build software that could impact on millions of lives.
When it came to saying YES/NO for my offer, I went for a YES and my role was to write algorithms with a lot of performance emphasis that will be integrated into their perception system.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
Of course, there are a lot of organizations out there willing to help students succeed.
I have never really thought of using these organizations in order to apply for internships until one of my friends, now a software engineer in Texas, recommended INROADS to me, a non-profit organization that aims to place minorities student in tech and big corporations.
I received coaching interviews throughout that program, resume reviews and was then called for an interview. Plus, INROADS send your resume to companies. Therefore, you do not need to worry about looking for these big corporations, for they come to you.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
Curiosity. Not being afraid to ask questions and having great team partners that are willing to see you succeed.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
By being my best-self, being genuine, and having fun with everyone.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Search for non-profit organizations that are willing to help - plenty of them exist. Have friends in your area of study, which I consider to be very important. Go out and meet people, do not wait for them to come to you. Make friends everywhere. Prep for interviews, get resume reviews, go to careers fairs, pray, and be patient.
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