Computer Science Major Jobs 2018
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Anh Thuc Tran
Major: computer science
Hometown: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Employer: Twitter Inc.
Job title: software engineer
Job Responsibilities
Software engineer in San Francisco, California, for the infrastructure team at Twitter's headquarters.
How has Dickinson prepared you for your future?
As an international student from Vietnam, Dickinson has provided me a platform to try new things and find what I am passionate about, whether it's analyzing sociological problems or coding a solution. Through Dickinson's study abroad program in Australia and Denmark, I learned more about different cultures and improved my communication and adaptation skills in different environments. Dickinson has prepared me to become a global citizen who is motivated to solve complex technological problems and make the world a better place.
Internship Experience
During my senior year at Dickinson, I had a chance to work at Return Logic, a software-as-a-service startup in Carlisle. I developed an administrative Web application for the company to manage their customers' and teams' database. It was a hands-on experience to learn about team processes, such as Agile, and version control tools to work with other colleagues. I also learned to articulate technical problems and solutions well through continuous checkpoints with my manager. The engineering team was resourceful in reviewing my codes and showed me the best practice in the field so I could improve myself as an aspiring software engineer.
What are you most anticipating about your future?
I will move to San Francisco, the "Silicon Valley" area, to start my new journey at one of the biggest tech companies. I am excited to meet like-minded young software engineers and build meaningful products that bring people together, especially in today's geopolitical environment. I also can meet leaders in the industry and learn from their leadership and vision to build successful businesses. This will inspire and prepare me to become an entrepreneur in the near future.
What are some of the defining moments of your Dickinson experience?
Hypnotic Dance Crew and our "Pop-up" show on Britton Plaza every year.
Steven Fitzpatrick
Major: computer science
Hometown: Narragansett, Rhode Island
Employer: U.S. Department of the Navy
Job title: software engineer
Job Responsibilities
Work with a software team at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division in Newport, Rhode Island to support the U.S. Navy.
How has Dickinson prepared you for your future?
Dickinson has given me the education in computer science and the tools needed to succeed in the workplace.
Internship Experience
- DON Pathways Summer Internship (2015)
- DON Pathways 640 program for Summer (2016-18) (After 640 hours, I have the opportunity to convert full time to this position (upon employer decision).
What are some of the defining moments of your Dickinson experience?
My freshman year when I was hired as the CSE Nitrogen Footprint Research Assistant led me to work for CSE as a data analyst, which gave me my sustainability focus while at Dickinson.
Learn more about Fitzpatrick's Dickinson experience.
Jake Beley
Major: computer science
Hometown: Monroeville, Pennsylvania
Employer: United States Air Force
Job title: civilian computer scientist
How has Dickinson prepared you for your future?
Dickinson has given me the ability to understand how varying disciplines can and should be combined to allow for innovation.
Internship Experience
- Research intern at ArticuLab at Carnegie Mellon University.
- Summer security intensive fellow at Carnegie Mellon University, a seven-week paid fellowship in cyber security and cyber policy.
What are you most anticipating about your future?
Learning and working with some of the top minds in the field and being able to support our military.
What are some of the defining moments of your Dickinson experience?
My professors, Dickinson Swim Team, Coach Paul Richards and ALLARM.
Kiarra Osakue
Major: computer science
Hometown: Strasburg, Colorado
Employer: Four Winds Interactive
Job title: automation QA engineer
Job Responsibilities
Write and run automation code for GUI and API testing in Denver, Colorado.
How has Dickinson prepared you for your future?
Without my Dickinson education, I likely never would have studied computer science and so I would have missed out on a field I am so happy to be joining. I also learned how to balance my vocations and avocations and to not settle for one path when the world is full of opportunities.
Internship Experience
I interned at Four Winds Interactive twice as a QA engineer. I will continue working with them after graduation as an automation QA engineer.
Ian Doyle
Major: computer science
Hometown: Wakefield, Rhode Island
Employer: Aetna
Job title: identity engineer
Job Responsibilities
I will be maintaining servers and secure connections in Hartford, Connecticut, for the entire company's interface and processes.
Internship Experience
I interned at a computer-science start up.
What are some of the defining moments of your Dickinson experience?
Joining a Greek organization and extending my family.
Ryan Cohane
Major: computer science, mathematics
Hometown: Scarsdale, New York
Employer: Amazon (New York City)
Job title: software development engineer
How has Dickinson prepared you for your future?
From my semesters in Washington, D.C., and Madrid, Spain, my leadership roles on campus, and my classes, I have developed as a leader and problem solver. Dickinson has given me the confidence that I am prepared and capable for my life after college.
Internship Experience
- Amazon in New York City: software development engineer.
- Medicoverage Inc. in Washington, D.C.: coding and development intern.
- American Digital University in White Plains, New York: academic assistant.
What are some of the defining moments of your Dickinson experience?
I studied abroad in Madrid, Spain during my junior year. The experience was incredibly eye-opening. It took me out of my comfort zone and helped me become a more independent person. I gained a deeper understanding and appreciation of the world around me.
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Published April 13, 2018