Victor Alves
| School/Division |
Division of Information Technology & Sciences |
|---|---|
| Programs |
Computer Science & Innovation Major |
| Class | 2020 |
| Pronouns | He/Him/His |
| Home State | Mexico |
Specialization
Software Engineering
Double Minor
Data Science and Mathematics
Internship
Software Engineering Intern for NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies in New York, NY
Favorite Class
Computer Science: Emerging Languages
Post-Grad Job
Software Development Engineer for Amazon in Seattle, WA
Have you had any on-campus jobs?
I’ve worked at the SMART Space as a programming lab tutor, and as a Peer Career Coach in the Career Collaborative. As a tutor, I learned how to break down complex topics for students to fill in the gaps in their knowledge. As a Peer Coach, I’ve learned what it means to be successful in the workplace and how to best work with students in a one-on-one environment. Both roles have helped me further develop social skills, and I can confidently say that I wouldn’t be half as prepared as I am to start my career without them.
Can you tell us about your internship?
I was a Software Engineering Intern for NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies in New York. I worked with a team of interns, researchers, and software engineers to develop an application for the researchers. We were able to modernize some of the data extraction tools they used. I had the opportunity to present my project at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland with the other interns, and we got a tour of some of the facilities. It was a fantastic experience, and gave me a competitive advantage when it came to securing my post-graduation job.
How has Champlain prepared you for the professional world?
I came to Champlain with little to no programming experience, and I leave with enough experience to feel comfortable working at any company on anything related to software development. After graduation, I will be working for Amazon as a Software Development Engineer in Seattle. Ideally, I’d love to obtain a Master’s degree in Computer Science or Data Science, but my life goal is to write software to help put humans on Mars.
I came to Champlain with little to no programming experience, and I leave with enough experience to feel comfortable working at any company on anything related to software development.
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