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Our Internship at Bigears - Saumya Sajwan and Guy West
We spoke to Saumya Sajwan and Guy West, who completed summer internships at Bigears in 2021. They shared the benefits of interning at a smaller organisation, their experience of the Summer of Tech process, and advice for future interns.
Delivering an Impactful and Inclusive Bootcamp with Summer of Tech
Summer of Tech creates a safe and supportive environment for every student-facing activity that we organise, including our bootcamps. Here are some suggestions that you can consider as candidates, alumni, industry volunteers, mentors, presenters and employers:
Introduction to Cloud Computing with AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. Cloud computing is the delivery of different services through the Internet, including storage, servers, databases, networking, and software.
How To Accelerate Your Learning
Accelerate Your Learning is a bootcamp which teaches about the facts and techniques of learning and how to use these techniques in order to become an expert
Intern and Grad Wage Trends
We hosted our first employer drop in session recently; this was a chance to share insights and connect with our employer whānau. I shared some insights on wage trends for tech interns and graduates; see them here first.
Supercharge Your Team: Techweek Panel Takeaways
Highlights and takeaways from our panel event held as part of Techweek 2022 about attracting, supporting and growing junior talent.
Intro to Cloud Technology Platforms Bootcamps
What are cloud certifications and what is the cloud? The cloud refers to software and services that run on the internet, instead of on a local device. Discover more about Cloud Computing.
Employer Story - Marcus Bristol from Pushpay
We met with Marcus Bristol from Pushpay in Auckland, who onboarded 6 talented interns this summer. He shares why taking on interns has been rewarding for the team at PushPay.
Candidates are READY
As we get ready for our mid-year recruitment season, here’s a look under the Summer of Tech “hood”. Our team and more than 80 industry volunteers have been hard at work supporting students and recent grads to get ready to join Aotearoa’s tech industry.
How can I learn more about Machine Learning?
If you want to learn more about Machine Learning (ML) and potentially get a job in the area, here’s what ML Kathryn Hempstalk recommends.
Summer of Salesforce
Are you interested in learning Salesforce, but want to know more about what's involved and if it's right for you? We've interviewed three graduates who gave us a rundown of what to expect and top tips for those considering the programme.
Summer of Tech’s newest addition - Katrina Mearns
Meet the newest team member of Summer of Tech: Hi, my name is Katrina (Treen) Mearns. I have recently joined the wonderful Summer of Tech team as their Employer Champion. Get to know more about Treen.
Accessibility 101
Digital accessibility 101: Essential for some, useful for all! Summer of Tech mentor Prae Songprasit introduces us to the wonderful world of digital accessibility.
2022 Recruitment Update
For the past couple of years, we have seen an increased demand for interns and graduates to join the Aotearoa tech industry. This year we are running 3 recruitment “seasons”, giving candidates and employers more opportunities to connect. Read our update and progress report.
It's More than Dev - Alumni & Volunteer Panel
There is a wide range of jobs available in the technology sector that fit an array of interests and skillsets. The “More than Dev” panel was made up of a diverse group who, as children, had wanted to be mechanics, pilots and artists and now find themselves working in a range of different tech roles.
How to Land Your First Software Engineering Internship as an International Student
Mingyang is a software engineer for Sugar Wallet, a fintech startup. Born and raised in Mainland China, he shares his advice on how to land your first software engineering internship as an international student. Including what capabilities to have in your projects and show to employers.
My Internship at Lyniate - Chitrakshi Verma
We met with Chitrakshi Verma, who completed a 3-month course at Enspiral Dev Academy and landed a summer internship with Lyniate as a Testing Engineer in 2021. She shares her internship experience with us: the highlights, challenges and advice for the 2022 cohort.
Alumni Story - Joseph Whyle
Why is it important to put your time and work into the Summer of Tech programme?
Joseph Whyle, Summer of Tech Alumni, Mentor and Senior Technology Experience (TX) Engineer at Sharesies, shares why.
Which bootcamps should I attend?
We have a range of bootcamps across various topics, so it can be a little daunting to figure out which one to attend. Bootcamps will teach you to be successful when you start your first job.
What key skills employers are looking for?
Want to know what skills employers think are important? We’ve looked at and listed all the key skills across all the jobs from 2022.