Image: University of Georgia School of Computing students continued to excel in experiential learning opportunities through securing competitive internships at leading organizations, where they applied advanced skills in software engineering, cloud computing, AI, and data systems to many meaningful projects.One standout experience came from student Justin Brand (BS Computer Science, ‘26), who was a software engineering intern at Oracle. Reflecting on his summer, Justin shared: “I think the best way to describe it is nothing short of amazing. Between the technologies I’ve learned, impact I’ve already had, and support I’ve received, this summer is turning out to be more than just a three-month job writing code,” he said. “It’s a three-month taste of a career absorbing new perspectives, learning new things, and making software with an impact.”From day one, Brand contributed substantially, completing four projects. “The first of four projects I got this summer entailed automation of deployments from builds to our test environment,” he said. “A week after my changes were published, people on my team were already commenting on how much time it saved them—time they could spend on tasks with far greater return.”Other students also gained hands-on experience at top firms, including AT&T, Google, Mercedes-Benz USA, Navy Federal Credit Union, NCR Voyix, Palantir, State Farm, and more. Students worked on everything from machine learning models to secure data platforms and enterprise solutions.Nikita Jha, a fourth-year double major in computer science and economics through Terry, discovered her internship opportunity at Azalea Robotics after meeting co-founder and School of Computing alumnus David Millard during a banquet held as part of Foundation Fellow Interview Weekend. She said the experience allowed her to work in “a very innovative, cutting-edge field in robotics—particularly in airport baggage handling, an industry that hasn’t seen much change or progression.” Through the internship, Jha further strengthened her computer science skills and industry knowledge, an experience she said has opened the door to future opportunities and long-term success.Often facilitated through campus recruitment events, these internships, career fairs, and courses like CSCI 5007 (Internship in Computer Science), provided invaluable professional growth and networking opportunities. The School of Computing remains committed to supporting such experiential learning, preparing students with technical and physical skills for successful careers in a rapidly advancing field.
