Software Engineering and Information Systems Co-op Stories
Dec 01, 2023
Cyber Physical Systems Program Rounds Out Student’s Education
After working for a start-up and receiving a patent in gesture recognition technology, Pragnya Kondrakunta, MS’23, cyber physical systems, advanced her education at Northeastern. She conducted real-world project-based coursework, selected flexible electives to map to her career goals, and gained experience on co-op as a software engineer at Lake Homes Realty.
Nov 20, 2023
Redefining an Engineering Career With an MS in Cyber Physical Systems
Jeffrey Machyo, MS’23, cyber physical systems, decided to shift gears to the embedded systems field when he was working as an electrical engineer at an electric power company in Kenya. At Northeastern, he completed a co-op at Desktop Metal, which gave him hands-on experience with programable devices and set him up for a successful career change.
Aug 11, 2023
Innovation in Blockchain Technology
Siddharth Gargava embarked on a new chapter in his career by pursuing a master’s degree in information systems at Northeastern University in Boston. With two and a half years of prior software engineering experience at Deloitte, Gargava sought to challenge himself and elevate his expertise.
Jul 14, 2023
Passionate About Inclusive, Innovative, and Ethically Driven Software Engineering
Chaman Betrabet, an MS in software engineering systems student, is excitedly preparing to embark on a new career chapter as a mobile integration developer intern at SAP America.
Jul 14, 2023
Overcoming Challenges To Achieve Her Dreams
Asha Padmashetti, a staff software engineer at IBM, embarked on an incredible journey that led her to pursue a master’s in information systems. Throughout her path, Padmashetti encountered numerous challenges, yet her unwavering determination and passion for her career remained steadfast.
May 08, 2023
Community of Support in the MSIS-Bridge Program
Prior to enrolling in the MS in information systems-bridge (MSIS-bridge) program, Bhavin Bhatia was working in India as an HR administrator in corporate functions. He always wanted to pursue his master’s degree and the field of computer science. He is now on co-op at Siemen’s working in software testing.
Apr 24, 2023
Finding a Community of Peers With MSIS-Bridge in Silicon Valley
With a bachelor’s degree in linguistics, Yang Jiang joined the MSIS-bridge program in Silicon Valley after working in Japan as a technology consultant and program manager at Accenture. She wanted to change her career to a software engineer to understand how the software is developed rather only implement the technology solutions.
Apr 24, 2023
Career Change From Paralegal to Data Analyst With MSIS-Bridge
Kaleigh Sieczkowski, a student of the MS in information systems-bridge (MSIS-bridge) program, made a career pivot when she realized her passion for solving problems using technology. She studied international relations at Michigan State University, subsequently working as a paralegal. She plans to become a business intelligence analyst after graduating.