Carlos Flores

Whether it's solving a tricky bug or rolling out a new feature, the job's about keeping things smooth and streamlined. It's not all grind either—you’ll often find time to dive into new frameworks or improve processes to make the next project even easier. It’s just you, your code, some great tools, and a team that appreciates both the process and the results.

As a software engineer, my day-to-day feels like a mix of solving puzzles and getting creative with data. I was building the backend systems that power the company’s applications, and at the same time, I was working with data—collecting it, cleaning it up, analyzing it, and turning it into something meaningful.

As an IT intern, my experience is a mix of tech support, hands-on learning, and figuring things out on the go, all while keeping the pace pretty chill. I was part of the IT team, and your tasks can be all over the place—one day, helping set up computers or troubleshooting network issues, and the next, I might be installing software or managing security updates.

Throughout the degree, I had to balance learning the fundamentals with hands-on, practical skills, all while being surrounded by the culture that’s shaping the future of technology. It's a unique mix of laid-back student life and the energy of Silicon Valley’s innovation scene.