For those of you interested in finding resources helpful to preparing for and finding roles in software engineering and/or other tech roles, e.g., product management, data science, UX/UI design, check out the Top Resources tab of this newsletter.  New resource content has been provided by alumni members of the Technology Middlebury Professional Network.

Also, watch the new videos on the Stories from the Field tab.  We hope to add new stories each week.

There are over 100 opportunities in Handshake for tech-related roles that will be expiring by November 30. Take a look in Handshake. Additionally, the opportunities below have deadlines within the next few weeks.

For the 2nd consecutive year, the Advanced Computing Systems Research
Program (ACS) in the NSA Research Directorate is joining with their
counterparts in the High-Performance Computing Solutions (HPCS) and
Operations (OPS) organizations to provide a select number of undergraduate
students an exciting 8-week internship opportunity.  ACS is part of the
Laboratory for Physical Sciences (LPS) and is located in the Research Park
building complex adjacent to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County
(UMBC). This internship experience is ideal for students who will be completing
their junior year (Spring 2024 graduates), and is well-suited for students
in math, computer science, computer engineering, or related STEM fields.
Please note: Only US citizens are eligible to apply. Read more about it and apply through this link.

Fellow, Baseball Technology at Cleveland Guardians Baseball

The Guardians are seeking Fellows to join our Baseball Technology department. Each Fellow will work full-time with one of our minor league affiliates and report to the Baseball Technology, Player Development, and Baseball Operations departments. Fellows will be expected to manage the collection of multiple data streams and operate as a resource for both coaches and players. This position will include travel to away games.

The ideal candidate will be curious, creative, open-minded, and excited to work in a collaborative environment. The candidate will be able to clearly communicate with others, build strong relationships, and have the ability to present complex topics to a wide range of audiences. They will take the initiative to perform research in the areas of their choosing that advances the Guardians’ player development procedures and philosophies. Read more about it in Handshake. Application deadline November 18th.

Summer Associate, Quantitative Analysis at New York Yankees

Built upon our storied legacy, the New York Yankees look to attract the best possible talent not just on the field but in the front office as well. It is our shared responsibility to maintain the first-class reputation associated with the franchise in all aspects of our business. This is a summer position geared to introduce current students to Quantitative Analysis within Baseball Operations. Read more about it in Handshake. Application deadline December 31st.

R&D Engineering – Machine Learning 2023 Internship at Biospectal – expires 12/9

Want to work with a dynamic multi-national team on the cutting edge of a transformative wave of biomedical health diagnostic technology in Switzerland?

Biospectal SA is a truly revolutionary startup in the mobile remote patient monitoring (MRPM) and mobile health tech space. We are on a mission to democratize blood pressure monitoring and management at a global scale using ubiquitous mobile devices already in our pockets. Our OptiBP software platform uses optical biosensing via smartphone cameras to measure blood pressure transdermally using sophisticated optical algorithms. Read more about the opportunity and apply on Handshake.

Product Management, Mobile Apps Analytics 2023 Internship at Biospectal – expires 12/9

We are looking for a Product Management Intern to assist the head of product in managing our beta program, analyzing usage patterns, and planning the launch of our mobile app.

You will be in charge of activating and managing our beta program. You will communicate with our beta users and help manage their support inquiries. But a large portion of your job will be to analyze usage patterns and perform background research. Read more about the opportunity and apply in Handshake.

R&D Engineering Intern – Hardware 2023 Internship at Biospectal

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer Intern with strong electronic design skills to complement our team in the design and implementation of hardware components and solutions to support our medical-grade solutions. This job position requires the understanding of modern tools for the design and fabrication of printed circuit boards, and of diagnostic tools to verify and validate circuit functionality. You will work in collaboration with the R&D team to develop proof-of-concept hardware to demonstrate new functionalities for our medical solutions. Read more about the opportunity and apply in Handshake.

Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI)

The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program encourages undergraduate students and recent graduates to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research experiences at the Department of Energy (DOE) laboratories. Selected students participate as interns appointed at one of 17 participating DOE laboratories/facilities. They perform research, under the guidance of laboratory staff scientists or engineers, on projects supporting the DOE mission.

The SULI program is sponsored and managed by the DOE Office of Science’s, Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) in collaboration with the DOE laboratories/facilities.

Applications for the SULI program are solicited annually for three separate internship terms. Internship appointments are 10 weeks in duration for the Summer Term (May through August) or 16 weeks in duration for the Fall (August through December) and Spring (January through May) Terms. Each DOE laboratory/facility offers different research opportunities; not all DOE laboratories/facilities offer internships during the Fall and Spring Terms. Click here to learn more about the types of CS and data analytics internships.

How Many Jobs are Available in Technology in the U.S.?

The latest data from several IT consultancies and hiring platforms shows the hiring rate for tech jobs has slowed, but industries continue to add positions — particularly for emerging fields. Read more about it in this article from Computer World.

What do Companies Look For in a New Product Manager?

It’s important to get inside your interviewer’s head. What are they looking for?  Aside from intellect, smarts, the power to adapt, think and act on their feet? They want a person who is motivated to do the job, can work with different teams and has the ability to prioritize features that they already know users are looking for. A Product Manager has to be resilient, strategic and insightful. Which means the hiring company will ask a multitude of questions to figure out if you are the one.  Check out more product management interview prep info in the “Top Resources” tab of the Technology Newsletter

Are Product Managers Paid More Than Engineers?

Yes, Product Managers are usually paid more than Engineers. The average base pay for Product Managers is $109,000/year, while the average base pay of Engineers is $92,000/year. There are some exceptions to these income levels. However, Product Managers generally earn higher incomes than Engineers. Read more about it in this article in Web App Huddle.

Data Analytics

What exactly is data analytics? What would you be doing as a data analyst, and what kind of hard and soft skills do you need to start learning? In this video introduction, Career Foundry gives you a simple overview of data analytics, and detail some tangible examples of what the role involves! See more here

From Shelly Palmer’s Blog

Bloomberg is reporting that Apple’s next major product – a mixed-reality headset – is set to arrive next year. The headset itself is likely to be priced between $2,000 and $3,000, packing a Mac-level M2 chip, more than 10 cameras placed inside and outside of the device, and the highest-resolution displays ever featured in a mass-market headset. It will also run a new operating system called “realityOS,” which is said to include MR versions of core Apple apps like Messages, FaceTime, and Maps. Job listings from Apple imply that the company is planning to create 3D mixed-reality worlds. Rumors about upcoming Apple products are just that: rumors. Lately, though, Apple has not been as good as it used to be about keeping secrets. I’m excited about Apple’s vision for a mixed-reality future. Based on the available information, the upcoming Apple hardware and software will give us an exciting new way to surface data and make it actionable. Yet another piece of evidence where big tech is investing – AR/VR!

Microsoft’s deal for Activision getting scrutiny around world

Microsoft’s plan to buy video game giant Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion could have major effects on the gaming industry throughout much of the world. By Matt O’Brien and Kelvin Chan Associated Press

Microsoft’s plan to buy video game giant Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion could have major effects on the gaming industry, transforming the Xbox maker into something like a Netflix for video games by giving it control of many more popular titles.

But to get to the next level, Microsoft must first survive a barrage of government inquiries from the United Kingdom to New Zealand to Brazil, and from U.S. regulators emboldened by President Joe Biden to strengthen their enforcement of antitrust laws. Read More Here

Why Microsoft could be ‘extremely well-positioned’ for metaverse success

As companies seek to build out the metaverse, Microsoft Corp. may already have many of the necessary tools in its pocket.

The metaverse has become a hot buzzword lately as companies like Facebook-parent Meta Platforms Inc. FB, -4.23%, Microsoft MSFT, -1.85%, Roblox Corp. RBLX, -8.57% and Epic Games explore the possibility of new virtual worlds through which people can connect. The concept is still in early innings, and it’s not yet clear whether there will ultimately be one or many metaverses, but Bernstein analyst Mark Moerdler has confidence in the idea that software companies stand to benefit as the tech world works to realize its virtual vision.

Marketwatch.com’s Tech Megatrends of 2022

You may want to read this article from Marketwatch.com which references tech’s 10 megatrends for 2022.  While the article is intended to point out stocks for investment purposes, the organizations referenced may be worth investigating as you plot your career exploration efforts. Read more here

How a mistake by YouTube shows its power over media

Every hour, YouTube deletes nearly 2,000 channels. The deletions are meant to keep out spam, misinformation, financial scams, nudity, hate speech and other material that it says violates its policies.  But the rules are opaque and sometimes arbitrarily or mistakenly enforced. Policy experts say such experience is indicative of thorny free speech issues YouTube faces as the world’s largest online video service.

BETA Technologies begins process to expand electric aircraft facility in Vermont

The future is happening in Vermont. BETA plan will create hundreds of new jobs in the region and emphasize sustainability, access to green aviation and STEM education across Vermont.

We invite you to watch the latest episode of our MIDDVantage: Exploring Careers in Data Analytics series:

Episode 6:  History Major to a Machine Learning Engineer in Fin Tech (28 minutes)
Guest Speaker: Winnie Yeung ‘15, Machine Learning Engineer at Block
Interviewer: Steven Shi ‘23

Winnie Yeung ‘15 is a machine learning engineer at Block in the San Francisco Bay Area, working on developing and deploying Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Computer Vision-related machine learning solutions to improve customer onboarding experiences. She earned her master’s in analytics at the Georgia Institute of Technology and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Visa. She has co-authored an NLP course with Mannings Publication and actively contributes to the open-source community by giving talks at PyCon Hong Kong. While at Middlebury (‘15), she majored in History and worked with Professor Febe Armanios researching Halal food traditions.

About the Data Analytics series: Data analytics is broken down into four basic types. Descriptive analytics describes what has happened over a given period. Diagnostic analytics focuses more on why something happened and predictive analytics moves to what is likely going to happen in the near term. Finally, prescriptive analytics suggests a course of action. Market watchers project the number of jobs for data professionals in the U.S will increase to over 3 million by 2022. This series includes interviews with many professionals who will share their vantage points on how they use data analytics in their career roles, their paths from campus to career, and career advice they would have for students interested in this career space.

Exploring Careers in Data Analytics is a collaborative series developed by the Center for Careers and Internships and Middlebury in DC with content contributions from members of the Middlebury Professional Network and Middlebury students.

If you’re interested in learning more about technical opportunities for women at Google, tune in to our virtual panel of women Googlers as they reflect on their journeys and experiences navigating the tech industry. Spanning an array of intersectional identities, tenures, product areas and working styles, this group will discuss how they build and leverage community to foster an inclusive environment for all. We encourage you to join us live to have your questions answered by Googlers and connect with peers through the chat box! While this event is centered around the experiences of women in tech at Google, all are welcome to join in the conversation as we continue to work together to Build for Everyone. Read more about it and get event registration information here.

HubSpot’s FIRST-GENS IN TECH is a 1-day virtual experience for first-generation individuals interested in learning more about what it really means to work in tech. The tech industry continues to be one of the fastest growing industries all around the world, and there are so many job opportunities in tech just waiting to be filled. After attending our event, you’ll not only learn which jobs will help you break into the industry, but also how to ask your imposter syndrome to take the day off (or several) and to gain tips for landing your first job in tech! Read more about it and get event registration info here.

Navigating a Career in Amazon as a First-Gen

In honor of First-Generation College Celebration Day (https://bit.ly/3gzSHjt), Amazonians will cover how they have navigated their career path. This will be an engaging session where your submitted question could be selected for the panel as a first-generation prospective candidate. Read more about it and get event registration info here.