Name:  Sophia Blackwell

Internship, Co-op, or Research Site:

Position Title: Project Assistant 

Major or Program: Media and Communications

Current Class Level: Senior

Work Term: Summer 2022 

Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities. 

During my internship at OIG, I summarized the investigations public synopsis, arranged and designed the 20-page report that was published on their website and got the opportunity to network with some fantastic people on the team. I also got to see how fraud and finical waste is assessed in the city of Baltimore. 

Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?

Using LinkedIn, I had alerts setup for various positions of interest. I regularly visited the career websites or sections of specific organizations and sought referrals where possible. I applied for the position within a few days of learning about it in October 2021.

What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?  

The opportunity to contribute daily to meaningful work that facilitates meeting customer needs and securing their information.

How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?

My work directly contributed to a more responsive security program for the organization.

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience? 

"Start early, prioritize organizations that meet your long-term aspirations, build relevant skills, network and be persistent. Have the Career Center team review your resume."

Please provide a short reflection or quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / working with the Career Center.

Finding out how the investigations of Baltimore cities financial waste and fraud were handled was the most interesting part of it all for me. 

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Name: Aneesha Ashtaputre  

Internship, Co-op, or Research Site: Morgan Stanley

Position Title: Firm Market Risk Analyst

Major or Program: Financial Economics

Current Class Level: Senior

Work Term: Summer 2022

Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities. 

I was a summer analyst in the Firm Market Risk department, and I was a part of the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB) team. I assessed Greek-based risk sensitivities for various instruments in the FED Hypothetical Portfolio Exercise according to the FRTB rule. Also, I created a document management system and migrated all the team files from SharePoint to Microsoft Teams. I researched and consulted with my fellow coworkers to make an assessment about the possibility of an US recession in a group of four people.

Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?

I heard about the position during the Morgan Stanley UMBC Connects session. I submitted the application in October, and I interviewed towards the end of November. I went through one preliminary interview and a superday.

What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?  

I enjoyed the people and their genuine interest to teach me. Everyone wanted to see me succeed, and they were willing to help me out when I asked for help.

How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?

I created a template that helps assess risk sensitivities based on the FRTB rule for different instruments, and I helped the team come up with a new organization system for their files.

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience? 

Make sure to do your research on the company and its culture, and the role before applying and interviewing.

Please provide a short reflection or quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / working with the Career Center.

I was treated as if I was a analyst and not a summer analyst. I loved that everyone was willing to teach me when I asked for help.

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Name:  Andres-Sebastian Melendez Munoz 

Internship, Co-op, or Research Site: Romana Corporation

Position Title: Collection Assistant 

Major or Program: Art History with a concentration in Renaissance Art

Current Class Level: Senior

Work Term: Summer 2022

Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities. 

A lot of my job is organizing how we run the day-by-day stuff, but it is also making people comfortable with how easy it is to navigate our platforms and art shows. Artists and curators often sit on a high horse, and part of my job is showing potential buyers that it can be cool, easy, and relaxed when interacting with private sellers.  

Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?

Networking is your best friend and don't be vain, ask for help. There is always something to learn. Never cut yourself short, there ain't a damn thing you can't do.

What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?  

Dealing art internationally seems so foreign to many of us. There is often a kind of mystery that shrouds it because of the scandals and large sums of money often involved. We also tend to have a glamorous idea of it due to movies. It can be glamorous but it really is like working for a local art place with more hurdles. We need to make sure the art gets on a plane or ship safely and gets through security and gets to where it is going in one place. I just love the challenges. 

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Name: Komal Londhe 

Internship, Co-op, or Research Site: Ardent Privacy Internship

Position Title: Machine Learning Intern

Major or Program: Data Science

Current Class Level: Master’s Student

Work Term: Summer 2022

Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities. 

I work in the field of data privacy, which includes defining how sensitive a set of data is and then using various techniques to safeguard it. I was given small projects during my internship's initial phase. The projects involved working with software engineers and product managers, doing research, creating data models, or normalizing data. During this time, I got to know the workflow and the product. Later on I was assigned to projects which were aligned with the machine learning pipeline which included understanding business scenarios, collecting data, preprocessing data, building predictive models and evaluating them on the data. Currently, I am working on how we can improve the model and also optimize them. I think that this is a wonderful opportunity for me to learn and gain professional experience.

Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?

I applied for the position through UMBCWorks. I got my resume reviewed from the Career center. After a week, I received an email for an interview from Ardent Privacy. I prepared myself for the interview and I could clear the rounds.

What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?  

My current position is perfect for an entry-level position. During my masters, I am fortunate to work with the creative team, and I've learnt so much from them. In addition to encouraging me to adopt a team attitude that I believe has been really beneficial to me personally. I'm ready to take on a new challenge where I can truly demonstrate my abilities and develop as a data science graduate

How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?

For me feedback is very important. I was eager to work and when I got this opportunity, I wanted to prove myself. I would attend the standup calls regularly and worked on the tasks those were aligned for me sincerely, ask for feedback from the team whether I could provide them with useful solutions. I also tried to assist in the other teams where I could apply my previous work experience.

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience? 

As per my opinion, search for a company or a role where you will get to learn and apply your academic knowledge in the practical scenarios. Apply as early as possible and prepare your resume well. Most of the time in the interviews, you will get questions on your past experience and projects. Be specific on the technology you have worked on.

Please provide a short reflection or quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / working with the Career Center.

I am really thankful to the Career Center, especially Jen. She helped me with my resume and also with my CPT process and how and what I should expect in the interviews. She gave me a very thoughtful suggestion to prepare different resumes for different positions that I am aiming for.

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Attention all UMBC student employees!  

What could be better than having an on-campus job?

Having an on-campus job and getting a notation on your transcript that tells employers you made the effort to enhance your professional development!

Interested in gaining a competitive edge in the job market? Sign up for PRAC 102- Building Skills for Career Success this Fall semester. Don’t worry, it’s not a formal class! With the minimal commitment of attending a few workshops and career events, you will be better prepared for the world of work and have the proof on your college transcript to show your employer.

DEADLINE TO REQUEST ENROLLMENT:Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Make your campus experience count! Enroll TODAY! Enrollment is limited to the first 40 student employees. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!  

Open to all levels and majors. You must be a UMBC student employee working at least eight hours per week on campus. 

How to Register Online

1. Log in to Handshake, then navigate to Career Center > Experiences.

2. Click “Request an Experience” and select “Career Center – On-Campus Student Employment (PRAC 102- Building Skills for Career Success) – Fall 2022” as the Experience Type. Fill in the required fields and submit.

3. Your registration will be reviewed within two business days. The Career Center will enroll you directly upon review along with sending you additional details.

Also, obtain the syllabus (SEE DOCUMENT DOWNLOAD). 

QUESTIONS, please contact Stephanie Taylor (staylor18@umbc.edu) or Christine Routzahn (routzahn@umbc.edu) at the Career Center.