Category Archives: internships

Attention Summer 2016 Interns! Summer Discount and Housing

A 25% tuition discount and free Summer housing is being offered to students enrolled in Summer 2016 Academic Internship programs.

Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) academic credits or a minimum of three (3) internship credits this summer.

Please contact the Student Financial Services office at 412-397-6260 or stacct@rmu.edu.

Data Analytics Internship Opportunity with Othot

A new internship opportunity has been posted for students interested in Data Analytics. Othot, a predictive analytics start-up, is currently seeking candidates for an opening as a Data Science Intern. The position will assist in the building of predictive models. The candidate will be expected to work 10-15 hours a week on-site at Othot’s office in Greentree. The starting wage is $10/hour. Othot states that they are looking for “a smart, energetic person who wants to work in a fast-paced startup environment.”

Candidates will be expected to:
– Assist Senior Data Scientists with building, applying, and assessing predictive models
– Analyze data sets using in-house developed solutions
– Determine which data from the customer, Othot data repositories, and other external sources are relevant to an analysis
– Extract and store data from web APIs using Python programming
– Interpret and communicate results of predictive modeling to customers in a way that is easy to understand
– Develop methodologies and tools for assessing model performance
– Explore new predictive analytic methods
– Participate in user interface development

Qualifications for the position include (but are not limited to):
– Experience working with statistical analysis, data science, machine learning, and/or related fields
– Interest and/or familiarity with developing predictive algorithms and models
– Experience with Python programming and libraries for working with data (e.g., scikit-learn and pandas) preferred
– Ability to leverage current and emerging technology
– Strong communication and interpersonal skills
– Capacity to work independently and/or as part of a team

Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to Mark Voortman at mvoortman@othot.com

Carnegie Mellon University’s Summer Security Intensive

CMU’s Summer Security Intensive is an opportunity provided for current juniors, who are pursuing work in the Cyber Forensics and CIS fields of work. The SSI is a paid summer fellowship, provided by CMU.  The total that can be earned from participating in this fellowship is around $2500.  Heinz college provides financial aid for all of those accepted into the program which can cover all participation costs, transportation, housing, meals, tuition, books, other supplies, social functions, and also a 1,000 stipend.

Participants will go to classes and get to meet and gain experience with some of the most skilled professionals in the cyber security field.  The three classes that SSI participants will take will focus on security topics, that are issues that many students and professionals alike face.

THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPURTUNITY IS MARCH 1ST.

To apply for this fellowship, follow the link here.

Again the opportunity to apply for this fellowship is quickly approaching, and those interested should apply immediately.

Bender Computing- Positions for IT Majors with Disabilities

 

Bender Consulting Services Inc. has been a leading national expert in getting jobs for people with disabilities.  They have been supporting corporate and federal recruitment, workplace mentoring, and technology accessibility initiatives for 20 years now.

**For more general information, visit www.benderconsult.com.

Through the IT Leadership Rotational Program (being offered in Cranberry, PA; Blue Bell, PA; Downers Grove IL; and Phoenix, AZ), you would be able to get experiences key for your future career. You will:

  • Participate in extensive training and development opportunities
  • Develop key competencies through enterprise-wide rotational work experience and extensive training opportunities
  • Rotate through a series of challenging projects and technical assignments within IT organizations
  • Complete projects and assignments in areas such as cyber information security and architecture, project and program
    management, IT architecture, infrastructure, networking, engineering, and software testing, all designed to deliver real business
    results

In order to get a position, you will need to fill some qualifications:

  • Required – Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in an information technology-related major, such as MIS or computer science, with an anticipated
    graduation date of May 2016.
  • Strongly preferred – GPA of 3.3 or higher .
  • Strongly preferred – Previous co-op or intern experience in related discipline.
  • Strongly preferred/Required – Drive for success in a fast-paced environment and determination to meet tight deadlines.
  • Required – Strong communication, analytical, results-oriented, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

To apply for this opportunity, visit www.benderconsult.com/careers/submit-resume to fill out the electronic form.

 

 

HM Health Solutions’ Project: Future

HM Health Solutions is holding an event called Project: Future event on Friday, March 18, 2016 in Downtown Pittsburgh from 9 am to 3 pm. Developed specifically for seniors seeking to jump-start their career upon graduation, Project: Future will showcase HM Health Solutions to give attendees a look into what we have to offer, our career opportunities, educational sessions presented by experts on key topics in the technical industry and the opportunity to network with our employees.

They are looking to recruit top talent for Project: Future and would love representation from Robert Morris University.  Interested candidates should email their resume to HMHSCareers@highmark.com. Upon meeting the following criteria, eligible candidates will receive an official invitation for admission (space is limited):

  • Will earn a bachelor’s degree or higher in Application Development, Project Management, Business Analysis, Information Technology Operations or similar field
  • Currently has and will earn an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher
  • Legally authorized to work for any United States employer
  • Preference will be given to candidates that have demonstrated leadership abilities through their studies, employment or extracurricular activities

Step “IT” Up With Thermo Fisher Scientific – Thursday, March 3rd

Thermo Fisher Scientific will have a networking opportunity on Thursday, March 3rd from 5:30 – 8:00pm at 300 Industry Drive. RSVP to  Kendra.Patterson@ThermoFisher.com by Feb. 29th.

A flyer is attached below with more information.

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iOS Development Internship at AppTurbo

AppTurbo is hiring the following position: iOS Developer (H/F)

AppTurbo is a leading app discovery application that provides a unique mobile marketing service, promoting a free application every day to its community of 35 million users located in over 30 countries.

Among the IT team, you will work on our iOS mobile development with the lead developer and the product owner.

Technical Skills :
· Swift
· Objective-C
· iOS 8, 9

Interpersonal Skills :
Appreciate good design and have an eye for details
Really love mobile devices and digging into the platform

Nice to have :
· Self-starter who embraces new technologies
· Have done a mobile project in your spare time
· If you have a GitHub account, please include it in your application

Additional information:
Beginning: ASAP
This internship will last 6 months

To apply, please visit: http://www.jobsintech.io/jobs/ios-developer-h-f-appturbo

March 9: Collegiate Job and Internship Fair

Computer & IT Majors:  22 employers want to meet you!

Western PA Collegiate Job and Internship Fair
Wednesday, March 9
10 am – 3 pm
Monroeville Convention Center

It’s the largest job fair in the region with over 130 employers already registered and 150 – 160 expected! For fair information and a full list of employers, visit: http://www.westpacs.org/ and download the WestPACS Career Fair+ app on both iOS and Android devices!

American Textile Company
Ariba, an SAP Company
Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc
Compunetix, Inc
Creehan & Company
DMG SECURITIES INC
Highmark Health
Keller Williams Real Estate Professionals
KFORCE
LANtek Computer Services
Management Science Associates
Mylan Inc.
Novitas Solutions
PA Liquor Control Board
RDX
rue21
SDLC Partners
Smith Micro Software, Inc.
SoftWriters, Inc.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Treasury Inspector General For Tax Administration, Office of Audit
UPMC
ZOLL LifeVest

Monday, February 22: LunaMetrics Presentation on Google Analytics

Alex Moore from LunaMetrics will give a presentation on Google Analytics for CIS students on Monday, February 22nd at 4 p.m. in the Wheatley Atrium.

LunaMetrics (at LunaMetrics.com) is a Digital Marketing and Google Analytics consultancy helping businesses use data to illuminate the bridge between marketing, user behavior, and ROI. We love Google Analytics and Search Marketing, and we’re a Google Analytics Certified Partner and a Google Partner for AdWords. We focus on providing customer service and integrity in our consulting services, provide basic through advanced trainings nationwide, and keep analytics professionals up-to-date and on the ball with our blog.

Here is the schedule of events:

4:00 – 4:15 PM –  SET Registration and free pizza

4:20 – 5:00 PM –  LunaMetrics Presentation

5:00 – 5:45 PM –  Q & A session

Orrick Technology Internship Opportunities

Orrick’s Global Operation Center in Wheeling, WV has excellent opportunities for Technology Internships for students working towards their Associates or Bachelor’s degrees:

Applications Intern: Provide assistance with the technical support of firm-wide software applications including testing, documenting and trouble-shooting applications, communicating with internal customers and imaging desktops.

Applications Database Intern: Provide assistance with the technical support of firm-
wide software applications including testing, documenting and trouble-shooting applications, communicating with internal customers, imaging desktops and infrastructure support including servers and database systems.

Project Management Office Intern: Assists with the tracking and management of various IT projects. Working with other members of the PMO as well as our various IT teams, the IT PM intern will be exposed to real-world projects and issues. Furthermore, they will receive hands-on experience with enterprise class project management solutions. In addition, there will be an expectation that the PM intern will complete various on-line educational courses offered by Orrick. These courses will be provided at no cost to the intern and will be from a registered education provider for the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Service Operations Intern: Provide front line telephone support to attorneys and staff on all firm computer systems (hardware and software) and to work on special projects as needed.

Requirements:

  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Proficiency with desktop operating systems and Microsoft Office.
  • Understanding of networking concepts, database concepts and basic scripting and/or
  • Ability to adapt to a changing environment and multitask assignments, and to approach problems with a sense of ownership, enthusiasm and innovation.
  • Willingness to learn and grow in a professional environment.
  • GPA of 3.2 or above

Additional Information:

Our Interns work 20-25 hours per week and are paid $10.00 per hour.Students can visit our web site at www.orrick.com to learn more about our firm and to apply on line through our careers page.