Entry-level positions for aspiring Technical Program Managers at Microsoft
Entry-level positions in Kartik's field are abundant but often found in smaller companies, not "the Microsoft, the Amazon, um, Google," because smaller firms offer more "flexible learning opportunities" and are actively seeking talent to meet the huge demand, especially in data center operations where "millions and millions of jobs" are projected.
Data Center Operations, Technical Program Management, Internships, Entry-Level Positions, Construction Management
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Kartik Atyam
Senior Technical Program Manager
Microsoft
UCLA
UC Berkeley
Engineering - Civil
Architecture, Construction & Design, Technology
Real Estate
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Many entry-level positions in tech program management exist outside of large companies like Microsoft, Amazon, or Google.
2. Smaller companies offer more flexible learning opportunities and are more willing to invest in training due to a talent shortage in the industry.
3. A significant number of jobs are projected in data center operations, offering many opportunities for those interested in this area.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
That's a great question. While the biggest players like Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Oracle don't typically hire many interns in this area, there are opportunities in construction management and the data center developer world. This includes lease providers and wholesale providers, with about 200 companies globally.
These companies do hire interns for design roles, specifically in electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering. They also offer internships in a few other areas.
To get into this niche, you should look at smaller companies rather than the massive ones. Smaller companies tend to be more flexible with learning opportunities and their time. They are also more willing to invest in the future.
This is due to a significant talent constraint in the industry; there aren't enough people to meet the demand. This applies to technical roles, but especially to operations.
If you are interested in working operationally at a data center, projections show a need for about 50% more data center technicians. Millions of jobs will be available in this field. So, if you're interested, that's a direction to consider.