Career Path of a Software Engineer at Workday
During college, Ryan started as a supplemental instructor, acting as a "mix between a TA and a tutor," then landed a Software Engineer role at Workday through a campus career day, which led to an interview and placement in their "generation Workday" program for recent graduates. After navigating the initial challenges and growing within the company, Ryan progressed to a Software Engineer three position in about five or six years.
Software Engineering, Campus Recruiting, Entry-Level Programs, Career Progression, Workplace Community
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Ryan Vivian
Software Engineer
Workday
California State University, East Bay
N/A
Computer Science
Technology
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Supplemental Instruction Experience: Ryan started his career in college as a supplemental instructor, acting as a mix between a TA and tutor. This experience involved clarifying concepts for students after class, showcasing early skills in teaching and communication.
2. Campus Visit and Interview Success: Ryan secured his job at Workday through a campus visit and career day event. He emphasized the importance of preparing for the interview by studying the provided questions, highlighting the value of proactive preparation in job seeking.
3. Generation Workday Program: Workday's 'Generation Workday' program provided a supportive transition from college to a career. This program helped Ryan build a community and network within the company, easing the initial challenges of starting a new job and fostering professional growth.
Transcript
Could you walk me through your career path, starting with your experiences in college? Did you have any internships or jobs before your current role?
In college, I started with supplemental instruction. This program is a mix between a TA and a tutor. Students would come to me after class to clarify concepts from the lecture.
I learned about my current job at Workday as a software engineer through a campus visit. It was like a career day where I handed out my resume to different companies. Workday invited me to their campus, and I had an interview there.
They gave us an idea of the types of questions to expect, so I studied for the interview. This was all while I was a senior at Cal State East Bay. I did well on the interview and was hired before I even graduated, which was fortunate.
I started at Workday in a program called "Generation Workday." This program is for recent college graduates and acts as a transition into a career. It was helpful in getting to know people and building a community at work.
It's challenging at first as you're still learning. The beginning can be difficult, but the more time you invest, the easier it becomes. Things become more natural and smoother as you progress.
As this happens, you start to move up. I'm now a software engineer three, having advanced a few positions in about five or six years. It's been a positive experience.
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