College Experiences That Helped a Software Engineer at Advertising Company Succeed
Tristan's undergraduate hackathon project, a "Google Vision application that was an actual e-commerce application," significantly impacted their career trajectory, showcasing practical skills to potential employers. The collaborative nature of the project, working with "some of the favorite people" Tristan is still friends with, proved equally valuable, highlighting the importance of teamwork and networking in building a successful career in software engineering.
Teamwork, Project Management, Coding, Problem-Solving, Technology
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
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Tristan Hilbert
Software Engineer
Advertising Company
Major: Computer Science
Loyola Marymount University - Masters : Computer Science
Computer Science
Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Participated in a hackathon and built a Google Vision-based e-commerce application.
2. Collaborated with other students on a significant project.
3. Highlighted project experience on resume, which was noticed by prospective employers.
Transcript
What did you do in your undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
During my interview for Proje, they noticed my hackathon project on my resume. I had worked on it with two other graduating undergrads.
We built a Google Vision application that was an actual e-commerce application. At the time, I didn't really know what e-commerce was, but that was the company I had applied for, and it was the project I had shown on my resume.
Choosing to do projects with other people probably set me up for the most success. Even though it wasn't the greatest app ever, I learned a lot. I also got to work with some great people who are still my friends today.