WashU Tech, Data & Engineering Career Readiness Podcast
This podcast guides WashU students through the tech, data, and engineering career landscape. Hear stories, tips, and clear steps to grow your skills and prepare for internships and full-time roles.
Episodes
10 episodes
From WashU to Netflix: How to Lock in Your Return Offer
In this episode, we’re joined by Dov Schwartz, a WashU alum who studied Computer Science and Economics. Dov previously interned at Mastercard and Netflix and is now an incoming full-time software engineer at Netflix. He shares insights from his...
How to Recruit as a Biomedical Engineering Student
In this episode, we're joined by Daniel Li, a junior at WashU studying Biomedical Engineering. Daniel previously interned at Northwestern Medicine and is an incoming Supply Chain intern at Johnson & Johnson. He shares insights from his jour...
Building a Standout Technical Resume & Mastering Strategic Networking
In this episode, we’re joined by Brett DeHekker, Assistant Director of Career Services for Technology, Data & Engineering (TDE) at the Center for Career Engagement (CCE). Brett shares actionable insights on how to craft a strong technical r...
From WashU Engineering to Linkedin APM
In this episode, we’re joined by Shreya Patel, a WashU alumna who studied Business + Computer Science (BUCS), earned her master’s in Engineering Management, and now works as a Product Manager at LinkedIn. She previously interned at Nextdoor and...
How to Recruit as a Mechanical Engineering Student
In this episode, we’re joined by Jeremy Li, a senior at WashU studying Mechanical Engineering. Jeremy previously interned at Emerson and is an incoming Product Engineering Intern at Boeing. He shares insights from his journey as a MechE student...
From WashU Chemical Engineering to SpaceX
In this episode, we’re joined by Brittany Rogus, a WashU alumna who studied Chemical Engineering and now works at SpaceX. We talk about how she leveraged her degree to break into her role, her career journey, and the advice she has for WashU en...
2025 in Review: Tech Trends & What to Watch in 2026
In this fourth episode, we sit down with Rahul Chavali, a junior who has interned at Deepgram (Series B, backed by WingVC, BlackRock, and Nvidia) and is an incoming product manager at Salesforce. Rahul shares how he explored different paths wit...
Leveraging Tech Skills for Business Careers
In the third episode, we’re joined by Amanda Freeman, a junior with internship experience at Tandem, Capital One, and an incoming role at Bain. We explore how she leveraged her Computer Science background to break into consulting and other busi...