Center for Careers & Internships

Stefan Claypool ‘09 will provide an overview of the crucial role of a Product Manager based on his experiences in the role at PayPal. Of all major tech industry disciplines, product management is in many ways the best fit for liberal arts students, because it demands a truly multidisciplinary approach to problem solving.

When it comes to the technology field, there is a broad variety of ways to pursue your interests and find outlets for your abilities; digital technology has driven convergence in many ways. The panelists will talk about the trends shaping the scope of this industry and what they mean for future roles in this field?  Hear from a panel of Middlebury alumni with a variety of backgrounds who now have careers across a wide spectrum within the industry.

A Conversation With:

•  Peter Jacoby ’01 (Computer Science) – Novartis Biomedical Research

Jamie Crepps ‘10 will speak to her experience working on the business side of Google (spoiler: you don’t need to be an engineer to work at Google!) in a variety of sales, marketing and global strategy roles. She will share more about what her day to day looks like, how liberal arts prepared her to be successful in the technology field as a non-engineer, what skillsets she looks for when hiring candidates, tips on how to get started in the field, and how to prepare for an interview.

Aaron Krivitzky ‘09.5 speaks about how modern businesses use data to make decisions. He will explain how certain core competencies with data can help liberal arts majors leverage many different careers in technology. You will also learn about how the data analysis landscape has changed since the widespread adoption of cloud-driven technologies. Aaron currently works at Mixpanel as a Solutions Architect.

Jackson Yang ’17 will review what Business Intelligence is, why it’s important, and the power of modern analytics. This will include covering the skills and knowledge sets, both formal and informal, that contribute to a successful career in BI, as well as what the regular responsibilities and work of a BI Analyst at a larger tech company include.

Rachel Liddell ‘15 will speak about the state of AI in IBM’s Watson program, the functional elements involved, the types of entry-level roles that would be perfect for liberal arts majors, and the skill sets that help when first starting in the industry.

This workshop will focus on an example case study to give you a better understanding of the nature of strategy consulting, types of clients, their service needs, and whether it may be appropriate for you.  Bring your questions.

Join classmates and all alumni participating in the program’s activities for informal networking. This reception is a great way to follow-up on questions you may have for alumni about consulting, exchange contact information, and enjoy light food and beverages.

This workshop will focus on an example case study to give you a better understanding of the nature of public sector/non-profit consulting, types of clients, their service needs, and whether it may be appropriate for you. Bring your questions.

This workshop will focus on an example case study to give you a better understanding of the nature of healthcare consulting, types of clients, their service needs, and whether it may be appropriate for you. Bring your questions.