WashU Tech, Data & Engineering Career Readiness Podcast

In this episode, we’re joined by Simon Horowitz, who studied Business and Computer Science at WashU before leaving college early to join Bridge as a Product Manager. After Bridge was acquired by Stripe, Simon continued working in product and gained firsthand experience in both startup and larger-company environments. We discuss the tradeoffs between startups and big tech, what students should look...

In this episode, we’re joined by Sophia Acker, a WashU Computer Science and Math student who has built experience across AI research through BioREMIX, software engineering at SpotOn, and product management at Workday. Sophia shares how AI is changing the way technical teams work, what skills are becoming more valuable, and how students can use AI without losing the fundamentals that matter. We als...

In this episode, we’re joined by Henry Anyimadu, a WashU Business and Computer Science student with experience in research, entrepreneurship, WashU Racing, and software engineering internships at Boeing and NVIDIA. Henry shares how he built experience before landing his first major internship, how students can use projects and campus opportunities to strengthen their resumes, and what freshmen and...

In this episode, we’re joined by Krisha Kapoor, a WashU Chemical Engineering student with experience in academic research, pharmaceutical product development, and manufacturing sciences at Alexion Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly. Krisha shares how she explored different science and engineering career paths, translated research skills into industry experience, and offers advice for students intereste...

In this episode, we’re joined by Johny Eskander, a WashU Computer Science and Business student with internship experience at Mastercard and LinkedIn. Johny shares practical advice on applications, networking, and how to make the most of fall recruiting season. If you’re currently applying for internships or full-time roles in technology, data, or engineering, this episode offers practical steps yo...

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 recruiting journey and breaks down the key steps engineering interns can take to secure return offers and make the most of their summers.

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 journey as a BME student, offers practical advice on navigating the recruiting process, and breaks down the key steps BME students can take to land the int...

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 resume, build meaningful experiences that make your resume stand out, network effectively as an engineering student, and fully leverage WashU’s career resour...

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 Meta, and also co-founded her own 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We dive into how she leveraged her time at WashU to break into product management, unpack her career...

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, offers practical advice on navigating the recruiting process, and breaks down the key steps mechanical engineering students can take to land the internshi...

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 engineering students.

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 within technology, offers practical recruiting advice, and breaks down key industry trends shaping 2025 along with what students can expect heading into 2026.

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 business-focused roles, the skills that helped her stand out, and her advice for students interested in similar paths.

The first episode explores how to navigate and learn about different TDE career paths within the WashU ecosystem. We’re joined by Brett DeHekker, Assistant Director of Career Services for TDE at the CCE, who shares practical advice and insights for students beginning their career exploration.

In the second episode, we’re joined by Isha Vasil, a senior with internship experience at both Google and Mastercard. We dive into her journey across Computer Science and Product Management and discuss how students can explore different roles, gain clarity on their interests, and take meaningful steps toward choosing the right TDE path for them.