Getting Embedded in Holland
Billy
Experience Information
Employer: Twisthink
Job Title: Engineering Co-op
Major: Computer Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
Twisthink is a business development and product strategy firm located in Holland, MI. Founded as a combination of design and technology disciplines, Twisthink leverages an open office concept to integrate a tight knit team of designers, business development professionals, and electronics engineers.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
As a third semester co-op, I was given a chance to take part in tasks and experiences with other full time engineers. I found myself working on embedded software alongside others, at times forgetting that I was still a college student. I had exposure to customer interaction by assisting with support calls, but most importantly I refined my skills of developing software on a team.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
I had the opportunity to continue to apply what I learned in previous semesters at work, as well as school, using new tools I hadn't used before. With each project came a new set of software tools or hardware limitations that gave me the chance to string together similarities to tools I had used on previous projects.
Favorite Part of the Experience
My favorite part of this semester was getting the chance to learn more about the process of how wireless technology is incorporated into a variety of products. In addition, I learned more about the evaluation process of these technologies when designing a product.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
This past semester helped to solidify my career goals, and having experienced it, I know I am in the right field.