Technology, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence

From software engineering and app development to data science and artificial intelligence, these rapidly evolving fields offer a wide range of career opportunities across industries. Whether you’re interested in building systems, analyzing data, or designing user experiences, there’s a path for you. 

Key Technical Areas: 

  • Software Engineering & Development – Build and maintain scalable software systems
  • Data Science & Analytics – Use data to uncover insights and inform decision-making
  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning – Develop intelligent systems that learn and adapt
  • Mobile & Web Development – Create responsive, user-friendly digital experiences
  • Product Management & UX/UI Design – Shape the strategy and usability of tech products

Harvard and Summer Internships Part 2: A PAF’s Guide from MCS PAF Alex Draghia ’28

In my first blog that can be found here, I reviewed where to look for summer internships here at Harvard. Now I want to talk about how to strategize, actively search for internships and hit the apply button.

So what’s …

By Zach Vigliani
Zach Vigliani Assistant Director, Harvard College Exploring & Self-Assessment
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Is AI taking SWE jobs? The bar is rising.

Are software engineer jobs going to be taken away by AI?

The answer from the front lines is more nuanced than a binary yes or no.

Two senior engineers from Netflix and Amazon say AI agents are already reshaping how …

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Harvard and Summer Internships: A PAF’s Guide from MCS PAF Alex Draghia ’28

Dear Harvard College student looking for a summer internship,

When I arrived at Harvard, I was unable to keep all the opportunities that I could apply for on my radar, especially when it came to summer internships. There are so …

By Zach Vigliani
Zach Vigliani Assistant Director, Harvard College Exploring & Self-Assessment
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