Technology & Engineering

Welcome to the Technology and Engineering Career Community. Explore diverse career paths in engineering, design, software development, data, robotics, environmental science, climate and energy, artificial intelligence and more.

Architecture, Urban Development, Design

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Engineering, Robotics, Physical Sciences, Medical Devices

Engineering, Robotics, Physical Sciences, Medical Devices

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Environment, Energy, Sustainability, Food Production

Climate, Sustainability, Environment, Energy

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Technology, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence

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Mentorship and Diversity Fellowships For Students Interested in MedTech and Biotech

If you are a student interested in biotech and medical technology, take note!  The International Center for Professional Development SMDP fellowship applications are open! The SMDP is a one year career mentoring program that pairs high potential students from disadvantaged …

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Meaghan Shea Assistant Director, Technology, Data Analytics, Life & Physical Sciences & Entrepreneurship
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Creative Tech Careers: Breaking into Video Games and Animation — Event Recap 

Harvard’s Creative Tech panel brought together alumni working in video games and animation to share how they launched their careers—and what today’s students can do to break in. With the industries shifting toward AI‑assisted workflows, indie development, and immersive storytelling, …

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Meaghan Shea Assistant Director, Technology, Data Analytics, Life & Physical Sciences & Entrepreneurship
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How Can Engineers Break into Tech Policy?

Curious about careers at the intersection of tech and public policy? This firsthand reflection from a former security engineer turned TechCongress intern breaks down what tech policy really looks like—how to find your niche, build expertise, write with confidence, and …

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Leadership Development and Rotational Programs

Below is a sample of the organizations that have structured leadership development programs. These entry-level programs often allow employees to …

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GRADUATE SPOTLIGHTS

Soumita Bhattacharya ALM, Sustainability ’25

  • Bangkok
  • Capacity Development Manager Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP)
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Zixi Liu PhD ’25

  • Postdoc Researcher Meta FAIR
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Ali Amin Master’s ’25

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Member of Technical Staff Physical Intelligence
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Kang Rui Garrick Lim PhD ’25

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • Stanford Energy Postdoctoral Fellow Stanford University
Meet Kang Rui Garrick

Hileamlak Yitayew Master’s ’25

  • Seattle, WA
  • Software Engineer Microsoft
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Michael Emanuel PhD ’25

  • Newton, MA
  • Founder & CEO Adiabatic Materials
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Robert Welch PhD ’25

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Assistant Professor of Environmental Science Loyola Marymount University
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Ellen Considine PhD ’25

  • Boulder, CO
  • Assistant Professor of Environmental Change, Health & Wellbeing University of Colorado Boulder
Meet Ellen

Ruizhe Kang PhD ’25

  • Fremont, CA
  • Product Engineer LAM Research
Meet Ruizhe

Connor McCann PhD ’25

  • Worcester, MA
  • Assistant Professor of Robotics Engineering Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Ryan Garry PhD ’25

  • Boston, MA
  • Applications Engineer Axoft
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Nicole Chen ’25

  • New York, NY
  • Software Engineer Stripe
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Lucus Bendzsa ALM, Management ’25

  • Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Senior Software Engineer V2X
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Rebecca Cable ALM, Sustainability ’25

  • Seattle, WA
  • Sr. Sustainability Strategy Manager Starbucks
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Javier D’Carlo Garcia ALM, Psychology ’25

  • Manhattan, KN
  • Lead Engineer Evergy
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Steph Javier ALB, ’25

  • California
  • Software Developer
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Anthony Jesmok ALM Management, ’25

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Software Engineering Manager American Specialty Health
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Shawn Joseph ALM, Software Engineering ’25

  • Irvine, CA
  • Flight Software Engineer Terran Orbital
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Yash Nahar ALM, Data Science ’25

  • Pune, India
  • Chapter Lead & Data Scientist UBS
Meet Yash

David Rasmussen ALM, Software Engineering ’25

  • Oxford
  • Owner Blufyre.com
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Skill Building Courses

Get Ready for Your Coding Interview

Taught by YK Sugi
If you’ve nabbed an interview for a software development position, it’s likely that you’ll have to face a common hurdle—the…

Intro to Machine Learning

Taught by Dan Becker
Learn the core ideas in machine learning, and build your first models.

Learn Intro to SQL

Taught by Rachael Tatman & Alexis Cook
Learn SQL for working with databases, using Google BigQuery.

Data Science Foundations and Fundamentals

Taught by Barton Poulson
Data science is driving a world-wide revolution that touches everything from business automation to social interaction. It’s also one of…

Intro to Web Design & Development

Taught by Jen Kramer
Are you interested in learning more about a career in web design and development? Getting on the internet is one…

Finding New Career Paths with SQL

Taught by Nikiya Simpson
The SQL language is widely used and can be applied to a variety of technical fields such as data warehousing,…

Transitioning to Product Management

Taught by Cole Mercer
It’s possible to jump into a product management role with a nontraditional background. In this course, product manager Cole Mercer…

The Data Science of Healthcare, Medicine, and Public Health

Taught by Barton Poulson
Data analytics plays an increasingly pivotal role in how we go about managing our healthcare systems and our own personal…

Technology and Data Careers in Government

Taught by Jonathan Reichental
Today, some of the most exciting, meaningful, impactful, and in-demand IT careers are in helping to make cities work well.…

Architectural Design Process

Taught by Branka Knezevic
What is the role of an architect in the creation of a building? And what are the regulation factors governing…

Architectural Practice Foundations

Taught by Branka Knezevic
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an architect, or what it’s like to run your own firm?…

Introduction to Github

Taught by GitHub Training Team
People use GitHub to build some of the most advanced technologies in the world. Whether you’re visualizing data or building…

Product Manager Interview Prep

Taught by Multiple Instructors
In this course, you’ll learn exactly what to expect during a product management interview, and view exclusive interviews with practicing…

How to Build a Startup

Taught by Steve Blank & Kathleen Mullaney
In an introduction to the basics of the famous Customer Development Process, Steve Blank provides insight into the key steps…
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