GE Aviation
(Spring 2022)
This spring I began a new role in GE Aviation's Digital Technology program on an RFID Implementation project. In short (and without violating privacy agreements) I got to work as a Technical Program Manager (basically a project planner and coordinator), specifically for migrating an outdated software application to a newer one. I'm not able to share specifics of what I worked on - again, privacy and all that. But this was a spectacularly transformative experience in which I was able to see another side of what engineering can look like. I was able to pair technical growth, primarily in SQL, with business know-how in order to further a major multi-year project along its path. Being a part of such a large scale effort was eye-opening to say the least, and exposed me to what it can mean to be an "engineer."
My first time working out of the downtown Cincinnati office!
Along with my main role I also got to serve as the co-op/intern Professional Development Committee (PDC) President! This was an elected position at the start of the semester, and meant I was able to oversee social outings, volunteering events, professional Lunch & Learns, site tours, for over 100 interns across the entire nation. This was overwhelmingly rewarding position, allowing me to lean into an additional people-oriented position and work with professionals across the company's numerous orgs. I was able to spearhead a tour to GE's primary engine testing facility, coordinate an apparel order for all interns, and plan and lead weekly meetings for my committee chairs. Taking on such a large role was most definitely out of my initial comfort zone, but I grew significantly as a result of this paired with my primary work priorities.