Charles Sturt University student Mitchell Dederer is making waves in the IT industry thanks to a paid internship with global technology firm IBM
Specialising in software development, Mitchell has opened doors (and Windows) to the world of IT with his Australian Computer Society-accredited Bachelor of Information Technology at Charles Sturt University.
“My internship helped me get my foot in the door of the industry, and it’s been a fantastic introduction to a career in technology,” Mitchell says. “It’s given me opportunities to study a wide range of topics, and I’ve achieved several industry certifications, which are a great boon to my résumé.”
“I’ve studied and worked directly with some very popular and prolific technologies, including React JavaScript library, TypeScript language and Salesforce. I’ve also gained lots of hands-on experience using AI systems.”
Mitchell credits his success to Charles Sturt’s expert lecturers and his comprehensive IT education, which included web development, internet technologies, database technologies, Java programming and project management.
“IT is such a vast field with so many different types of roles. I’m lucky enough to be working in a development role in technology, which is where I want to grow my career.”
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Mitchell’s pathway to becoming a technology intern
- Diploma of Software Development, Computer Software Engineering, TAFE NSW
- Bachelor of Information Technology, Charles Sturt University (ongoing)
- Junior associate internship, IBM
This article originally appeared in the 2024 issue of Careers with STEM: Technology, and is sponsored by Charles Sturt University.
