Intern Turned Employee: Meet Christopher Reyes

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Christopher Reyes shares his experience as an intern at GoDaddy, highlighting the exhilarating intern hackathons and the skills he developed. He won two hackathons and earned a total of $600. The internship helped him bridge the gap between theory and practice, learn industry practices, and prepare for his final semesters. Starting full-time at GoDaddy excites him because of the opportunity to collaborate with skilled professionals. His advice for future interns is to embrace learning opportunities and approach the internship with a positive attitude.

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Originally published on GoDaddy Life

What was your favorite part of your GoDaddy internship?

My favorite part of the GoDaddy internship was the exhilarating intern hackathons, which gave all interns the opportunity to showcase our skills and explore new horizons. I was able to collaborate with other talented interns and we competed against other teams to develop innovative products within a tight 24-hour timeframe. During my first internship, my team and I had created an electron app that seamlessly integrated essential work tools, earning us victory in the hackathon. In my second internship, we incorporated biometric authentication into GoDaddy's current method web authentication, ensuring secure logins. Winning both hackathons, I was able to take home a total of $600 over the course of my two internships. These intense hackathon experiences challenged me to think creatively, push boundaries, and strive for excellence. GoDaddy provided the perfect platform for me to not only showcase my skills, but also explore new technologies and expand my horizons. The lessons I learned and the achievements I attained during those intense 24-hour sprints continue to inspire me to seek out new challenges, break barriers, and make a lasting impact in the world of technology.

Did you learn anything in your internship that has helped you in your final semesters in college?

Absolutely! The internship at GoDaddy had a significant impact on my final semesters in college. Initially, it was a bit intimidating to enter an unfamiliar world surrounded by talented and brilliant Software Engineers. However, my worries were quickly dispelled as I got to know my team on a deeper level, in which they became a source of support and guidance. As a Software Engineering major, there's a strong emphasis on learning industry practices. Prior to the internship, my knowledge was limited to the programming principles taught to me up to my sophomore year. During my internship at GoDaddy, my teammates helped serve as valuable mentors who helped me expand my understanding of various concepts that were far ahead of my current progress in Arizona State University's curriculum. I gained exposure to microservice architecture, REST APIs, database fundamentals, agile methodologies, and, through so many code reviews, my teammates had guided me towards the beauty of organizing my code in a logical and readable manner. For me, this hands-on experience bridged the gap between theory and practice and gave me a deeper understanding of the industry while preparing me for the challenges that awaited me in my final semesters.

What were you most excited for, about starting full-time for GoDaddy?

Starting full-time at GoDaddy has been an exhilarating milestone in my journey as a Software Engineer. What excited me the most was the prospect of collaborating with a team of highly skilled professionals who are truly passionate about their work. Their expertise and dedication present invaluable opportunities for me to learn and grow as a professional.

What advise would you share with future interns?

Embrace every learning opportunity that comes your way as a future intern. Remember, you're not expected to know everything right from the start. Your teammates are there to support and guide you, with the shared goal of shaping you into a resilient engineer, capable of tackling unprecedented challenges. Approach your internship with a positive attitude and a strong desire to learn. Mistakes and setbacks are inevitable. You will break stuff, but they also present valuable learning opportunities. Strive to learn from them and continuously improve, aiming to be the best version of yourself throughout the internship.

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FAQ

What was Christopher Reyes' favorite part of his GoDaddy internship?

Christopher Reyes' favorite part of his GoDaddy internship was the exhilarating intern hackathons.

What did Christopher Reyes create during his intern hackathons at GoDaddy?

During his first internship, Christopher Reyes and his team created an electron app that integrated work tools, earning them victory in the hackathon. In his second internship, they incorporated biometric authentication into GoDaddy's web authentication method.

How much money did Christopher Reyes earn from winning hackathons during his internships at GoDaddy?

Christopher Reyes earned a total of $600 from winning hackathons during his two internships at GoDaddy.

How did the GoDaddy internship impact Christopher Reyes' final semesters in college?

The GoDaddy internship helped Christopher Reyes expand his understanding of industry practices, bridging the gap between theory and practice. He gained knowledge in areas like microservice architecture, REST APIs, database fundamentals, and agile methodologies.

What excited Christopher Reyes the most about starting full-time for GoDaddy?

Christopher Reyes was most excited about collaborating with a team of highly skilled professionals who are passionate about their work.

What advice does Christopher Reyes have for future interns?

Christopher Reyes advises future interns to embrace learning opportunities, approach the internship with a positive attitude, and strive to be the best version of themselves. Mistakes and setbacks are valuable learning opportunities.