Entries tagged 'life-at-microsoft'
Microsoft Windows Servicing: In our own words
In a typical day walking down the hall you might meet anyone of these people at Microsoft. Whether they have been here for two months or nine years, you’ll hear the dedicated engineers in Windows Servicing (AKA Win SE) echo similar sentiments: instant impact, fun, collaboration, customer facing, rewarding, challenging. This is how the folks in Win SE describe what it’s like to work in this team in their own words.
Once you have watched their video, make sure to check out all the OPEN JOBS on their team. Positions are located in Redmond, WA and Hyderabad, India.- The Jobsbloggers
My Intern Life 3 - Episode 7
They came, they had (a boat load) of fun, and yes they even kicked some software development butt! And by that we mean they worked and worked hard. It's week 7 and Alexis, EJ, Pragun Alexandra and John share a slice of their team life and project responsibilities on this week’s episode of My Intern Life. Coding, design reviews and sprints are all on the to do list – though we are pretty sure there is no actual running involved!- The Jobsbloggers
My Intern Life 3 – Episode 6
What makes the Great Pacific Northwest, well, great? In Episode 6 of My Intern Life our summer apprentices take time to explore all the outdoor locations that are representative of life in Seattle. Whether it’s sailing on Lake Washington, hiking in the Olympic National Park, Deception Pass or viewing the numerous waterfalls that creep out of the rocky crags – there is an outdoor experience that will take your breath away. And if the outdoors isn’t your thing, there is always the city of Seattle to explore along with a number of restaurants, stores, museums and other cultural hot spots that are close at hand. Find out what places the interns discovered on their adventures around the Northwest!- The Jobsbloggers
Cricket brought me back to Microsoft
‘Softies in question:
Vijay Beniwal - Test Lead, Dynamics Retail Team
Srini Santhanam – SDE II Online Services Division, Display Ads Dev
Samarth Shah - SDE II, Windows Phone Engineering
Srikanth Sundaragopalan - SDE II Online Services Division, Display Ads Dev
Cricket is one of the biggest team sports in the world with a staggering 100 million fans around the globe. Originally from England, the bat and ball game is especially popular in countries with former British influence such as India, Pakistan, Australia, South Africa and Barbados.While cricket remains a lesser-known sport in the United States, the sport is growing here and our country now ranks as one of the top 30 teams in the world. This is due in part to immigration from countries like India – where cricket is the most popular sport among its 1.2+ billion people.
In 1995, Microsoft cricket enthusiasts got together to create the Microsoft Cricket Club (MSCC) which was then instrumental in forming the Northwest Cricket League.
The Microsoft Cricket Club now consists of four teams (blue, red, green and crimson jerseys) and the league has 22 teams across three divisions. MSCC has become not only a successful proving ground for members of the regional team (the Northwest Regional team won the National Championship last year), but a priceless part of many a Microsofties’ workday.
Microspotting sat down with four of our finest batsmen and bowlers to discuss balancing career with cricket at Microsoft.
Did you all grow up playing cricket since you were little kids?
Samarth: Of course. I think it was like that for all of us. When I had free time as a kid we were always playing cricket. I don’t really remember a time before we played cricket.How important was the team in your decision to come to Microsoft?
Srikanth: Obviously, the work was the most important thing, but being able to continue to play competitive cricket was a huge factor. Cricket is still what we live for outside of work and family.And it’s not just any old team here. When there are people, like Samarth, who are going on to play for the US National Team it shows how much you can achieve on this team. Cricket inspires us and the other players inspire us.
My Intern Life 3 – Episode 5
Our 8 interns are loving life outside of work. What's there to do around here? More than you can imagine - touring the city of Seattle, summer festivals and concerts, parties and yes, even an Iron Chef style cooking challenge. 'Softie interns are ready to show you how they blow off some steam after a long day of software development. My Intern Life 3 - Episode 4
Our interns do have a lot of fun, but there is also some work involved :) This week's episode features the people at Microsoft that support our interns while at Microsoft. Watch to see who they work for, who mentors them and why this is an important part of an internship opportunity.My Intern Life 3 - Episode 3
Alrighty - we've met the cast and traveled along on their journeys to Redmond. What's in store this week? We start by attending New Employee Orientation (NEO), then getting aquainted with their assignments, offices, the area and each other. What do you think? Seems like they are all having a ton of fun so far. Wonder what we'll learn next week?!Quick take: E.J. Layne’s intern life
‘Softie in Question: E.J. Layne
Job title: Program Manager Intern – Immersive Office Experience
On summer break from his Master’s degree studies in Computer Science at Georgia Tech, E.J. Layne decided to intern on Microsoft’s Redmond Campus. Far from mastering the photocopier or Starbucks runs, E.J. is trusted with evolving some of Microsoft Office OneNote’s upcoming features and driving new ideas to advance technology.
Beyond his substantial work responsibilities, E.J. also finds time to compete on an Ultimate Frisbee club team and star in Season 3 of My Intern Life (MIL3).
He is one of eight Microsoft interns contributing weekly video snippets for the online mini-series. New episodes will be posted on Microsoft JobsBlog every Wednesday through September. Even if you are just starting to consider interning in the technology industry, MIL3 is not to be missed!
Microspotting caught up with E.J. to hear how he’s settling in as an intern and get behind the scenes of his behind the scene videos.
E.J., was it always a goal to intern at Microsoft?
I guess I always saw Microsoft as a pinnacle in the tech industry, but never really counted on working here. I also looked at Google, but decided that the Program Manager (PM) role at Microsoft was best for me.Why’s that?
At Google, the internship is more of a narrow user experience design role. The PM internship here allows me to design my feature using my computer science background. However, I also have to consider real world user scenarios, competition and development costs in my design. It’s a broader experience and a better fit for me.
My Intern Life 3 - Episode 2
This week's episode features the rest of the My Intern Life 3 crew – Pragun, Tamisa, Frank, and Alexis. They're all just starting out on our Redmond campus and getting a taste of Seattle along the way. What will they encounter next? Watch as they disover what life at Microsoft is really like!Bring out the sun, bring on the sports
It’s true what they say about our neck of the woods; we have an incredible appreciation for an active lifestyle. There are few places where you can participate in so many diverse pastimes from hiking to biking, kayaking to skiing, individual and organized sports – really we have it all.The best part is when the sun comes out and we get to experience some of the most perfect weather days. And when that sun comes out our campus provides the perfect backdrop for pick-up games of every kind. Just today we caught a group playing a little Ultimate Frisbee. But it doesn’t just end there..JPG)
