ISO: Summer Internship

By Robbie Kuhn

I’m currently in my fourth year, pursuing a degree in software engineering at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. Throughout my academic journey, I’ve immersed myself in the tech industry through various transformative internships, helping to sculpt me into a versatile and well-rounded developer.

During my time at ASKA Fly, based in Mountain View California, I played a role in the development of their A5 EVTOL vehicle. This new experience provided me with knowledge on flight controls integration, user-facing analytics, and battery management of an EVTOL aircraft and road going vehicle. I worked alongside a team on the integration of flight control computers, adapting seamlessly to shifting project goals and demonstrating my ability to stay focused and effective in dynamic project phases. During my internship at Apple, I elevated my software development skills as I actively contributed to introspection tools, profiling, and software trace technologies using C and Python. Learning from industry luminaries at Apple and ASKA Fly accelerated my professional growth and deepened my passion for software.

Throughout my internship at Noibu Technologies, I assumed diverse responsibilities in project management as well as development roles. Operating on the backend, I developed and maintained a GO-based microservice, providing me with a comprehensive understanding of the entire project cycle, from initial planning and development to bug fixes, documentation, and presentation. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, I actively contributed to the user-facing dashboard, strengthening my grasp on product development and the vital synchronization required among different project components and teams. I also studied and contributed to the UX of the dashboard allowing me to gain experience and knowledge in the human computer interaction and user experience side of the business.

My passion lies within software development and technical product management. As a software student, coding is the passion that granted me these internship opportunities but through them I have also gained an interest in other aspects of software such as technical product management and design. Inspired by my initial venture into aerospace at ASKA Fly, I am driven to continue learning and refining my skills within the aerospace field. I find fulfillment in contributing meaningful work, making a substantial impact within a team, and ensuring customer needs are not only met, but exceeded. As I progress in my journey, my goal is to further evolve my skills as a developer and explore opportunities in software/ product management, immersing myself in the dynamic and impactful realm of technology.

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