Intern, Data Analytics - Data Engineer - Summer 2024

Country:

United States

Cities:

Chicago, Columbus, Detroit, Minneapolis

Area of expertise:

Analytics

Job Description

Do you view data as an art and a science? So do we.

Come join us

Avanade's North America Internship Program was built for one purpose: revolutionize the way we design and deliver engaging, connected experiences for our clients and their customers! Through the combination of creative and technology expertise, our digital interns will spend their time crafting never-before-seen, radical and exciting solutions to our clients' biggest business challenges. If you're interested in having an impact on tomorrow's digital landscape, then let us know who you are, what you do, and why we'd be crazy not to bring you onboard.

During our 10-week summer (June-August) internship program, you will have the opportunity to experience our culture, build your network and apply your education, while gaining authentic experience. You'll spend your summer tackling a variety of roles with some fun along the way. The experience only lasts the summer but will open up a lifetime of opportunity. Together we do what matters.

What You'll Do:

• Support project teams in developing client solutions that are passionate about exploratory data analysis
• Use your knowledge of statistics, programming, data modelling, and advanced mathematics to recognize patterns, see opportunities, pose business questions and make valuable discoveries that lead to better business decision-making
• Provide input on data visualization techniques and opportunities

Academic requirements:

• College Junior-standing with target graduation date between December 2024 and June 2025
• Pursuit of a bachelor's degree in a technical-related discipline
• Creative mind and collaborative spirit

Skills and experiences:

• Passion for technology
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills
• You excel at external client facing and project-based consulting. Your knowledge includes assessing and handling the opportunities and risks associated with large scale, complex projects for your enterprise clients
• Proven leadership experience in an academic, extra-curricular or professional setting
• Strong critical thinking skills, and the ability to think on your feet
• Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in beginning a career in technology consulting upon receiving your undergraduate degree

You likely have exposure to or familiarity with:

• Experience with at least one key analytics tools (R, SAS, SPSS, Tableau, Power BI, SQL, etc).
• Knowledge of data mining, analysis, and modeling
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, quantitative analytics, forecasting/predictive analytics

About you

Characteristics that can spell success for this role

• Consultative, collaborative, curious
• Resilient, adaptable, flexible
• Intellectually curious and passionate about tech
• Passionate about technology

Enjoy your career

Some of the best things about working at Avanade

• Top-shelf clients - our clients accelerate value by being bold, imaginative - and fast. Look at who we work with - you've probably heard of them and just might want to work with them, too
• Next-level work - Utilize emerging tech and become adept at solving business critical issues, acquire industry expertise, and a deep understanding of the technologies and capabilities within the Microsoft ecosystem
• Flexible work schedule - We provide employees with a flexible work schedule that includes flexible start and end times as well as the ability to work remotely Find out more about some of our benefits here.

A great place to work

We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our Inclusion & Diversity page.

Create a future for our people that focuses on

• Expanding your thinking
• Experimenting courageously
• Learning and pivoting

Inspire greatness in our people by

• Empowering every voice
• Encouraging boldness
• Celebrating progress

Accelerate the impact of our people by

• Amazing the client
• Prioritizing what matters
• Acting as one

Learn more

To learn more about the types of projects our Analytics team works on check out these case studies:

• thyssenkrupp Materials Services uses data to help strike a delicate operational balance
• Sport Lisboa e Benfica kicks a winning goal for fan experience

Interested in knowing what's going on inside Avanade? Check out our blogs:

• Avanade Insights - exchange ideas that drive tomorrows innovation
• Inside Avanade - explore what life is like working at Avanade

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