Lincoln, Mass. -- University of Massachusetts-Lowell engineering students recently concluded a nine-week internship supporting Cloud One, the Department of Defense’s premier cloud program operated primarily out of Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass.
The Science Applications International Corporation intern co-hort solved real technical challenges, migrated applications to secure cloud environments and deployed digital tools for DOD customers.
“This is more than just developing tomorrow’s mission-focused multi-cloud experts,” said Jesse Jaramillo, cyber center senior manager at SAIC. “It’s about amplifying the warfighting mindset.”
Cloud One, a Cyber and Networks directorate program, is a multi-cloud, multi-vendor system offering DOD mission application owners secure commercial cloud services, such as standardized platforms and application migration.
Nick Bottari began the Cloud One internship with the objective of gaining in-demand technical skills, such as deploying Kubernetes applications, that are critical to beginning a full-time career as a software engineer.
“Kubernetes is the biggest technology currently in the cloud space,” said Bottari. “Having this experience gives me an advantage within the software engineering career field.”
The team of interns also developed a Kubernetes cluster to host applications, deployed the digital service Karpenter, improved cloud storage capability, resolved deployment challenges and led program management reviews.
“As a full-time employee, I made a real impact on the technical and program management side of Cloud One,” said Mehdi Zidar, Cloud One intern. “This is technical experience I could not have gained with any other internship.”
The intern program serves as a gateway to a full-time engineering position with the Department of the Air Force.
For additional information, visit the Cloud One site or learn more about similar internship opportunities via the Palace Acquire program.