DataStax, Inc.

HVM Amer Sales Intern

June - August 2024 • Santa Clara, CA

What I liked

I thoroughly enjoyed my time interning at DataStax as part of the HVM Amer Sales team. By working closely with experienced sales representatives, I gained hands-on knowledge of the process from start to finish—identifying high-potential clients, generating stable pipelines, and ultimately driving momentum toward securing sales. This experience has equipped me with practical skills in sales operations and lead generation that I am confident will benefit my future career in sales or business development.

What I wish was different

One thing I wish had been different about my internship is that it was mostly remote. While remote work had its benefits, I found the in-person experience at DataStax HQ during the HVM Pipe-Gen event to be the most valuable. Being in the office allowed for better collaboration, quicker feedback, and stronger connections with the team. I believe spending more time in person would have made the experience even more enriching.

Advice

One piece of advice I would give is to make an effort to talk to and connect with everyone, even if their role falls outside the scope of your internship. Every person has a unique story and valuable insights into their career journey, which can offer new perspectives and help shape your own path forward. Don’t limit yourself to just your immediate team—learning from different roles can open doors to ideas and opportunities you may not have considered before.

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Software Engineer Intern

June - August 2022 • Myrtle Point, OR

What I liked

- Got to work with up-and-coming technologies - Got a choice of projects to work on - Managers and mentors were super skilled - The top management (C suite) felt very accessible and personal. The interns got an hour call with the CEO at some point, and All-hands meetings were ran in a way that showed people's personalities.

What I wish was different

- My manager/mentor was presenting at a conference shortly into my internship, which is impressive! And he was super bright. But he didn't have a lot of time to get me onboarded at the beginning, so I was unsure of what I should be doing for a greater portion of my 10 weeks than I would have liked - Everyone was distributed, and my team for the project was me and another new hire, combined with two mentors who kind of advised on the side. I would have liked to be incorporated into an existing team, so that there was an existing team dynamic I could plug into. Being the nature of a small, new team working remotely, I didn't have too much personal interaction/friendship with the people I worked with. - Referring a racial/gender minority or vetran was rewarded (at least at the time) with twice the standard referral bonus. Something about that seems off to me.

Advice

Don't be afraid to speak up in the zoom room. They're trying to get you to make friends; you have to talk to do that.

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Software Engineering Intern

June - September 2022 • La Jolla, CA

What I liked

My mentor and my coach are really helpful. They are always ready to help. They will encourage you every time you feel uncertain.

What I wish was different

Hope the projects require more interns involved and trust the ability of interns.

Advice

Contact more with co-workers, and get to know more about the team and what kind of things they are doing,

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Software Engineering Intern

June - August 2022 • Boston, MA

What I liked

Everyone at DataStax is super helpful and wants you to succeed! I've honestly never worked in a healthier work environment. One other thing that you don't really consider but mattered a lot to me- DataStax is fully distributed and has been since its inception, basically. What that means is that everyone is comfortable working remotely. People have set systems in place to build community in the workplace with those limitations, which I loved.

What I wish was different

Nothing. I liked it a lot. I did kind of miss the physical work environment, but that's just how the modern world is now.

Advice

Reach out to your coworkers! A lot of people at DataStax have had super interesting careers, and they'd love to share that experience with you.

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Software Engineer Intern

June 2022 • Santa Clara, CA

What I liked

I was given the opportunity to work on the project and technology, I was interested in. I loved the distributed nature of DataStax. Throughout my internship program, I had constant support from my coach, mentor, and the HR team. It was an awesome experience in terms of learning and collaborating with fellow DataStax members. I am privileged to start my career with DataStax and continue the internship for one more semester.

What I wish was different

Everything during the summer internship program was amazing, could not ask for anything better than what I received.

Advice

One piece of advice I would give is that there are a lot of resources at DataStax, make sure you are clear with your needs, communicate with your coach and team, and use all the resources in your reach to the fullest.

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Marketing Operations and Data Analytics

June 2022 • Santa Clara, CA

What I liked

Everyone who works at DataStax is extremely supportive and helpful. The team I support has provided opportunities and projects that have allowed me to learn and develop new skills. I have absolutely loved working at DataStax and would recommend it to anyone who is interested in a fast-paced, high growth, and exciting company.

What I wish was different

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Backend Software Engineer

July - August 2022 • Santa Clara, CA

What I liked

The people are very accommodating and helpful. The team is fun and I was given an opportunity to work on projects that align with my passion. I would recommend DataStax to anyone who is looking for a fun, fast-paced and interesting projects!!