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Google Intern Insights 2014 - Meet Christian De Angelis
September 5, 2014
From Google Glass to Project Loon, Adwords to Docs, our interns have the opportunity to work on some of Google’s most cutting edge and innovative projects. Interns also work across sales and other business functions, bringing a fresh perspective to the work done at Google. To show you just how much of an impact interns make and to highlight their unique experiences, we’re bringing you a special blog series: Google Intern Insights. Make sure to stroll through the blog to check out other interns who have been featured on the blog throughout the summer! Also, our technical internships for summer 2015 are now open! Apply
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Tell us one fun, outlandish fact about you!
I once started a Facebook post that ended up with 100,000 comments! It went on for several months until the group moderators eventually deleted it.
What inspired you to apply for this internship, and what made Google appealing to you as a potential intern?
In 2011 I was part of the Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI) in Mountain View. We were taught the fundamentals of HTML, CSS, Javascript and App Engine. The experience was amazing and I made tons of lasting friends. Since then, I made a goal for myself that I would do my hardest to try and land an internship position before I finished my undergrad program.
What has been your path to your current internship at Google?
I applied for a Software Engineering Intern position twice before, and was rejected both times. I personally think it was due to my shaky technical knowledge at the time. I was trying to understand the basics of multiple programming languages without ever focusing on a specific language to attain a deeper understanding of it. It's good to get really in-depth knowledge of at least one language. I also had a couple of personal projects under my belt when I applied the third time, which better demonstrated my strengths to interviewers and recruiters.
What team are you working on at Google? Can you provide us with a high-level description of your summer project?
Throughout the summer, I have been working with the Google+ Platform team on Google Play Services. I had the opportunity to work on improving Application Programming Interfaces (API) for developers so that they could write more integrated and immersive apps. I also had the opportunity to work on Material design, a new look that’s up and coming in Android L.
What’s the best part about working with your manager? What about your team?
The best part about working on my team is the scope of my efforts. Working on Google Play Services means my efforts and work will end up on almost all Android phones around the world. Just knowing that my work over the summer will eventually be on over a billion devices worldwide is truly awesome, and it makes me feel like I’m really making a difference while interning at Google.
We all know Googlers and interns love the food and the other benefits. Outside of some of the well-known perks, what’s your favorite part about working at Google?
The heated toilet seats – seriously!
Best meal at Google so far?
There’s a great sandwich shop on the main campus that gives you a checklist, and you check off which items you want on your sandwich. From things like lettuce and bacon to sriracha sauce and olive oil, the talented chefs create tons of great, tasty sandwiches right in front of you!
What’s something you’ve accomplished during your internship (thus far) that you’re most proud of? Or something you’re looking forward to working on?
I was really excited that I got the chance to work on Material design. I watched it at Google I/O and thought it looked absolutely amazing. Personally, I’m not a designer. But I always give the user experience top priority when I’m working on my own personal projects. While working on Material, I was able to communicate with the design team and gain valuable insight into Google’s design strategy.
Best intern event you’ve attended?
Every summer, all of the Google interns in the Bay Area get together one night for a boat cruise out in the San Francisco Bay. It’s a great night to meet tons of other interns from similar schools and far away countries, working in teams you may not have even known existed. And of course – free food!
What does “being Googley” mean to you?
To me, being Googley means being social and being yourself. There are so many smart people you can meet at Google by just being outgoing and social, and you can easily make a ton of long-lasting friends (especially with other interns!) by just being yourself. Being Googley makes you feel like you’re part of a bigger community outside of the intern class, making a difference in people’s lives and having a great deal of fun while doing so.
If you could give one piece of advice to potential student applicants, what would it be?
While school and education is very important, grades aren’t everything. Having a large set of personal projects you’ve worked on makes you stand out from the rest, and it helps recruiters, potential hosts, and even yourself find out what your interests and strengths are. These sorts of projects stand out more on your resume and can give you a competitive edge for a coveted internship position. Personally, I have a couple of apps available on Google Play, and these gave me opportunities for discussion during the internship host matching process.
Posted by Shawn Dye, University Programs Team
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