Unexpected Outcomes: My Summer Internship at PagerDuty

During a summer internship at PagerDuty, a software engineer gained valuable experiences that extended beyond technical skills. The role involved implementing customer-facing features and experimenting with machine learning, which enhanced the intern's proficiency in Ruby and problem-solving. Unexpectedly, the experience taught lessons about embracing mistakes and the importance of slowing down to find simpler solutions. Participation in events like PagerCon and Hack Day, as well as designing team T-shirts, exposed the intern to the significance of balancing creative and technical work, fostering personal connections, and developing a personal brand. Workshops by the Career Accelerator Program further emphasized self-reflection and career planning. The supportive culture at PagerDuty, emphasizing values like people first and trust, facilitated personal and professional growth, leaving the intern with insights on confidence, work-life balance, and the courage to make mistakes.