Zephyr's Summer Intern Experience with Pulumi

Zephyr Zhou, a senior Computer Science student at the University of Washington, shares the transformative experience of interning at Pulumi during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting significant personal and professional growth. Despite initial apprehensions due to limited prior exposure to cloud technology and programming, Zhou embraced the challenges of working remotely at a startup, which facilitated a supportive environment for learning and collaboration. Through the internship, Zhou gained confidence and developed essential skills in cloud technology, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery, and modern front-end development, while successfully leading a content management system project for Pulumi’s website. Zhou reflects on the importance of time management and communication in project development, expressing gratitude to mentors and colleagues for their guidance and support, which played a crucial role in building confidence and preparing for a future career in the technology industry.