Engineering

This career circle is for any student who is interested in pursuing a career in the field of Engineering.

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15 Tips for a Future Data Engineer to Jump Start Their Career

As I see it, there’s never been a better time to get into data engineering. Most organizations are still wrestling with brittle and monolithic data stacks that won’t give them the actionable insights they need to move forward in the …

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35 Great Jobs for People on the Autism Spectrum and Where to Find Them

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Choosing a career is one of the most important steps toward independence and fulfillment. For individuals on the autism spectrum, the key often lies in matching your work to your strengths rather than trying …

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Cybersecurity Engineer Role, Skills & Career Path

Cybersecurity engineers ensure that our digital doors are locked and the alarms are functional. In businesses today, cybersecurity engineers are responsible for designing and working with the systems that stop sensitive data from leaking, are alerted to the intrusion when …

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Dice: Tech Job Platform

Dice: Tech Job Platform

Dice is an online platform for exploring tech jobs. It simplifies the job search process by offering a wide range …

Pathways to Science

Pathways to Science

Education and career training opportunities and fully funded programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) nationwide.

Scientista

Scientista

A variety of resources for women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine

AAAS: Dedicated to Advancing Science, Engineering and Technology

AAAS: Dedicated to Advancing Science, Engineering and Technology

Discover science and tech opportunities, and join a global networking community through the Association for the Advancement of Science.

STEM and Healthcare at the CDC

STEM and Healthcare at the CDC

CDC’s STEM hub equips college students and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with tailored resources.

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Skill Building with LinkedIn Learning

Access and explore on-demand LinkedIn Learning content (courses and videos) that can help you identify and build skills needed to be successful in your future career. Here, you can find relevant LinkedIn Learning content featured for your career circle.

Applied Machine Learning: Ensemble Learning

Taught by Matt Harrison
Do you want to grow your skills as a machine learning practitioner, but don’t know where to begin? You don’t…

Migrating from AutoCAD to Inventor

Taught by Thom Tremblay
AutoCAD users around the world are adopting Autodesk Inventor, the purpose-built tool for mechanical design, engineering, and manufacturing. While they’re…

AI Foundations: Ideating and Prototyping

Taught by Isil Berkun
In this course, Dr. Isil Berkun—a former staff AI software development engineer at Intel and currently the founder of DigiFab.ai—provides…

Leveraging AI and Data Engineering for Sustainable Solutions

Taught by Talal Gedeon
In this course, learn how technology and data can transform sustainability efforts and pave the way for a smarter, greener…

Python: Working with Predictive Analytics

Taught by Isil Berkun
Data can tell many stories: where it came from and where it’s going. Predictive analytics gives programmers a tool to…

End-to-End Real-World Data Engineering Project with Snowflake

Taught by Deepak Goyal
This comprehensive course offers a hands-on deep dive into building a robust data pipeline using Snowflake, focusing on a real-world…

Google Cloud Data Engineering Foundations

Taught by Bhavani Ravi
This course provides a high-level overview of all the tools and data engineering techniques employed with Google Cloud. Instructor Bhavani…

Autodesk Civil 3D 2025 Essential Training

Taught by Eric Chappell
Autodesk Civil 3D 2025 is a feature-packed design and documentation solution for civil engineering, design, and surveying. By mastering the…

Transition from Data Science to Data Engineering

Taught by Pooja Jain
You need to know how to transform your data if you really want to mine it for insights. In this…

Excel for Engineering Professionals

Taught by Jan Karel Pieterse
While Microsoft Excel can be a powerful tool for engineers, most engineers barely scratch the surface with its full functionality.…

Data Engineering Foundations

Taught by Harshit Tyagi
Data science can be generally defined as the process of making data useful, and data engineering is a key part…

Practical Engineering

Taught by Grady Hillhouse
Engineering involves a lot of theory. But we don’t always get to see it in practice. This series teaches fundamental…

OpenAI API: Agents

Taught by Morten Rand-Hendriksen
AI agents generate plans and perform complex multi-step tasks based on the user input. The OpenAI API provides comprehensive support…

AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty (MLS-C01) Cert Prep

Taught by Pearson
Getting the AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty (MLS-C01) certification highlights your versatility as an ML engineer. Usually, ML engineers…

Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer Cert Prep

Taught by Noah Gift
Embark on the path towards becoming a Google Professional Data Engineer through this certification course. Industry expert Noah Gift shows…

SOLIDWORKS: Design for Mechatronics

Taught by Justin Flett
SOLIDWORKS is the leading software for mechanical design and engineering. However, it also offers a powerful toolset for generating mechatronic…

Guided Lab: Real-World Data Engineering Project with Microsoft Fabric

Taught by Deepak Goyal
This end-to-end, project-based course takes you through a real-world data engineering use case scenario. Instructor Deepak Goyal helps you understand…

Introduction to PLC and Industrial Automation

Taught by Zara Khalil
Learning about Industrial automation and PLC controllers can help in providing new opportunities for engineering students, new grads, and people…

NX: Class A Surfacing

Taught by Steven Marjieh
Class A surface modelers are called digital sculptors for a reason: the Class A surface represents the absolute peak of…

Critical Thinking for Software Engineers: Practical Approach to Complex Software Engineering Challenges

Taught by Madecraft
Critical thinking is vital for software engineers. In this comprehensive course, Wade Armstrong guides you through various techniques to enhance…

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Skill Building Through Virtual Company Projects

Build valuable career skills and get a taste of industry experience via short virtual projects created by top companies across the globe on the Forage platform. Click on "View All Projects" to view all experiences for this career community. To check out projects across all the career communities and relevant practice interview questions, here.

Work Ready Skills Experience with RateMyPlacement/DBL

Software Engineering Experience with J.P. Morgan

Technology Engineering Experience with Lloyds Banking Group

Engineering for New Energy Experience with APA Group

Project Manager Experience with Siemens Mobility

Operations Industrial Engineer Experience with Siemens Mobility

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Vault Guide to Energy Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Energy Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Information Technology Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Information Technology Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Government Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Government Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Cane2Cane Mentors

Explore careers, prepare for your future, and connect with industry professionals. Exclusive to our University of Miami community, Cane2Cane is a social network where 'Canes receive help navigating from college to career. No matter who you know, or don't know, connect and learn from professionals across 60+ industries who are eager to help you prepare for your career journey.

Ajith Punnakula

Community Mentor
  • Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
  • Engineering Manager II Pinterest
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Brad Martin

Alumni Mentor
  • Bozeman, Montana
  • Software Engineer Advanced Electronic Designs
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Juan Fernandez-Barquin

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, Florida
  • Senior Project Engineer Donnell Duquesne & Albaisa
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Peter Nilsson

Alumni Mentor
  • Seattle, WA
  • Principal Engineering Manager Microsoft
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Keegan Gibson

Alumni Mentor
  • New York, NY
  • Senior, Consulting EY
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Joshua Lawrence

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, Florida
  • Operating System Specialist ILDS International Employment Agency
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Bryanna Desimone

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Network Engineer Infinite Internet Corporation
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Veronica Bustabad

Faculty & Staff Mentors
  • Miami, FL
  • Web Developer University of Miami
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Faryn Solomon

Alumni Mentor
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Biostatistician Job searching
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Robert Tassy (he/him)

Alumni Mentor
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Software Quality Lead autodesk
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Isabelle Geller

Alumni Mentor
  • Louisville, KY
  • Shark Research and Conservation Intern University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
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Valentina Restrepo

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
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