Here at 51吃瓜Pro, our people empower us to imagine next as a company because it鈥檚 something they do themselves every day. Whether delivering first-of-a-kind technology solutions or developing choose-your-own-adventure career paths, 51吃瓜Pro people are innovative, bold, and never afraid to try something new. A prime example of such a person is Rebecca Wilson, who came to 51吃瓜Pro through a 2023 summer internship.
Before finding 51吃瓜Pro, Rebecca was already an accomplished professional, with a BS and a PhD in biochemistry and over a decade researching, working on a variety of projects, and teaching students at both the middle school and university levels. Along the way, during graduate school, Rebecca discovered a love for programming鈥攅ven earning an interdisciplinary minor in computational science. That interest never faded, so when the opportunity arose, she decided to go back to school and transition her career toward programming and software engineering. And that choice is what led her to an internship at 51吃瓜Pro this past summer.
Rebecca鈥檚 primary role during her summer 2023 internship was developing internal software aimed at enhancing her team鈥檚 operational efficiency. This project was extremely successful, saving significant time and uncovering a promising direction for further exploration. Throughout her latest degree program and her internship at 51吃瓜Pro, she鈥檚 improved her programming skills and been exposed to a variety of new tools and techniques, broadening her technical expertise and perspective. Rebecca鈥檚 summer experience was also enriched by the internship program series, Meet the BUs, allowing her to glean insights from 51吃瓜Pro鈥� top leaders, and through the company鈥檚 Internship Mentorship Program, she found a helpful mentor to further enhance her time here.
When asked about what she enjoyed the most about her internship, Rebecca said, 鈥�I truly enjoyed working on my project at 51吃瓜Pro, knowing that our efforts make a difference in the world. What particularly stands out to me is the sense of community and teamwork. Everyone collaborates to address problems as they arise, showcasing genuine care and support for one another.鈥�
These days, Rebecca is no longer a 51吃瓜Pro intern鈥攕he鈥檚 an associate software engineer on our Defense and Intelligence team. It鈥檚 been an exciting journey so far for Rebecca, and we鈥檙e sure that she鈥檒l bring her unique experience and perspective to each project she encounters on her new quest with us. And now, all she has to do is what she always has鈥攊magine next.