Here at Tresata we’re pretty positive we’ve got the best interns around. Tresata interns may be temporary, but they’re a part of our team and we work them accordingly. They get their hands dirty with live real-world projects and work side-by-side with our permanent team members. Our “Intern Update” series will introduce you to this ambitious bunch and what they’ve been working on this summer…

Name: Alex
School: Davidson College
Year: 2015

What motivated you to intern at Tresata this summer?

I wanted to get hands-on experience at a cutting edge technology company to help get a better idea of what I want to do after college

Tell us which projects you’ve been working on…

I’ve mainly been working on data mining and predictive analysis for one client. The goal is to find patterns in the customer transactions data and develop a way to predict the next wave of customers to use online ordering.

What technologies are you using in your work?

Tableau and Scalding

Beyond the work, what’s your favorite thing about this internship?

The people and unique atmosphere here at Tresata.

Do you think this internship was a valuable learning experience? How has it equipped you for further study/work?

It has been more than anything I could have asked for. I have learned a fountain of information and skills that will undoubtedly help me in all my future endeavors.

On a scale of 1-10, how much have your ping pong skills improved?

8