TIAA Employer in the Foyer - hosted by College of Computing and Informatics
11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Woodward Hall, second floor
Drop by to talk with representatives from TIAA about tech careers with the organization. Additionally, you can ask any career-related questions to the representatives. More information on Niner Engage.
A Day in the Life of an Information Security Analyst - hosted by College of Computing and Informatics
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Woodward Hall 335
Lauren Vinkovic is a Senior Information Security Analyst at TIAA, where she protects the organization's technology infrastructure from security threats. She holds a BS in Computer Science and Criminology and brings 10 years of cybersecurity experience. More information on Niner Engage.
Coaching Drop-ins for Technology, Data and Analytics
10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Woodward 208 - CCI Student Center
Whether you're polishing your resume, preparing for an interview, updating your LinkedIn, or exploring internship and job opportunities, TDA Drop-Ins are here to help!
No appointment is needed—just stop by for personalized career support from our team. No matter where you are in your career journey, we'll help you take the next step with confidence.
Questions? Contact Elona (eellis@charlotte.edu) or Lori (lbrasile@charlotte.edu).
SMBC Information Session & Networking Reception
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Career Center Classroom
This event is for juniors and you must register here to attend. SMBC is one of the largest banking groups in the world, offering a diverse range of financial services including investment banking, sales & trading, corporate banking, and capital markets. With major hubs in both the U.S. and Tokyo, SMBC continues to invest in growth — including the recent expansion of our second headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina.
More information on our website.
Career Meet Up: Internship/Co-Op Strategies for Technology, Data and Analytics
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm | Zoom
Join us for a session focused on internship/co-op search strategies for roles in tech, data and analytics. Learn how to stand out in a competitive market and leverage UNC Charlotte resources to make connections. More information and virtual link on our website.
Cracking the Cloud: How AWS Certifications Build Real Cloud Career
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Woodward 335 | Target Audience: CCI/SDS Graduate Students | RSVP
Go beyond memorizing exam questions and learn what employers actually look for. AWS Subject Matter Expert Lucas Little breaks down the certification roadmap, showing you how to translate foundational knowledge into real-world cloud engineering and consulting opportunities.
Speaker Bio: Lucas Little is the Head of Cloud & DevOps Practices at Ippon Technologies USA, a technology consulting firm partnering with AWS and Snowflake to deliver cloud, data, and artificial intelligence solutions for leading banks, insurers, and capital-markets firms. He is also an AWS Subject Matter Expert (SME) who has contributed to AWS certification development since 2019.
Ahold Delhaize Employer in the Foyer Table - hosted by College of Computing and Informatics
11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Woodward Hall, second floor
Stop by the Ahold Delhaize USA table to learn about Internship and Co-op opportunities and connect with our Early Talent team. We're looking for students interested in Data & AI, Software Development, Computer Science, Analytics, Strategy, Finance, Human Resources, Health & Sustainability, and Safety. Explore career paths, learn about our programs and culture, and get tips on resumes, interviewing, and professional development. More information on Niner Engage.
AWS DevOps Agent GameDay Team Competition (RSVP required)
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Woodward Hall 335
We’re excited to invite you to participate in the AWS DevOps Agent GameDay – Unicorn Incident, a fast‑paced, hands‑on cloud operations challenge hosted by the Charlotte AWS Team and sponsored by CCI and the Career Center, as part of our Technology | Data | Analytics Career Community Week, September 14-18.
In this immersive event, you and your assigned teammates will step into a real‑world AWS crisis scenario. The IT department has quit mid‑sprint, the runbooks are gone, and broken deploys are causing failures across computers, databases, containers, and AI systems. Your mission is to restore stability before the biggest booking night of the year begins. You’ll work alongside AWS DevOps Agent, an autonomous SRE assistant, to diagnose issues, troubleshoot services, and race against the clock. Mean Time to Recovery (MTTR) determines your score.
Event Details
- Thursday, September 17 | 3 to 6 p.m. | Woodward 335
- 10 teams of 4 (40 total participants) – First-come; first-served with waitlist
- Designed for Sophomore CCI majors
- Snacks provided
- CCI Sophomores
Prizes
- 1st Place: $100 Amazon gift card per team member
- 2nd Place: $50 Amazon gift card per team member
- 3rd Place: $25 Amazon gift card per team member
How to Participate
- Log in to hireaniner.charlotte.edu
- Click your initials → My Documents
- Select Opt-In Resume Book
- Search for the AWS DevOps Agent Gameday Team Competition
- Upload your resume
This event is a great opportunity to build real AWS troubleshooting skills, collaborate under pressure, and connect with industry partners. We hope to see you there. Questions? Please reach out.
Career Meet Up: Transfer & Thrive: Your Career Starts Now
11:30 am - 12:15 pm | Zoom
Transferring to a new university means learning a new campus, building your network, and preparing for your next career opportunity all at once. This session will help you explore key career resources, learning where to find events, and discovering strategies to stand out in your internship search. You’ll leave with practical ways to build connections, and gain experience. More details and virtual link on our website.