Video Recording - MSU Panel: Finding Computing Jobs & Internships in the Age of AI
September 15, 2025
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How can computer science graduates prepare for a job market transformed by artificial intelligence?
Join the MSU Gianforte School of Computing, the Montana High Tech Business Alliance, and the Montana Jobs Network for a conversation with industry leaders on how AI is reshaping computing careers, internships, and employer expectations.
Conversation highlights include:
How AI is changing computing careers and job requirements
What employers look for in candidates today
How to stand out when applying for jobs and internships
Local opportunities to build your career in Montana’s tech sector
Guest Speakers:
Jann Butler (Moderator), Executive Advisor & Coach, onX
Rob Irizarry, Senior Director, Oracle Service Cloud Center of Excellence
David Kelly, Senior Software Engineer, Workiva
Dmitry Bezborodov, M.S. Student, Montana State University, and Software Engineering Intern, Workiva
Chris Dull, Director of Software, Zoot Enterprises
Rebecca Fabich, Director of Solutions Developers, Zoot Enterprises
Time Stamps:
0:00 Start
3:48 How to stand out as an applicant
10:16 Applicant green flags
11:06 Technical roles for new computer science graduates
20:30 How can college students future proof their skills in the age of AI
25:35 Employer networking events around Montana
31:00 AI's impact on the workplace
36:00 How has AI changed the scope of testing and quality assurance jobs
40:30 Data privacy
46:13 AI's impact on the hiring process
Resources:
Montana High Tech Business Alliance Webinar Archive - Recordings of previous webinars, trainings, and panel discussions
Montana Jobs Network - Homepage to the Alliance’s charitable nonprofit arm empowering Montanans to launch high-paying, high-growth careers.
onX Careers Page - onX develops powerful mapping software that gives customers the confidence to adventure further.
Oracle Careers Page - Oracle offers a comprehensive and fully integrated stack of cloud applications and cloud platform services.
Workiva Careers Page - Workiva delivers the world’s leading cloud platform for assured integrated reporting.
Zoot Careers Page - Zoot’s technology delivers real-time decisions accessing hundreds of data sources to help reduce risk and increase conversions.
