I recently completed my internship at Azul Bio, and it's been a phenomenal experience. This internship wasn't your typical desk job; I got to dive headfirst into real-world product development. We tackled innovative solutions that required multiple iterations and trials, pushing the boundaries of product development.
Throughout this journey, I had the opportunity to explore and develop my skills in various areas:
๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ: I delved into developing monetizable APIs with Google Earth Engine.
๐๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ญ๐จ๐ญ๐ฒ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ : I further improved my rapid prototyping skills, allowing for quick experimentation and fixes on the run.
๐๐ข๐จ๐ญ๐๐๐ก๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ & ๐๐จ๐๐ญ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: The intersection of engineering and biotechnology became a fascinating playground as we designed solutions that seamlessly integrated both.
๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ฒ & ๐๐ข๐จ๐ญ๐๐๐ก๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ฒ ๐
๐ฎ๐ง๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ: Gaining a deeper understanding of these fields allowed me to approach engineering challenges holistically.
The team is truly exceptional. They fostered a collaborative and supportive environment where everyone brought their A-game.
Jake Nations, a fantastic supervisor and friend, empowered me to explore different solutions and never hesitated to explain complex concepts. Working with him has been an invaluable learning experience.
Olivia Paradis played a pivotal role in simplifying the biological aspects of our projects, providing crucial context for designing well-rounded solutions.
Benjamin Alva, the silent operator of the team, impressed me with his dedication and commitment to Azul Bio's mission.
The entire team exuded an infectious energy and passion for climate tech.
Some key takeaways:
๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ง ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ง, not a sprint. Patience and perseverance are key to bringing innovative solutions to life.
๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ก. Understanding the broader scientific context (bio, chem, etc.) strengthens the development of universal solutions.
๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ฎ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ง๐๐ฆ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ ๐๐ฆ๐. Learning, adapting, and re-learning is essential for continuous growth and contribution.
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๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ง๐, not a roadblock. Every failed attempt is a valuable lesson that leads to better products.
Thriving in a fast-paced startup environment improves multitasking, prioritization, and adaptability skills. Working within tight budgets and timelines fostered creativity and stepping outside one's comfort zone fueled immense professional growth.
Deep gratitude to Azul Bio for this chance to be part of their inspiring vision for a sustainable future through climate tech. Their work is a game-changer for our planet!
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