Internship
Global Risk Solutions (GRS) Data Governance for GRS Data Office,
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Tell us about your internship.
In my role as an analyst intern at Liberty Mutual, I focus on data governance and strategy. I am analyzing data roadmaps, improving Excel data, and creating informative dashboards and reference pages in PowerBI.
What are you enjoying most about this experience?
This summer, my project involves analyzing the current state of a data roadmap and the accompanying Excel data for areas of improvement and creating dashboards and reference pages in PowerBI. These tools help users understand how to define and correctly input data into the roadmap.
What CDS courses prepared you for the internship role? Please explain.
When I first walked into Liberty Mutual’s headquarters, I anticipated my role as an analyst intern would revolve around numbers, graphs, and coding — typical analyst tasks, right? To my surprise, I discovered another side of data science that I'm excited to learn about every day. My work predominantly falls into the realms of data governance and strategy. I was first introduced to data governance in my
DS310 "Data Mechanics" course with Professor Seferlis, where we discussed the critical aspects of ensuring data quality, security, and other governance attributes.
How did you find and obtain this internship?
I attended Liberty Mutual’s Unite Summit last summer, where I was introduced to the ADP internship. Participating in that summit fast-tracked my application past screening and prepared me for the interview rounds.
What tips would you offer other CDS majors to help with the internship search?
If you're uncertain about your future in academics or your career, the best advice I can offer is to explore a variety of opportunities. As someone fascinated by both the technical aspects of data science and the communication skills required in project management, this approach led me to apply for Liberty Mutual's internship program. Their diverse placements cater to different interests and skill levels, making it an ideal fit for me.
Any other comments about the internship and your experiences?
Explore a variety of opportunities, and don't limit yourself to predefined roles. Look for internships and programs that offer diverse placements and align with your interests and skills. Bonus: Apply to and attend those day summit programs!
