“This summer I've learned a huge amount about software development processes and practices.”
Bitwise Bootcamp is our summer job programme, where young software talent get to spread their wings in working life and learn on real customer projects. Over the years, we've employed more than 100 young software professionals through Bootcamp.
At Bitwise, it has always been important to us that our summer trainees work first and foremost on customer projects, although some may remember that, way back in our history, we also had some creative summer gadget projects.
We caught up with this summer's Bootcampers, who have been working alongside experienced Bitwisers on customer projects. They've already done all sorts of things in just a few months!
Tenho
I'm studying computer science at Tampere University. I'll be starting my fifth year of studies in the autumn.
At Bootcamp, I'm working on a mix of Scala back-end and Angular front-end web development.
I'm feeling excited! Over the summer I've learned a lot of new things and got to work on an interesting project. The working atmosphere has also been excellent, and it's been especially nice getting to know the other Bootcampers!
This summer I've learned what working on software projects is like and how new application features are developed, right from the design phase.
I especially enjoy my work when I see the results of my own work and get good, constructive feedback on what I've done.
My best insight during Bootcamp is that there are very few stupid ideas or questions! An idea that seemed “stupid” at first can grow into a really important application feature.
At the heart of software: “An idea that seemed ‘stupid’ at first can grow into a really important application feature.”
Onni
I'm studying computer science in Hervanta.
At Bootcamp, I'm working on an Angular application.
I'm feeling great, even if there's sometimes a lot of new stuff to take in. It's been great to work on a real customer project that actually matters.
This summer I've learned about Angular and Scala, and taken a dive into the world of data processing. The biggest lesson, though, has been seeing how software projects are delivered in the business world.
I especially enjoy my work when I get to solve problems and work on bigger entities.
My best insight during Bootcamp is that work can be genuinely fun and inspiring. Sometimes I even secretly look forward to getting back to work to solve puzzles.
Toni
I'm studying computer science at Tampere University of Applied Sciences and will be starting my fourth year in the autumn.
At Bootcamp, I'm working mainly with C++, Qt and embedded systems.
I'm feeling excited and motivated. Every day brings new challenges and new lessons.
This summer I've learned a huge amount about software development processes and practices. I've also got a more complete picture of the stages of these processes and the roles and responsibilities involved.
I especially enjoy my work when a tricky problem gets solved, when I get feedback on my work, and when I get the chance to learn from my own and others' mistakes.
My best insight during Bootcamp is how big a role communication and interpersonal skills play in this industry, on top of technical skills.