Solutions for the

real world

• Who is BHMI?

• What does BHMI do?

• What is BHMI’s internship program, and why do we have one?

• How does BHMI select new hires?

• What advice do I have to give?

Objective

• Who is BHMI?

• What is BHMI’s expertise?

• When are BHMI solutions needed?

• What is BHMI’s internship program?

• Why BHMI’s internship program?

• How does BHMI select new hires?

• Career selection advice

• Advice for success

Agenda

• Software solutions provider known for implementing core business applications

• Extensive HP NonStop, UNIX & Windows NT platform expertise

• Headquartered in Omaha, NE since 1986 – Celebrating 25 years in Business

• Associations– HP PartnerOne Program– HP ZLE Consultant and System Integrator (C/SI)– Oracle Partner Program– Microsoft Certified Solution Provider (MCSP)

• Broadly-based vertical expertise– Financial services– Telephony– Call centers– Transportation

Who Is BHMI?

• Consulting Services– Feasibility studies– Detailed assessments– Technical evaluations– Architecture design– Proof of concept

• Development Services– Systems design– Application development– Installation– Acceptance testing– Documentation– Education– Software management and enhancement

• On-Going Support– Maintenance agreements– Retainer agreements

Who Is BHMI?

• Software Development –C, C++, Java, .NET

• Cross-Platform Development –NonStop, UNIX, Windows NT, LINUX

• Internet Development–HTML, JavaScript, Java applets/servlets, Seam, XHTML–Internet connectivity, Intranet connectivity

• Relational Databases–Oracle, SQL Server, NonStop SQL, DB2, Sybase

• Industry Standard & Custom Protocols–TCP/IP, X.25, SNA/SDLC

What is BHMI’s expertise?

• In-house development equipment– Windows NT clusters – UNIX (HP-UX, Solaris, Linux, AIX) – HP NonStop (NS2000, S74000)

• Connect customers to BHMI Corporate Development Center via the Internet

• Use own C++ libraries and database access interfaces that support platform independent development

• Conduct software management– Release management, version control and tracking

What is BHMI’s expertise?

What is BHMI’s expertise?

Requirements Gathering Architecture

Design

External Specification

Ongoing Support

Software Development

Unit & System TestingInstallation

& Acceptance Testing

SystemDeployment

Training

System Documentation

When are BHMI solutions needed?Solution CustomerElectronic Bill Payment CIBC

EFT Settlement Processing Fiserv EFT

Call Center & Telemarketing West

Cellular Fraud Detection Verisign

Prepaid & Stored Value Verizon

Sales & Ticketing Greyhound

Weather Message Switch FAA

Wireless Asset Tracking Wherify

Wireless Inventory Tracking Union Pacific

Health Risk Management SimplyWell

When are BHMI solutions needed?Solution CustomerProvider Portal BCBS

Language Learning Modules SCOLA

Natural Gas Trading System Tenaska

Pivot Control System Valmont

Ship Cars Now Ship Cars Now

Concourse-TMS MasterCard

Concourse-ESP NYCE, BOH, PCB,

Everlink

• Benefits for BHMI –Provide method to evaluate students for potential hire–Establish culture where new ideas are introduced into theorganization–Acquire staff to perform junior level functions, frees up senior staff–Embark on ‘wish list’ projects where resources are slim

• Benefits for Students–Acquire project experience–Exposure to project deadlines–Encounter unknown problem set–Use new tool sets–Develop interpersonal communication–Learning from senior level staff

Why BHMI’s Internship Program?

Highlights

•Over 70+ Interns at BHMI in last 11 years–71 Interns, 6 Current Interns, 20% Hire Rate

•Sessions and Entrance Criteria

–January – May, June – August, September – December–Computer Science, MIS, Computer Engineering, GPA 3.6

or higher, Junior/Senior

•Assigned to projects with increased complexity over time

•12 to 40 hours per week, flexible schedule set by student

•Assigned on projects as junior team members

•Exposure to contemporary technology

–C++, JAVA, J2EE, Python, XML, HTML, Javascript–DB2, Oracle, NonStop SQL/MP and others–Eclipse, Source Code Management, JIRA, WAPT

What is BHMI’s Internship Program?

Selection Process•Real-World Technical Interviews

–Corporate Questions–Tailored Technical Questions–Learning Opportunity

•Important Criteria–Candidates rated against peers–Grades hold high weight–BHMI Geek Factor (Litmus test of interest)

What is BHMI’s Internship Program?

Orientation Process

•Minimal Training–Timekeeping–Build upon knowledge–Python Simulators–Expand Industry Knowledge (Read Specifications)–Automated Testing Tools

•Assignment to Team–Source Code Management –Development Environment–Acquire Industry Expertise

What is BHMI’s Internship Program?

Results Process •Assignments with Increasing Complexity

–Test Scripts –User Interfaces–File Import / Export / Reporting–System Admin / Macros –Application Business Logic

•Software Deployment–Software code reviews–Quality Assurance Testing–Experience through participation–High Quality Deliverables

What is BHMI’s Internship Program?

Example Intern Assignments

– Telco Message Emulator– Automated Batch Test Tool– Variety of Server and Client Test Emulators – Windows CE Event Viewer– DHTML Help and Print Screens– DHTML Screen Mockups – Message Translation Objects– Communications Trace Tool– ISO Mediation Device– J2EE Database Objects– GIS Spatial Queries – JAVA Application Services – Evaluate Enterprise Monitoring Tools

What is BHMI’s Internship Program?

• Risks for BHMI–Investment in student does not result in production–Drain on staff time–Ad-hoc attendance schedule jeopardizes deliverables–Lack of understanding interrupts team–Rewrite of delivered components

What is BHMI’s Internship Program?

• Evaluation Criteria–Current technology skill-set vs. current need–Book Smart–Capable of “getting something done”–Ability to operate independently and in a team–Good fit for the organization–Clear communication (both written and verbal)–Rated against peer group

How does BHMI select new hires?

• General career selection advice –Pick a career that interests you.–Will the work environment fit your personality?

• IT career selection advice –Know there is more to programming than just mobile apps.–Understand the differences between Hardware and Software?–Do you enjoy programming applications in your spare time?–Do you enjoy solving complex problems?–Do you enjoy learning and applying new technologies?

Career selection advice

•Office Tips–Ask questions and take good notes–Be punctual–Acquire a set of valuable and usable skills–Organize yourself, procrastination does not pay–Use the web and research, research, research–Do not reinvent the wheel, find an example, or leverage seniors–Make a strong attempt but don’t spin your wheels, ask for

advice–Focus on company needs and company requirements–Win with kindness–Honesty is the best policy (If you can’t do it, admit it)

Advice for success

• BHMI

• BHMI internship program

• BHMI new hire selection criteria

• Advice

Recap

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