Life at Cadent: Happy National Intern Day

To celebrate National Intern Day on July 25, we’re spotlighting our Summer 2024 Interns to give you an insider’s look at what it’s like to intern at Cadent. From the moment they join the team, our interns are paired with dedicated mentors, ensuring they have the guidance and support they need to thrive. Through a series of questions, we’ve captured their experiences and the unique perspectives they bring to our organization. Let’s get to know some of our talented and driven Summer 2024 interns.

Describe the projects you have worked on so far during your internship. 

“During my internship, I worked on several projects, including a Python web scraping tool to gather data from various websites, which improved my skills in handling different data formats. I also developed a project to aggregate and analyze Olympic data, focusing on broadcasting networks and event schedules, which was particularly interesting due to the complexity and real-time nature of the information. Additionally, I created reports for clients providing insights into their advertising performance metrics.” 
– Dhruv Khandave, Inventory Management Intern 

“The main project I am working on is setting up Unity Catalog on Databricks, which is a data cataloging tool that allows Cadent’s data sources to be visible on and accessible through the Databricks platform. I had never worked with Databricks before this internship project, so it was a really valuable learning opportunity to explore a new tool and leave an impact on the business. Rather than accessing data through numerous siloed sources from various acquisitions, team members will now be able to access necessary data through one unified data catalog. Working on this project has been a wonderful experience!”
– Sneha Vinod, Data Engineer Intern 

“Some of my favorite projects include writing a case study blog post for the website, doing research on our data marketplace partners, helping to write the Monday Morning Read (an internal industry newsletter), and most recently developing a market strategy for a new vertical solution! My favorite project so far has been redesigning Showpad, the Sales enablement platform used at Cadent. Throughout this process, I’ve been able to apply and develop so many different skills, from creative problem-solving to branding and design. Through this hands-on work, I have gained a much deeper understanding, not only of Cadent as a company but the ad tech industry as a whole. And it is so rewarding to know that, at the end of the day, I am working on something that will actually be used!” 
– Anabel Viera, Marketing Intern 

Our main project for the summer has been a great opportunity to showcase everything we have learned. We were given a request for proposal (RFP) from a client and tasked with creating a sales presentation pitching our strategy, which we developed after talking to several other teams. We learned about the different lines of business including broadcast, CTV, OTT, and Client Solutions. This continues to be an awesome hands-on experience demonstrating how the sales funnel is put into action. It is also a great way to build my professional skillset by learning how to present a strategy clearly and concisely.
– Madeline Collyer, Client Solutions Intern 

What’s one thing you wish you knew before joining the team? 

“One thing I wish I knew is how nice and helpful everyone is at the company. Going into it, I was nervous about commuting and working in a larger office space, but everyone is very resourceful and cares about our success as interns.” 
-Dean Ciccarelli, Sales Intern 

What advice would you give to an incoming intern at Cadent? 

“To those considering interning, or to any incoming interns, you will learn so much at Cadent! The internship program has been so rewarding from the weekly Lunch & Learn sessions with company executives, networking happy hours, to being part of such an inclusive environment. I have met so many people who I know will continue to support me throughout my career. Additionally, I feel like a true member of my team at Cadent and feel like my work has made a real impact.” 
-Caroline Marx, Marketing Intern 

“I would tell incoming interns to make sure they are carrying a pen everywhere they go and to make sure they are constantly taking notes. It’s also okay to ask questions–it’s encouraged and not to be nervous about starting a job that you know nothing about because in time you will learn and become comfortable in the field.”
-Julia Sciorra, Sales Intern

“The advice I would give is to come in hungry but humble. There are so many great minds at the company that want to see you do well, so coming in hungry to learn, but humble enough to ask questions and be comfortable failing is the best recipe for success. Also, set up meetings with individuals you want to speak with, especially the ones that lead the ‘Lunch and Learns.’ They put a lot of time into their presentations and appreciate people who ask questions and follow up with them.”
-Jordan Hayes, Data Science Intern 

One piece of advice I would give to prospective and incoming interns at Cadent is not to be afraid of asking questions. In the beginning, it may feel overwhelming, trying to understand what the company does as a whole and where your department fits into that puzzle. Everyone is so insightful and eager to help the interns learn so don’t be hesitant to ask questions whenever you’re unsure because it’s likely that someone else is wondering the same thing! 
– Brennan Clarke, Sales Intern 

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