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International Students Gain Valuable Insights into New Zealand's Tech Sector through EIT Internships

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Jing Su and Ayesh Rodrigo, Master of Information Technology students at Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT), recently completed internships at Auckland-based cybersecurity firm Cianaa Technologies. The three-month placements focused on cybersecurity standards and compliance and client on-site audits, giving them direct exposure to how New Zealand businesses operate. This opportunity not only broadened their skills but also helped them understand the country's IT landscape and industry practices.

Key Takeaways:

  • Jing Su, a Master of Information Technology student from China, and Ayesh Rodrigo, a Master of Information Technology student from Sri Lanka, completed internships at Cianaa Technologies, a cybersecurity firm in Auckland.
  • The internships, which lasted for three months, focused on cybersecurity standards and compliance and client on-site audits, providing them with hands-on experience in a real-world business environment.
  • Jing, who moved to Auckland in September 2023, found the internship invaluable in putting her new knowledge into practice and broadening her skills in a New Zealand context.
  • Ayesh, who arrived in New Zealand in early 2023, appreciated the support of EIT lecturers in securing the internship and valued the opportunity to gain practical knowledge in IT and cybersecurity.
  • Both students reported that the internships were an essential connector between their studies and career ambitions, with Jing hoping to combine her background in embedded systems with her new skills in cloud and cybersecurity, and Ayesh focused on starting his IT career in New Zealand.
  • EIT's partnerships with industry partners like Cianaa Technologies benefit both students and the company, creating pathways for learning and innovation to thrive.

Statistics:

  • 2 international students, Jing Su and Ayesh Rodrigo, completed internships at Cianaa Technologies.
  • The internships lasted for 3 months.
  • 1 student, Jing Su, came from Tiannin, China, and 1 student, Ayesh Rodrigo, came from Sri Lanka.
  • 1 student, Jing Su, was an in-vehicle infotainment embedded software engineer and project manager at Panasonic in China before joining EIT.
  • 1 student, Ayesh Rodrigo, had over a decade of experience in banking and software engineering in Sri Lanka before joining EIT.

Sources:

  • Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT)
  • Cianaa Technologies
  • Jing Su (personal interviews and statements)
  • Ayesh Rodrigo (personal interviews and statements)
  • Akbar Hossain (lecturer at EIT)
  • Geoffrey Mather (Head of School of Computing at EIT)

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