Innovative Tech Consulting - Technology Strategy Group

The University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Educator
4
Timeline
  • March 3, 2025
    Experience start
  • March 8, 2025
    Introduction Meeting with Team Leads
  • April 26, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
5/6 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
United States
Startup, Non profit, Small to medium enterprise
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Website development Mobile app development Software development UI design UX design
Skills
information technology consulting ui/ux planning internet strategy technical consulting cyber security innovation software development
Learner goals and capabilities

Technology Strategy Group (TSG) at the University of Virginia is a student-led organization that fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional development among its undergraduate members. The club’s main objectives are to offer real-world project experience, enhance technical skills, and build meaningful connections with industry professionals.


Starting in the spring semester, TSG members will work on software development, app development, and UX/UI design projects. The goal is for students to contribute to an organization's success by researching and developing software solutions, analyzing data, and exploring emerging technologies—. This will help organizations address complex challenges and optimize processes.


Company Requirements:

  • Provide a project that meets the 8-week timeline, starting in March.
  • Be available for a 30-minute virtual meeting with the club leads to discuss the project scope and assess if it aligns with the experience.
  • Develop a learning plan in collaboration with the team leads at the start of the project.
  • Have a staff of at least three members (start-up founders are encouraged to apply if all criteria are met).
  • Appoint a supervisor to support the experience and fulfill program requirements.
  • Designate a primary contact person available for weekly or bi-weekly meetings to address learners' questions and provide updates during the project.
  • Provide an alternate contact for TSG leads and Riipen administrators.
  • Offer an opportunity for students to present their work and receive feedback.
  • Provide any relevant information or data required for the project.

Learners

Learners
Undergraduate
Beginner, Intermediate levels
30 learners
Project
20 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Deliverables will vary depending on the scope of the internship. However, these deliverables must be discussed and agreed upon prior to the start of the internship.

Project timeline
  • March 3, 2025
    Experience start
  • March 8, 2025
    Introduction Meeting with Team Leads
  • April 26, 2025
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements

Ideal projects should engage students in research, analysis, and practical application. Here are examples of suitable projects:

  1. Website Development – Design and build a simple, responsive website for a small business or nonprofit organization, focusing on user experience and functionality.
  2. Data Analysis – Analyze a small dataset using basic statistical methods and visualization tools to uncover trends and patterns that can help improve a company's services or marketing efforts.
  3. Cybersecurity Best Practices Guide – Research and create a cybersecurity best practices guide for a company, including recommendations on password policies, software updates, and secure file sharing.
  4. Mobile App Prototype – Develop a basic mobile app prototype that demonstrates key functionality, such as user login or simple task management, using beginner-friendly platforms like Flutter or React Native.
  5. Cloud Storage Setup – Help an organization set up and configure a basic cloud storage solution, ensuring secure access and file organization using platforms like Google Drive or Dropbox.


Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

  • Q1 - Checkbox
     *
  • Q2 - Checkbox
     *
  • Q3 - Checkbox
     *
  • Q4 - Multiple choice
    Are the tools and technologies required for the internship available as free or open-source software?  *
    • Yes
    • No