A “Two-Way Street”: Credo welcomes its largest and most diverse summer intern class

As a part of our dedication to opening doors into the technology and semiconductor industry, this year’s program has become more formalized, with more support programs and opportunities offered to interns. Wing Cheung, director of human resources, explains his motivation behind the changes. “We want to make sure they’re successful – so that when they come on board, they’re not just working on one team. We want them to socially adapt to the organization, our culture, and what we’re doing.”

“It’s always great to see interns go through the program,” says Alex Nazari, Vice President of Engineering, System Applications. “They bring in so many new experiences and everything they’re learning at school enables them to be creative and come up with innovative ideas and solutions. It’s a collective breath of fresh air.”

Jayden Patel, a mechanical engineering intern from the University of Texas at Austin, has been working on redesigning module shells for Credo’s components and chips, hopefully eliminating the need to buy shells from third-party suppliers. “This is my first internship experience and the culture and communication at Credo has set my expectations for the future very high,” he says. “It’s been amazing seeing how different groups within Credo work together to execute success.”

While most interns come from engineering backgrounds, this year’s intern class also features more interns in what Cheung calls the “administrative”, or G&A side of the industry – specifically departments like marketing, human resources, finance, and IT. Just as much as the Credo’s success rests on the success of its products, G&A teams keep the company running smoothly. “A lot of the time the administrative teams are the forgotten teams...we’re just kind of working in the shadows. By putting more resources and getting more interns into that area ensures the company will succeed across the board.”

 “I’ve been able to learn a lot about the company and its competitor and gain valuable insight into how Credo operates behind the scenes.” says Andrew Carrasquillo, a tax, financial planning & analysis intern from Claremont Mckenna College. “It’s been cool getting to see what the day-to-day is like in this industry and I’m learning more about how that fits into my own future.”

Interns will have also opportunities to work on short- and long-term projects, be mentored by industry experts, and connect with their peers working in other departments at Credo. Intern ambassadors, or employees who were previously interns themselves or are role models in the company, will also be paired up with groups of interns to provide all the support they need. “I call them champions -- intern champions,” explains Cheung. “They will be advocates if there are any questions or concerns, or work with departments to leverage resources to support the interns as well.”

Since the beginning of its internship program, 15 employees have remained on as employees in various capacities, allowing Credo to build a tight-knit community with dedicated and experienced employees. “We just had two more interns join us in July as full-time employees,” says Nazari. “This really reflects the program’s ability to make life-long positive impressions on our interns.”

Ultimately, Cheung describes the program as a two-way street – ensuring future success by investing in the minds of tomorrow. “The company has to give,” he says. “We’re educating, we’re mentoring, we’re teaching, but also, we want the interns to bring what they’ve got. Show us what you have.”

Thank you to all our current interns and stay tuned for updates on YearUp!