When: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Time: 3:00 - 3:50 pm
Where: RB353
From Student to Software Engineer
Evan Greenfield & Emmaline Mercer - Genesys
Abstract: Learn current information on landing a software engineer job right out of college from students who just did it. Learn how to Utilize AI to set yourself apart when everyone else is trying to do the same. See why you need work experience early on in your student career so finding a job becomes achievable, and how to conduct yourself in interviews so you have the best chance of success. The transition from student developer to professional developer may seem daunting, but we can provide honest advice and tools to help.
Bio: My name is Evan Greenfield and I graduated from Ball State with a major in Computer Science last spring. I currently hold a Software Engineer position at Genesys working on the CRM integrations team. I was previously an intern at State Farm for about two years before switching to Genesys as an intern last summer. At Ball State I was involved in the drumline, jazz bands, and Chi Alpha. I am passionate about helping other students find success and look forward to this tech talk!
Bio: "My name is Emmaline Mercer and I’m a graduate from Ball State University with a Computer Science major concentrating on Web Development. After graduation, I converted from an intern at Genesys to a Software Engineer on the Performance Extensibility Services (PEZ) team. During my time at Ball State, I worked as a developer for the Digital Corps, was a part of Chi Alpha, and was treasurer of the Computer Science Collective! I’m eager to share the knowledge I’ve gained during the transition from student to professional at our tech talk very soon!”
Light Refreshments will be Served