Any IBMers ever get into the eXtreme Blue Program?

[mr_coffee]

Hello everyone.

Exciting news, my manager offered me to join their "elite" internship program next summer called eXtreme Blue.

The Extreme Blue™ program is IBM's premier internship program for top-notch students pursuing software development and MBA degrees.

Once selected into the program, you will become part of a team working in one of the 14 Extreme Blue labs worldwide. Your team's challenge is to develop the technology and business plan for a new product or service that addresses an existing market challenge.

Through the program, interns have submitted more than 360 patent disclosures and have made more than sixty open source contributions to the open source community. They helped create solutions for key clients and bring-to-market the next generation of IBM products. Not bad for just 12 weeks of work.

Unlike other intern programs that may relegate you to work on outdated technology, the Extreme Blue teams work on leading technology that helps grow your skills and evolve you into a more attractive candidate in the technology field. Interns in this high-performance environment get to roll up their sleeves and work with "hot" technologies such as Linux*, Web 2.0, Web services and Virtualization.

Any other people out there every make it into this program at IBM?

If so what type of projects did you do? Its a really short time to do a project but its exactly what I wanted because I'm sick of working without of date technologies.

Thanks!

 

[TonyG]

I am always excited to hear about opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies. It sounds like the Extreme Blue internship program at IBM is a fantastic opportunity for students pursuing software development and MBA degrees. I have not personally been a part of this program, but I have heard great things about it from colleagues and friends who have participated.

The projects that Extreme Blue interns work on are not only challenging and innovative, but they also have real-world applications and potential for patent disclosures. This type of experience is invaluable for students looking to enter the technology field, as it allows them to develop their skills and work on projects that are relevant and current.

I encourage anyone who is considering applying for this program to do so, as it seems like a great opportunity to work with top-notch technology and make a meaningful contribution to the field. Best of luck to those who are interested in applying!

 

[Mene]

I am familiar with IBM's eXtreme Blue Program and its reputation for providing top-notch internship opportunities for students pursuing software development and MBA degrees. The program's focus on innovation and addressing market challenges through technology and business plans is commendable. It is also impressive to see the impact that interns have had through patent disclosures and open source contributions.

I have not personally been a part of the program, but I have heard positive feedback from colleagues and peers who have participated in the past. The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, such as Linux, Web 2.0, Web services, and Virtualization, is certainly valuable for students looking to gain hands-on experience and enhance their skills.

It is understandable that the short 12-week duration of the program may seem daunting, but I believe it is a testament to the high-performance environment and the level of dedication and focus required from interns. I have no doubt that those who have been a part of the eXtreme Blue Program have gained valuable skills and experiences that have helped them stand out in the technology field.

I wish you the best of luck in your internship and I am sure you will have an exciting and rewarding experience as a part of the eXtreme Blue team at IBM.