Computer science majors and software engineers eagerly awaited the visit from Google, as representatives from the company and AU
Speakers of the first day's event included recent Auburn graduates Aaron Fregeau, Devin Broaden, and William Hester who have been hired by Google. Fregeau and Broaden graduated with a degree in Software Engineering, and Hester graduated with his degree in Computer Science.
The presentation began with the speakers quizzing the audience on Google trivia and those who answered
Each speaker took a turn describing his experience of working at G
The speakers shared what the average work day is like for Google employees, the tasks they are assigned and what some Google’s goals. They said how they became G
Questions from the audience were encouraged throughout the presentation, and different speakers would take time answering them.
The second event of the series was a programming competition open for all who came. Many of the programmers who
Participants were given an hour and a half to write programs which would do particular tasks. There was an easy and a hard competition depending on the
Despite some delays from technical difficulties, the competition ended a little before 9. Jediael Fraser placed highest in the Easy Gauntlet, and Julien Legault was the top scorer for the Hard Gauntlet. Prizes ranging from stuffed Android bots to Google Home Devices were given out to the competitors.
"I'm really glad that, you know, we get to do this, it makes us better at programming skills and better for job interviews," Brandon Morris said after he placed second in the Hard Gauntlet.
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