Thursday night, Sam from Docker joined the club over Zoom to talk about her career path. The part that stuck with a lot of us came from her own story. Sam had a unique background as an infrastructure developer, and that combination helped her start working at Docker with very little competition.
The takeaway is one you can use right now. Find a part-time job in college that mixes in an unusual way with your major. It gives you something that sets you apart when you apply for internships and full-time jobs, and it starts building your story before you graduate.
OCRS: meeting the people behind the tools
On Wednesday, Oct 7, OCRS brought cybersecurity companies and people together in one room to meet and network. Justice got to meet SentinelOne, HackTheBox, Palo Alto Networks, CISA, and other organizations that protect us every day. Many UO students use their tools in student jobs, so it was good to put faces to the names.
More news
- High School Summit, Nov 2. Everything you need to know is on the conference page.
- BSidesPDX 2026, Oct 23 and 24. Members can get a carpool ride on Friday, and a hotel is provided.
Come join us
Find us in the club Discord with questions, and keep an eye on the calendar for what’s happening each week.