I was drawn to QTS because of its unique blend of real estate development and high-tech infrastructure. As someone interested in real estate, technology, and large-scale construction, I saw QTS as an ideal environment to explore how mission-critical facilities are built and managed. The company’s focus on innovation, speed to market, and long-term impact made the opportunity especially compelling.
One of the highlights of my summer internship was working on a large-scale, five-building data center development. I was involved in helping manage progress reports, preparing weekly updates, and tracking vendor timelines alongside the project managers. This experience gave me a deep appreciation for the level of coordination and precision required to successfully develop such massive infrastructure. Another standout experience was conducting research and building a presentation diving into the potential for integrating sustainable energy storage methods into data center design. I explored the feasibility, energy savings, and implementation challenges of PCM technology, and had the opportunity to present my findings to members of my team and plan on presenting this idea to the company during my internship presentation. This project was especially rewarding because it combined my technical research skills with real-world application and innovation.
What are your future career goals and how did this internship help you toward them?
My goal is to lead my own data center project for QTS. I want to gain technical knowledge, leadership experience, and business acumen necessary to manage the full development process, from site acquisition and design coordination to construction management and long-term operations. Through my experience at QTS, I’ve developed a strong interest in overseeing complex projects where every decision impact functionality, cost, and timeline. In the future, I aspire to be in a position where I can run my own building or portfolio of properties, managing them efficiently and making high-level strategic decisions that drive performance and long-term value for QTS.
