{"id":144342,"date":"2024-12-11T09:52:39","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T14:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=144342"},"modified":"2024-12-16T16:00:37","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T21:00:37","slug":"ucf-student-entrepreneur-headed-to-microsoft-after-graduation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucf-student-entrepreneur-headed-to-microsoft-after-graduation\/","title":{"rendered":"UCF Student Entrepreneur Headed to Microsoft After Graduation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/degree\/fintech-ms\/\">master\u2019s in fintech<\/a> student, <strong>Nathan Kurelo Wilk \u201922 <\/strong>is graduating with plenty of experience to set him up for success as a software engineer with Microsoft, where he\u2019ll focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/artificial-intelligence\/\">artificial intelligence (AI) innovation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis role provides an excellent chance to continue working on cutting-edge projects, contribute to advancements in the tech industry, \u2026 and develop innovative solutions that can benefit people,\u201d Wilk says.<\/p>\n<p>The experiences that have helped him secure a job after graduation include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Co-founding a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/fintech\/\">fintech<\/a> business, Expand Financial LLC, to provide financial literacy support and integration of AI<\/li>\n<li>A fellowship with Meta<\/li>\n<li>Speaking at a Board of Governors meeting on behalf of UCF students about the opportunities available at the university and the economic benefit UCF\u2019s talent pipeline provides to the state<\/li>\n<li>Traveling to New York with College of Business Dean Paul Jarley and business students meeting with the college\u2019s corporate partners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>During high school, the native of Brazil moved to the U.S. in 2017 \u2014 a decision that he found both challenging and exciting.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI had to dedicate extra time to catch up on standardized exams, classes and the language, all while getting involved with new extracurricular activities and planning for college applications,\u201d Wilk says. \u201cWhen I started my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/degree\/computer-science-bs\/\">bachelor\u2019s in computer science at UCF<\/a> in the fall of 2019, the transition felt much smoother. I knew that success depended on my engagement and making the most of the opportunities that came my way.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;One of the standout aspects of UCF is how accessible the faculty are when it comes to exploring opportunities beyond the classroom.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Wilk continued to take advantage of as many opportunities as he could when he began his master\u2019s studies in fintech at UCF, which is offered through the colleges of Business, and Engineering and Computer Science. Launched in Fall 2022, the program is the first of its kind in Florida and teaches students how to harness the power of data, technology solutions, and financial services to reduce costs, improve customer experience, and create economies of scale.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUCF has been incredibly supportive throughout my journey. The variety of resources available in entrepreneurship, professional development and networking helped me grow,\u201d Wilk says. \u201cOne of the standout aspects of UCF is how accessible the faculty are when it comes to exploring opportunities beyond the classroom.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>At the start of his master\u2019s studies, he completed a fellowship with Meta, where he collaborated with engineers and learned how major companies are driving innovation in fields like generative AI. In the semester following the experience, Wilks says he felt more prepared for his studies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThanks to my experience at Meta, I was already familiar with these concepts, having built and understood similar models during the fellowship,\u201d he says. \u201cThis background not only gave me a head start in the course but also inspired new ideas for innovative projects that went beyond the trend of chatbots.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He also participated in meetings with employers like Google and Microsoft, helping him prepare for internships.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144346\" style=\"max-width: 302px;\" class=\"figure float-left\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img  img-fluid w-100 wp-image-144346\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/12\/FirstHackathonEver.jpeg\" alt=\"Nathan Kurelo Wilk with other students\" 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employers, leading to job offers, awards and grants,\u201d Wilk says. \u201cThey\u2019ve been a highlight of my education.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong> Nathan Kurelo Wilk \u201922<\/strong>, a native of Brazil, developed the technical training, hands-on experience and entrepreneurial insight at UCF that\u2019s needed to succeed in the tech 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