Empowering future cloud innovators: Globe Cloud Community hosts Campus Connect 2024

The Globe Cloud Community (GCC) recently showcased Globe’s milestones in cloud technology and Information Technology (IT) engineering in its latest initiative, Campus Connect 2024.

The event sought to inspire and empower top talents from 10 partner schools by sharing real-world experience and tools on how to excel in the rapidly evolving fields of cloud computing and IT.

Campus Connect 2024 brought together 100 top students from Far Eastern University, Colegio de San Juan de Letran Calamba, National University, Asia Pacific College, University of Santo Tomas, Mapúa University and the Technological Institute of the Philippines.

At the daylong event, the students learned insights into Globe’s robust multi-cloud strategy, highlighting the integration and benefits of cloud transformation.

The engaging sessions and presentations were led by Globe’s leading cloud engineers and technology experts who shared their experiences and success stories as well as the challenges.

Speakers at the event talked about the cloud enablement, agility in engineering, transformation of traditional infrastructure, and automation.

During a fireside chat, RJ Mendiola, Globe’s Assistant Vice President for Cloud Service Operations, meanwhile, cited the importance of resilience in helping the youth handle challenges they will inevitably face in life.

“We have to teach the kids nowadays about resilience. In reality, life is not easy. Kailangan nila matutunan and tanggapin that failure is part of progress and it’s leading toward success. It doesn’t matter how much or how many times you fall, what matters is how many times you rise up,” said Mendiola.

Campus Connect also served as a platform for students to learn about Globe’s Cadetship Program, which offers a pathway for aspiring cloud engineers to kickstart their careers at the company.

Participants got to engage in interactive sessions, including live demonstrations, Q&A panels, and case study walkthroughs. These sessions were designed to provide a deep dive into the practical applications of cloud computing and the dynamic work environment at Globe.

Samantha Faye Santos, a graduating IT student from Letran Calamba, said the event was an “eye-opener.”

“Sabi nga po nila, for us graduating, natatakot din kami na wala kami agad experience, baka marami magreject [sa job]. Sabi nila sa amin na be open lang po, go lang po after rejection, then learn fast po,” said Santos, who is eyeing a career in programming and cloud technology.

Akira Fidelino, 20, and Kylene Naiomi Bondoc, 22, computer science students from the Asia Pacific College in Makati City, noted the importance of learning from the field.

“I think it’s very important to attend events like these especially since palapit na kami sa graduation. It gives us the opportunity to network more and build connections na makakatulong sa amin once we enter the workforce,” said Fidelino.

“It’s good for us not only to build connections but also to build our foundation in knowledge. Hindi naman lahat matututnan natin sa school lang. Iba pa rin matututunan natin ‘pag nasa workforce na tayo. So being able to interact with these seniors, getting to know their experience, their journey, and their learnings, how they stabilized their career, is actually very helpful for us to be able to prepare ourselves,” said Bondoc.

Campus Connect 2024 is part of Globe’s ongoing commitment to nurturing the next generation of IT professionals.

By collaborating with partner institutions, Globe aims to create tech-driven immersion experiences that prepare students for the future of work. This initiative also opens doors for further collaboration, such as career talks and symposiums, enhancing students’ readiness for a technology-driven future.