This summer, Cloudforce welcomed four talented students—Aadesh Kheria, Agastya Mukherjee, Rishabh Chheda, and Rohan Chintakindi—to its first-ever Summer Internship Program. Running from June through August, the program gave the interns a front-row seat to the research and development of nebulaONE®, Cloudforce’s Generative AI–powered platform used across higher education and beyond, and underscored the company’s commitment to nurturing local talent and investing in the community.
Cloudforce first met the interns at Bitcamp, the University of Maryland’s hackathon. This was the company’s second year sponsoring the event alongside Microsoft, reflecting a steady commitment to investing in the future of technology and the local community. Bitcamp provides Cloudforce a direct way to connect with students where they’re experimenting, learning, and innovating. This year, our track challenged students to utilize TerpAI, UMD’s instance of nebulaONE. For Rohan Chintakindi, this connection led to an exciting opportunity: “We applied for one of the prizes and actually won second place. Cloudforce COO, Jesse Kellner, reached out, and that’s how I joined the Cloudforce team as a backend developer intern.”
During their time at Cloudforce, the four interns worked side by side with engineers on critical pieces of nebulaONE and its integrations. Aadesh Kheria said he loved the scope of responsibility: “I was able to scope out a problem, get input from people who really care, and push something that’s being used by thousands of students. That kind of responsibility was empowering.” Agastya Mukherjee echoed that growth mindset, saying the summer “was like going from zero to one in software engineering,” giving him a first-hand look at how a fast-moving tech company operates. He added that the environment “was a great learning experience” where he could apply his skills and see the results in production.
Rishabh Chheda highlighted the excitement of working on real, impactful projects. “Integrating new features and knowing that what I was building would actually be used,” he said, “made the work really exciting.” The internship offered not just technical practice but the thrill of seeing tangible outcomes.
Their manager, Cloud Applications Associate Joseph Ogunbodede, emphasized the interns’ impact: “This summer, we welcomed our first class of college interns at Cloudforce—and they made an incredible impact. From agent building and LMS integrations to optimizing marketing insights, their contributions touched multiple parts of the business. What impressed me most was their growth in ownership. They didn’t wait for hand-holding; they took initiative, asked smart questions, and found creative ways to move projects forward. Leading this program was a privilege—I learned as much from them as they did from us.”
Beyond their technical contributions, the interns praised the supportive and engaging culture at Cloudforce. Rohan highlighted the camaraderie that developed outside of work, saying, “One of my favorite outings was the go-karting event. Everyone here is super competitive in the best way—people put in the work but also know how to have fun.” From “Cloudforce U” workshops, which provide company-wide exposure to ongoing projects and solutions, to friendly competitions like ping pong matches and monthly team outings, the interns felt both inspired and included.
By blending hands-on technical work with mentorship and community, Cloudforce’s inaugural Summer Internship Program gave these four students a chance to grow professionally and personally while advancing a real product used in higher education and beyond. Cloudforce looks forward to continuing its investment in emerging talent, fostering innovation, and deepening partnerships with higher education and local communities.
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