ZEAL IT Event Planning and Shadow Developer
Project Description
Company Background
Zeal is a values-driven technology consultancy based on kindness, generosity, and integrity. We value mentorship, empowerment, and teamwork. Our gratefulness compels us to give back and pay it forward. We are an action-biased, entrepreneurial work family that seeks to be the leaders we wished we had, and desire to be the change we wish to see in the world. Our mission is to develop exceptional people to help our clients improve their business through technology. We accomplish this by recruiting talent and empowering them to use innovative technology.
Project Scope and Deliverables
Opportunity #1: Event Planning
Zeal produces large client events requiring significant coordination between Clients and Employees. We would need team members to help organize tasks through a Kanban board to delegate and follow up with tasks. We would also like this team member to take ownership of tasks related to producing swag gift items and basic marketing materials. We strive for a polished brand appearance.
Required Student Skills
- Good Communicator
- Planning
- Creativity
- Coordinator
Opportunity #2: Developer Shadow
Zeal has the opportunity to have a UTD team member sit in on team meetings alongside software engineers and Scrum Masters to watch how we build applications. These team members will be able to observe the day-to-day communications between team members and observe how clients provide application requirements and document each task that developers take on. Developers show you the behind the scene coding experience of different coding languages.
Required Student Skills
- Interest in Technology: Software Engineering or Project Management
- Logical Thinker
- Good Communicator
- Thought leader
Project Details
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Summary
Zeal wants to improve its communication and showcase the depth of its work by developing comprehensive case studies. The existing case studies are incomplete and vague, hindering Zeal's ability to convey its contributions effectively. This project integrates an interview-based approach and shadowing exercises with diverse team leaders to understand their day-to-day operations and challenges across various projects. This dual strategy will provide a holistic understanding of Zeal's work and facilitate the creation of well-rounded case studies. By improving communication through detailed case studies, Zeal aims to strengthen its professional image, increase client satisfaction, and foster lasting relationships. Business objectives include enhancing transparency, meeting client expectations, and maintaining a competitive edge in the industry.
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Sponsor
- Zeal IT Consultants
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Semester
- Fall 2023
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Academic Area
- Organizations Strategy and International Management
Pro-Business Services