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Coding, Collaboration, and Career Growth: My ComputerTalk Story

by Shawn Plotko | Published On February 19, 2026

Starting as a Software Developer co-op in 2022, I found a supportive environment at ComputerTalk that empowered me to grow.

Starting out as a Co-op 

I started my software development career in 2022 as a Software Developer Co-op on the Research and Development team. Any nerves I might have had as someone who was new to working in the industry were quickly forgotten once I met and began working with the incredibly welcoming and supportive community at ComputerTalk. My team worked to help me fill any knowledge gaps I had and was always available to assist with tasks and answer questions when needed.  

This support allowed me to comfortably explore new tools and technologies and effectively apply them to make impactful contributions, including the creation of internal end-to-end testing suites and the development of customer-facing web application features. As a result, it quickly became clear that ComputerTalk is a place where I would be consistently challenged and supported in my professional growth. 

Returning after Graduating 

After graduating, I immediately knew that I wanted to return to ComputerTalk full-time. I was confident that the close-knit nature of the team and the company’s dedication to innovation would allow me to continue to learn and grow, both personally and professionally.  

Over the past 9 months, since I returned to ComputerTalk, I have been given the opportunity to build upon my existing knowledge through my work on a variety of different products and features. Additionally, I have had the chance to take on more leadership roles, actively contributing to both technical and design decisions.  As a result, I have been able to significantly build upon my software development, communication, and collaboration skills. 

I am looking forward to continuing to develop and explore new technologies as a part of the supportive and driven ComputerTalk team. 





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