At Align, we recognize the rapid expansion of the data center market. This sector is becoming a prime career destination for recent graduates, and we're actively shaping its future.
Each summer, we welcome a select group of bright, driven students from universities nationwide. These Data Center interns are eager to immerse themselves in the complexities and innovations of modern data infrastructure. By investing in these talented individuals, we're not only fostering their professional development in a thriving job market but also directly enhancing our capability to deliver cutting-edge data center solutions and services to clients globally.
Data Center Interns 2025
Derek Diaz
Derek Diaz, a graduate of Manhattanville University, is a new addition to Align's 2025 Data Center intern class. Working out of the Virginia office, Derek's role involves assisting the Data Center team with physical on-site assessments. He is particularly excited about learning all he can during his internship. In his free time, Derek enjoys watching films and reading books.
Roderick Luster
Roderick attends the University of Memphis where he is pursuing his Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering. During his summer with Align, Roderick will assist our infrastructure team in helping technicians manage cabling, structures, and devices to prepare data centers and server rooms. He is most excited to expand his skillset in new telecom and cabling practices. In his free time, Roderick enjoys playing the piano, listening to music, and building computers.
Emmanuel Montoya
Emmanuel is a student at Rutgers University working towards his degree in Economics. Emmanuel's internship with the Data Center team will focus on on-site maintenance and cable management. During his internship, he is most excited for learning Align's operations while interacting with clients during Data Center build outs. Outside of his internship and studies, Emmanuel enjoys watching and playing sports.
Ronaldo Pascual
Joining the Data Center team for the summer, Ronaldo is a Mechanical Engineering student from the University of Memphis. He'll be a key part of the Data Center Infrastructure team, assisting with equipment installation and low-voltage system troubleshooting. Ronaldo will also work alongside project managers to perform site assessments and define system requirements, eager to expand his Data Center infrastructure skills. In his free time, Ronaldo enjoys carpentry.
London Ward
London is a recent graduate of the University of Memphis, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. She will spend her summer internship supporting the Data Center team by providing assistance for data center infrastructure projects. During her summer Align, she is particularly excited to learn about the Data Center processes and immerse herself in our company culture.
We're incredibly excited to welcome this talented group of Data Center interns to the Align team. We're confident they will be valuable contributors, bringing fresh perspectives to our data center initiatives.
Stay tuned for an update to this blog at the end of their internships, where we'll share a recap of their time with Align, the insights they've gained, and the skills they've developed.
Interested in joining the Align team? Check out our open career opportunities by visiting our website here: https://www.align.com/it-careers-align
