Internship
MBA Intern
Corporate Strategy
Posted on 11/29/2024
Western Digital
10,001+ employees
Provides data storage solutions and devices
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
Milpitas, CA, USA
Remote option available in the United States.
- Strong strategic and conceptual thinking
- Ability to break down and solve problems with analysis and data
- Structured, hypothesis-driven problem solving and comfort with ambiguity
- Data-driven analytics to draw insights by understanding key drivers and what matters most
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team to arrive at the best answer and develop working relationships with people at all levels, who may have competing priorities and viewpoints
- Self-awareness and adaptability in a dynamic environment
- Advanced graduate degree in progress (MBA, PhD)
- Strong interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communication skills
- Interns will take on challenging projects and solve complex problems that impact the company’s future direction.
- Gather and analyze quantitative and qualitative data, formulate and test hypotheses, and then synthesize and present recommendations to senior leaders.
- Get involved with implementation of your recommendations.
- During the internship, you will also participate in training, mentoring, and coaching, have exposure to executives, and join social and networking events with different parts of the company.
Western Digital provides a variety of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure. Their products are designed to meet the needs of a wide range of clients, from large corporations to small businesses, ensuring reliable and efficient data management. The company’s offerings include all-flash arrays that are optimized for high input/output applications and the JetStor brand, which is known for its cost-effective NAS and SAN solutions. These products support multiple host ports for enhanced performance and are suitable for environments that require high data throughput. Western Digital stands out from its competitors by focusing on high-value products and comprehensive support services, which help maintain customer satisfaction. The company's goal is to be a trusted partner in the data storage industry, providing innovative solutions that cater to the diverse needs of its clients.
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
$927.9M
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Founded
2014
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- High-capacity storage demand is driven by AI and data-intensive applications.
- The gaming industry's growth boosts demand for advanced storage solutions.
- Western Digital's stock is projected for high returns in 2024.
What critics are saying
- Seagate's HAMR technology poses a competitive threat to Western Digital.
- Rapid tech advancements may render Western Digital's offerings obsolete.
- Cloud storage growth could reduce demand for traditional hard drives.
What makes Western Digital unique
- Western Digital leads with 32TB HDDs using ePMR technology.
- The company offers diverse storage solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud.
- Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands cater to gamers and professionals.
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Benefits
Paid sick leave & vacation time
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life, accident, & disability insurance
Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement
Employee stock purchase plan
Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan