MongoDB Inc., founded in 2007 (originally as 10gen), is a leading global software company that develops and provides commercial support for the open-source database MongoDB. Created by Dwight Merriman, Eliot Horowitz, and Kevin Ryan, the company has transformed from a database provider to a comprehensive developer data platform organization
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MongoDB provides comprehensive career development through its MongoDB for Academia program, offering extensive training and certification pathways. The platform delivers hands-on experience through virtual internships, bootcamps, and practical project work. Their career services include 60-hour experiential learning programs, mentorship opportunities, and direct industry exposure through simulated corporate environments. The company has established partnerships with educational institutions worldwide and provides resources for educators, curriculum support, and technology credits to facilitate practical learning experiences
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Senior Curriculum Engineer at MongoDB
Kirby Kohlmorgen is a Senior Curriculum Engineer at MongoDB, where he focuses on developing educational content and resources for users of the database platform. While studying computer science at Purdue University, he founded BoilerMake, the university's first large-scale hackathon, showcasing his commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration in technology. Prior to his role at MongoDB, Kirby gained experience as a developer evangelist intern at Pebble, where he conducted technical workshops across the country on utilizing the Pebble SDK. His background combines a passion for education with hands-on experience in software development and community engagement.
Empowering Educators and Students in Database Skills
MongoDB for Academia is an initiative aimed at supporting educators and students in effectively teaching and learning with MongoDB, providing a wealth of free resources, certifications, and credits for MongoDB Atlas to equip learners with essential database skills. The program offers curriculum materials, training for educators, and access to MongoDB technology at no cost, recently launching in India with the goal of training over 500,000 students. Participants can take advantage of free MongoDB certification and educational programs, including the MongoDB PhD Fellowship for outstanding candidates. This initiative not only addresses the technology skills gap but also fosters collaboration between academia and industry, preparing the next generation of developers for high-demand careers in technology.