Intern – IT / Programming / Artificial Intelligence

**About the Role** Gobi Partners is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Intern with a background in IT, programming, software engineering, or related fields. This internship provides hands-on exposure to real-world technology projects, offering valuable experience across artificial intelligence, software development, fintech systems, and IT operations. You will collaborate closely with developers, IT operations, and project managers to support ongoing initiatives, troubleshoot technical issues, and contribute to the development, enhancement, and testing of internal tools and applications. **Responsibilities** • Develop and test software tools, scripts, and applications, contributing to automation, data processing, and analytics systems. • Support AI-related initiatives, including prototyping, model evaluation, deployment testing, and researching new technologies. • Assist with IT support tasks involving hardware, software, and network troubleshooting. • Identify, design, and implement automation or process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency. • Document technical workflows, project processes, and findings clearly and professionally. • Stay informed about trends in IT, AI, software engineering, and fintech innovations. **Qualifications** • Current student or recent graduate in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields. • Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python preferred; Java, C#, JavaScript, or others accepted). • Strong command of English, written and spoken. • Knowledge of IT systems, networking, or PC troubleshooting is an advantage. • Familiarity with AI tools, libraries, or foundational concepts is beneficial. • Interest in fintech, databases, or cloud technologies is a plus. **Preferred Skills & Attributes** • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with eagerness to learn. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively. • Good communication skills and strong documentation habits. • Detail-oriented and adaptable to new technical challenges. • Familiarity with Git/GitHub or other version control systems. • Understanding of SDLC or agile methodologies is a plus. **What We Offer** • Participation in real-world IT, AI, data analytics, and fintech projects. • Opportunity to develop and showcase projects that strengthen your portfolio. • Mentorship from experienced developers and exposure to technology evaluations used in venture capital. • Flexible, collaborative, and supportive working environment. • Valuable and practical professional experience. **Example Projects** 1. Website Scraping & Data Enrichment – Build automated crawlers using Python, Selenium, and SQL to extract and structure company and industry data from public sources. 2. Database Design & Optimization – Evaluate and redesign current databases using DuckDB or SQL to support multi-layered datasets. 3. Technology Due Diligence – Assist in evaluating startup technology stacks, cybersecurity practices, scalability, and cost efficiency. 4. Image Processing System Enhancement – Improve OCR-based text extraction accuracy or propose advanced solutions. 5. Trend Detection Algorithm – Develop automated crawling systems to identify emerging trends and activities online. 6. Document Summarization & Editing Tool – Build a software solution to process large Word documents and rewrite content to match predefined templates. 7. Other potential projects or ideas from the intern.