Position: Data Science AI/ML Intern Department: R&D Product Location: Alpharetta, GA Reports to: Data Scientist
What is Kahua? Kahua is Hawaiian for “foundation” and in simple terms, we’re the foundational software for construction project management. Think of Kahua as the tech savvy project management platform for companies managing massive construction and capital programs like the building of roads, schools, hospitals and building projects of the federal government. Our platform helps teams work together more efficiently, keep costs down, and avoid risks, all while making sure projects stay on track from start to finish. If you’re interested in making a real impact in the tech and construction world, Kahua is where innovation meets opportunity – and we’d love for you to be a part of it.
Program Details: Kahua’s Internship Program provides a collaborative work experience giving students insight into a professional environment with meaningful work in your chosen field. During this 10-week program (May 26th - July 31st), you will have the chance to participate in professional development workshops, learn about projects across all areas of the company, try skill-based competitions and more. We believe the culture at Kahua offers you professional and personal growth while improving your technical skills and gaining valuable industry insight. Kahua’s Internship Program is a full-time on-site opportunity at our headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia. All of our internship positions are paid, offering an hourly rate that meets competitive industry standards.
What You Will Learn: As a Data Scientist Intern at Kahua, you will learn how to analyze internal performance metrics, support customer implementations, design new analytics product mockups, and assist in the release of new features. You will primarily utilize SQL and Power BI for technical tasks, while leveraging our company's analytics product, Kahua Analytics, for customer-facing work. Your responsibilities will encompass various aspects of data analysis and reporting to drive data-informed decision-making across the organization.
- Assist in the development of ML models.
- Data analysis, cleaning, and preprocessing for modeling.
- Present findings and recommendations to business stakeholders.
- Collaborate with AI/ML Engineers and Data Analysts. Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing and implementing machine learning models using Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn.
- Analyze large datasets using Pandas and NumPy to extract actionable insights.
- Create data visualizations with Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, or equivalent tools to communicate findings effectively.
- Collaborate with senior data scientists and engineers to optimize ML algorithms.
- Participate in the deployment and testing of AI models in production environments.
- Document analysis processes and model performance metrics. Requirements:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field.
- Strong programming skills in Python and experience with ML libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn.
- Familiarity with data analysis libraries like Pandas and NumPy.
- Experience with data visualization tools like Matplotlib, Seaborn, or Plotly.
- Understanding of machine learning algorithms and model evaluation techniques.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- A growth mindset, naturally curious.
- Honesty and integrity in all job responsibilities.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Results-oriented approach with a “can-do” attitude and a passion for the details.
- Superior work ethic and commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Ability to interact and communicate with team members, management, business sponsors, and non-technical client.
- Alignment with Kahua’s core values; teamwork, performance, continuous improvement, along with customer-focus and work-life balance. This internship provides hands-on experience with AI and machine learning in a real-world setting. Interns will get experience working on innovative projects and learn from experienced data scientists. At Kahua, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at careers@kahua.com.
