Hailey Haldeman

hailey haldemanName: Hailey Haldeman

Hometown: Stevens, PA 

Anticipated graduation: May 2026

Major: Computer Science 

Internships/Research/Projects:

  • Technical Support Intern at Cargas (Energy Division) May 2025-Present
  • Research Paper titled "The Kotlin Programming Language" 
  • Web Application Development Project titled, "Choose A Game" featuring three games: Rock-Paper-Scissors-Lizard-Spock, Matching Game (penguin themed), and Stack Up  

 Inspirations (for major, research, internship):          

I chose Computer Science because I enjoy problem solving and learning how technology works behind the scenes. I was also part of the Girls Code Club at the Lancaster Science Factory when I was 13, and it sparked my love of coding. My internship came from a want to help others and gain real-world experience in the field. 

Highlights (from courses/internship/research):     

Internship: Assisting our customers with technical problems and learning great professional communication skills.

For Web Development and my Internship: Learning to work as a team to achieve the end goal. 

Takeaway (from courses/internship/research):

One of the biggest takeaways from my time in college has been how interconnected communication and technology really are. In the workplace and with projects, clear communication and documentation matters as much as the technical skills you have.  

Advice (for incoming freshman in your shoes):

I would ask as many questions that you have, as soon as you have them. It can be easy to get lost quickly. Build relationships with your professors! Start assignments earlier than you think, especially if you normally procrastinate. There are also many areas of Computer Science; find one that speaks to you. 

 Aspirations (upon graduation):

 I would love to continue helping customers with technological issues! I also enjoy web development, so if I can incorporate that into my life as well, that would be amazing! 

What has been the most significant and/or exciting aspect of your work?

Technical Support Intern at Cargas (Energy Division) since May 2025. Responsibilities include troubleshooting software issues for customers, documenting issues and bugs when I find them, analyzing data, and collaborating with the support team and other teams.

It has been so exciting working with such a wonderful and supportive team! It is also rewarding to help customers solve real problems that they are having, and seeing the direct impact of that. I also enjoy learning about how such a large codebase works in a real setting. 

 Scholarships awarded while attending Millersville University

  • The Millersville Distinguished Scholar Award (Fall 2023-Present) 
  • Lesher Scholarship (Fall 2023-Present) 
  • Carroll J. and Cheryl A. Staub Scholarship (Fall 2024)
  • Ephrata Law Enforcement Association (Fall 2023)
  • Schoeneck Lions Club (Fall 2023)