Milton Mupfumira ‘26, a rising senior majoring in computer science and minoring in architectural design and technology, has always had a deep interest in problem solving across different landscapes.
Milton completed an internship in backend software engineering at CarFluent in the summer of 2024, where he used the programming language C# to improve and maintain the backend of a car dealership software service. He then received a full-time program management co-op at RTX Collins Aerospace, where he has been working on the power and controls team since January. He is managing the quality and cost reduction programs until the fall.
Milton has kept himself busy with extracurriculars as well, leading multiple organizations on campus. He has been the upperclassman residential rep for the Student Government Association, vice president of the National Society of Black Engineers, the executive board treasurer of NOMAS, church leader at PCM, and co-lead of the Men’s Prayer Group. He says these experiences have taught him a lot about people and communication.
“The organizations I’ve been a part of have taught me many career advancement skills—especially NSBE, where I’ve learned everything from interview prep to resume building and networking,“ Milton says. He credits his mentor, Jefferson Cajuste, the former president of NSBE, for helping him stay positive while teaching him valuable real-world lessons.
Milton says leadership skills, such as learning how to host on-campus events, have helped him lead meetings and projects in the professional world. “Learning to amplify my voice in SGA has taught me that my ideas are valuable, especially in a space where the goal is shared. UHart PCM and Men’s Prayer have taught me to remain calm and put my faith in Jesus when situations fall out of my control. The computer science and architecture programs have taught me how to be quick on my feet in problem solving. I could go on and on. The opportunities that UHart has given me are invaluable.”
Overall, Milton says his favorite part about UHart is the people. “The school is phenomenal, but the people have turned it into a home,” he says. After graduation, he plans to grow his software development and leadership skills within the technical program management space.
Milton’s advice to incoming students? “Put yourself out there, step out of your comfort zone and make the most of the four years you have. Good ideas will always only be good ideas until you present them to the right people, so don’t stop fostering connections. Growth is not linear and there will be seasons where you want to quit, my only request is that you don’t.”
Milton Mupfumira ‘26, College of Engineering, Technology, and ArchitecturePut yourself out there, step out of your comfort zone and make the most of the four years you have. Good ideas will always only be good ideas until you present them to the right people, so don’t stop fostering connections. Growth is not linear and there will be seasons where you want to quit, my only request is that you don’t.