Co-op to C-suite with Nick Enger of Advanced Technology Consulting

How do you go from a co-op student to president & CTO at the same company? 

Lindner alum Nick Enger reflects on landing his first co-op at Advanced Technology Consulting, the hard and soft skills he learned as a co-op that he still uses today, and the long game of earning trust, navigating setbacks and growing into executive leadership. 

If you're a student dreaming of the C-suite — or an alum curious about the long-term value of co-op — this episode delivers insight, humility and plenty of practical advice. 

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Chapters

1:04 – Nick's co-op search process & how he landed with Advanced Technology Consulting 

4:14 – Nick's “this is my future” moment during his co-op with ATC 

5:57 – Day-to-day changes now that Nick is CTO and president of ATC 

7:16 – Tips for students seeking to emulate Nick’s co-op to C-suite path 

8:02 – Hard and soft skills acquired during his co-op that he still uses today 

9:17 – Gaining trust and credibility as a young professional 

10:15 – Nick’s bumps in the road to the C-suite 

11:25 – What to know about a C-suite positions 

12:29 – How Nick’s community involvement affects his leadership 

13:53 – How Nick’s definition of success has changed over the years 

15:05 – Rapid-fire questions 

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Co-op at Lindner 

Each semester, Lindner undergraduate students can register for paid co-operative education work engagements, similar to signing up for courses. The number of co-op experiences required for graduation varies for ⁠first-year⁠, ⁠transfer⁠ and ⁠Lindner Business Honors⁠ students. Students and employers customize co-op experiences with several flexible options, including full-time, part-time and project-based engagements.