Infastructure Specialist Review

I worked in a development group that involved working on a React.js application on majority of the days and other days managing the cloud deployment and hooking up the API's required by the app via the back-end. Training is interlaced through out the placement.

I have learned the React framework, how API's work and improved my professionalism in a team. Previously, I had never done any cloud deployment, which is another new method I gained a better understanding and practical experience on. Recently, I have learned about micro-front ends and the pros and cons attributed to that method of creating a web app

I was given a fair amount of responsibility as I was working on a web app that our fellow IBMers and clients will access and use. Furthermore, I volunteered for more responsibility as I took charge of publishing monthly newsletters about our team and I also worked with a group of interns to help develop a new modern version of the Foundation Journal app based on React.js

I received plenty of support from my supervisor and my foundation manager as they were a slack message away. I could always get a hold of them or my colleagues for help. And the intern Q & A answered any questions I had in their monthly meetings.

Good company culture and helped me adjust to professional life as this was my first full time role. Good atmosphere and friendliness amongst fellow colleagues who encouraged me to gain new skills and take initiative with my tasks.

I enjoyed it very much but I wish me and the whole team came into the office more regularly but due to Covid it was not possible until recently. Also I could have done more to participate in social events to network.

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