Software Intern Review

As a software intern I would attend team meetings in the morning and afternoon. I would then use those meetings to plan out what tickets I would be working on, who I may be working with and any other calendar event that we may need to plan/account for.

I have learned how to work in an agile-based team. I have learned how to structure programs according to industry standards. I have learned how to program according to SOLID principles. I have also learned how to navigate through legacy code. I have also built up my leadership skills, verbal and written communication skills.

My responsibility increased through the internship. Initially I knew that I would spend most of my time learning about the codebase. My manager agreed with this so I spent the early part of my internship with little responsibility. I then had the opportunity to collaborate with other developers where my responsibility increased as I actively worked on tickets. Nearing the end of my internship, I tried and was given the opportunity to work individually on tickets which meant I had a lot more responsibility. I feel this was an ideal way of working for me but was assured by my manager that this was flexible and could vary if it did not work for me.

I was supported throughout the internship, mainly by manager, followed by my team and other members of the company. I took part in workshops that supported my understanding of the codebase but was actively encouraged to ask questions during the internship so that I could better understand concepts that were being conveyed.

The culture and atmosphere was amazing. I felt that there was a big emphasis on learning, supporting others and making the workspace a positive place to be. As someone who is quite nervous, I felt like a member of the company from day one and that was a welcome surprise.

It was amazing. I learned more than I expected and felt supported all the way. I will truly miss the company after this internship as I felt like a true member of my team and the company.

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