Technical Specialist Review

Project managing a process that handles requests for custom environments, communicating effectively with requestors and software engineers to ensure there is transparency about deadlines, keeping track of costs and ensuring the requests are shutdown on time.

I was given responsibility to manage a project after training and on the job experience. You are expected to do the work quickly even if you aren't familiar with the topic, which may require more time to research.

I have developed my professional communication, teamwork and leadership skills.
I have learnt new skills such as coding and being able to use Excel more proficiently.

I was informed by my internship manager to stop one task and prioritise the more important one. I informed my task manager that I will be prioritising one task, meaning I won't be able to complete the other task in time, she disagreed with this and told me I will have to get them both done by the upcoming deadline. I didn't feel supported and was given negative feedback for bringing this up.

Among other interns, the company culture is enjoyable. Some other senior members can be welcoming, kind and informative. Working with some people from other countries can be difficult due to time zones, and differences in opinions over directness, which can be difficult. There isn't much networking with people from different teams.

I enjoyed that I was able to get lots of experience and learn new skills as well as develop existing ones. Networking with other young individuals is fun and nice as you are able to relate to each other on many levels. Interns are seen as interns and given tasks that others "don't have the time for" so I didn't feel that valued as an employee.

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