Internship with Northern Compass - Spring 2023
This semester of Spring 2023, I had the pleasure of interning with Northern Compass LLC as a Business Development and IT Analyst intern as part of the Global Education and Career Development Abroad Internship program. Northern Compass is an IT business consulting firm that helps businesses solve significant challenges involving software, networks, security, communications, data, and design. I had the opportunity to learn about and develop applications in Front-end Development, Data Management, Backend Development (Server), and data. I did not have any professional working experience; however, this internship helped me gain technical skills and some professional experience. Throughout the internship period, I have gained much-needed knowledge and skills that I will be able to apply in my professional career after graduation.
?????????????During the internship, I worked closely with the director of Northern Compass, discussing organization needs and completing my assigned duties.?The supervisor asked me about SQL Server Management Studio and Visual Studio tools, where I applied the knowledge and skills I learned at The University of Texas at Dallas. While exploring SQL Server Management Studio, I learned how to create new databases, users, and roles and run queries for my project for my training. I wrote SQL Server scripts, ran queries, and created databases using SQL Server Management Studio. I have also previously connected to SQL Database instances, including ones that allow creating or modifying tables, indexes, and schemas. When I was learning and testing some queries for my SQL Server Management Studio Project, I had a few errors called syntax errors and keyword errors, and I learned how to resolve them. I checked the errors to see if the commands and clauses were misspelled and?the use of the?wrong quotation marks. I would also use a different arrangement of keywords, which can cause an issue. I also noted errors and?informed?my supervisor about them. I have also done front-end and UX designs for my project using Figma software to create and approve the design of a web page or mobile application design. I had to use Figma software for designing prototypes and building solutions. I learned how to build mobile applications, websites, and desktops?as a result of the training provided by my supervisor.?The work was done through multiple weekly virtual meetings when my supervisor assigned projects and discussed essential business decisions with fellow interns of this company and me.
The internship was a terrific learning opportunity, thanks to my supervisor. He took the time to teach me so much despite having a lot of expertise in his area. I am happy that I broadened my knowledge and abilities and had an excellent professional working experience. He showed me how to leverage my past experiences for the future, which I am eager to accomplish.?