During my internship at AWS Study Group from May 18, 2026 to August 7, 2026, I had the opportunity to learn, practice, and apply the knowledge I acquired at university to the development of a real-world project on the AWS cloud platform.
Throughout the internship, I participated in developing the Shared Expense Splitter project, a system designed to manage and split expenses among group members. Through this project, I gained hands-on experience with the complete software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system design, application development, AWS deployment, system testing, and project completion.
In addition, I had the opportunity to study and work with various technologies and AWS services such as React + Vite, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB Atlas, Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, AWS IAM, Amazon CloudWatch, JWT Authentication, and the deployment process on the AWS cloud platform.
During the project, I significantly improved my technical skills in requirements analysis, database design, RESTful API development, frontend development, AWS deployment, system testing, Git/GitHub version control, and collaborative software development.
Regarding my work attitude, I always made an effort to complete assigned tasks on schedule, proactively researched documentation whenever I encountered difficulties, and actively accepted feedback from my supervisor and teammates to improve the quality of my work. I also maintained a cooperative attitude, supported my teammates whenever possible, and remained responsible throughout the internship.
To provide an objective reflection of my internship experience, I would like to evaluate my performance based on the following criteria:
| No. | Criteria | Description | Good | Fair | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional Knowledge and Skills | Understanding of the field, applying knowledge in practice, technical skills, and work quality | ✅ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 2 | Learning Ability | Ability to quickly acquire and apply new knowledge | ☐ | ✅ | ☐ |
| 3 | Proactiveness | Taking initiative and accepting tasks without waiting for instructions | ✅ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 4 | Responsibility | Completing assigned tasks on time while ensuring quality | ✅ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 5 | Discipline | Following working hours, company regulations, and development processes | ☐ | ✅ | ☐ |
| 6 | Willingness to Improve | Accepting feedback and continuously improving personal skills | ✅ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 7 | Communication Skills | Clearly presenting ideas and reporting work progress | ☐ | ✅ | ☐ |
| 8 | Teamwork | Collaborating effectively with team members | ✅ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 9 | Professional Conduct | Respecting colleagues, supervisors, and the working environment | ✅ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 10 | Problem-Solving Skills | Identifying problems, analyzing situations, and proposing appropriate solutions | ☐ | ✅ | ☐ |
| 11 | Contribution to the Project | Completing assigned tasks and contributing to the success of the project | ✅ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 12 | Overall Performance | Overall evaluation of the internship period | ✅ | ☐ | ☐ |
Continue improving my knowledge of system architecture and AWS services in order to design and deploy larger, more optimized cloud-based systems.
Strengthen my analytical and problem-solving skills to handle unexpected situations more effectively and efficiently.
Improve my communication and presentation skills, especially when collaborating with team members and presenting project progress.
Gain more experience in system performance optimization, application security, and AWS cost optimization.
Maintain a proactive learning mindset, continuously update my technical knowledge, and further develop my professional skills to better prepare for future career opportunities.