During my internship at Amazon Web Services Viet Nam Company Limited from 17/04/2026 to 10/07/2026, I had the invaluable opportunity to learn, practice, and apply the knowledge acquired at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology to a real-world enterprise environment.
I participated in the Workforce Bootcamp - First Cloud AI Journey training program and directly developed the Rookwork project (a collaborative project & issue management platform integrated with AWS cloud services). Through this experience, I greatly improved my technical skills in Java Spring Boot, React, Electron packaging, AWS cloud infrastructure configuration, as well as soft skills such as reporting, team collaboration, and problem-solving.
In terms of work ethic, I always strived to complete assigned tasks diligently, complied with workplace regulations, adhered to schedules, and actively engaged with mentors and colleagues to improve work efficiency.
To objectively reflect on my internship period, I evaluate myself based on the following criteria:
| No. | Criteria | Description | Good | Fair | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional knowledge & skills | Understanding of the field, applying knowledge in practice, proficiency with tools, work quality | ✅ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 2 | Ability to learn | Ability to absorb new technology, research documentation, and learn quickly | ✅ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 3 | Proactiveness | Taking initiative, seeking out tasks, and proposing suitable technical solutions | ✅ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 4 | Sense of responsibility | Completing tasks on time and ensuring overall deliverable quality | ✅ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 5 | Discipline | Adhering to schedules, organizational rules, and software development processes | ✅ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 6 | Progressive mindset | Willingness to receive feedback, accept critique, and improve oneself | ✅ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 7 | Communication | Presenting technical ideas, status reporting, and conveying work outcomes clearly | ☐ | ✅ | ☐ |
| 8 | Teamwork | Working effectively with colleagues, participating in discussions, and sharing knowledge | ✅ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 9 | Professional conduct | Respecting colleagues, partners, and maintaining a professional demeanor | ✅ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 10 | Problem-solving skills | Identifying bugs, analyzing root causes, and proposing optimal fixes | ☐ | ✅ | ☐ |
| 11 | Contribution to project/team | Submitting stable code, completing the MVP target on time and up to standard | ✅ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 12 | Overall | General evaluation of progress and value added during the entire internship period | ✅ | ☐ | ☐ |
To best prepare for my future career in professional software engineering, I aim to focus on improving the following areas: