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Intern Final Presentation

Sunny MinI&S, IE&WSRockville, Maryland

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• James Madison University Class of 2017

• Dual Major:• Business Management• Computer Information Systems

• Hobbies:• Athletic Training, Basketball,

Trumpet • Favorite singer / band:

• 2cello

About Me

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Job Assignment #1 (Individual, Big): New Database• Problem: Current Excel database was unreliable and required high

maintenance• Key Points:

• Unreliable Data• High Maintenance• High risk of human error

• Solution: Upgrade the database into an Access Database with A LOT of customization to FIT ALL REQUIREMENTS

4Sample Work: Coding

Sample Work:User Interface – Reports

Sample Work:Excel Output:

• 100% Reliable data• Just a click of a button – reduces hundreds of hours of labor to just

minutes!• Customized Reports• More Flexible, More Scalable • Little to no maintenance required

Project End Results

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Job Assignment #2 (Individual/Group, Big): Automated Status Schedule Update Process• Problem: Too many problems with taking data from Excel and putting data into

MS Project (scheduling tool)• Key Points:

• Errors • Long hours of manual labor

• Solution: Automate the tool

*Part of a nomination for Chairman’s Award

Scheduler SchedulerWorker

Program #1

Program #2

Sample Work:Excel Output:

Sample Work:Schedule Output:

• 10x Easier, 100x Faster, and 100% Accurate than before• No errors• little to no training• Cut WORK from 1 day to <1 hour

• REMOVES DOUBLE ENTRY

• Saves about $60-80K per year

Project End Results

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• Access Database #1:• Overall: Success• Problems: Access Limitations• Next time: Do research before committing

the work.• Status Update #2:

• Overall: Success• Problems: Automation vs. manual, Undecided

requirements• Next time: Be ready to adapt to changes

Successes and Opportunities

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Overall, I learned… Technical Skills• Database Design & Development• Software Development • Project Scheduling (Risk Management)

Non-technical Skills• Time management• Translating business needs into

software development• Engaged with many personnel

Benefits of the Internship

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