They say time flies and it sure does. The Summer Internship we put together in our Skopje office went by by quickly. Our interns spent three months learning, working on real projects, and helping our clients achieve their business goals. We are proud to welcome Simona and Gjorgje as regular employees, and we wish Marija and Bjanka the best in their studies.
Here’s a summary of their summer experience at ⋮IWConnect.
Gjorgje :
Over the past three months, I learned how to work in a professional environment and the importance of mutual respect with coworkers. I gained practical knowledge using various Microsoft technologies and tools. Most importantly, I discovered the value of communication in a team.
During my internship, I worked on three main projects as part of the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) internship: an automatic CV generator, an order processing flow, and an invoice processing application that included OCR. All these projects were built on the Microsoft Power Platform using Power Automate and Power Apps.
Before the internship, I worked on projects alone because I lacked confidence in my team members. Now, I see the value of being part of a good team where you can learn from colleagues and work faster together than alone.
Share one funny moment in the last three months: One of my coworkers kept receiving daily calls from an elderly person who was dialing the wrong number for two weeks. He calmly answered every call, informing the caller of their mistake.
Simona: I gained deeper insights into robotic process automation, which has significantly helped me plan my career. The internship clarified the career path of a programmer, guiding me in making informed decisions.
Besides technical skills, I improved my teamwork, soft skills, responsibility, time management, work ethics, problem-solving, and communication skills. The most valuable lesson was experiencing what it feels like to belong to a company.
Initially, we received detailed courses on tools like PowerApps, Power Automate, and SharePoint. Then, I applied this knowledge to various projects with the support of excellent mentors. They guided me in achieving goals and were a great source of knowledge.
Technical Projects:
- Automatic CV Generator: Developed an app for generating and automatically populating CVs.
- Invoice Creation: Created invoices and managed product stock reduction upon order receipt.
- SharePoint Integration: Worked with version history and terms in SharePoint, creating a site with data from document library lists.
Share one funny moment in the past three months: There were many funny moments, but one stands out. I misheard our colleague Marijan’s name as Marija and thought he was joking. It turns out I was just a little deaf.
Marija: Over the past three months, I learned many new technical skills and gained valuable soft skills that will benefit my future career. The internship allowed me to experience working in a professional environment. I worked on real projects, prepared presentations, and improved my communication skills by working with clients.
In the second and third months, I worked on a project to automate the processing of a large number of invoices, a significant issue for many companies. RPA helped us make this process quicker and easier. This experience taught me valuable lessons about working in a professional environment, with clients, and under pressure. I also met many incredible people who I’m sure I’ll stay in contact with after the internship.
Share one funny moment in the past three months: On my first day, I missed the big doorbell at the ⋮IWConnect building and walked around three times looking for a way in. Eventually, I called the contact number I was given and was told about the doorbell right where I was standing. I was embarrassed then, but now it’s a funny memory.
Bjanka: I learned a lot about UiPath and feel ready to create anything the tool can handle. I also improved my teamwork skills, closely collaborating with Marija on projects. Experiencing an eight-hour workday during the live internship for the first two months was invaluable.
We built several UiPath processes that combined to process invoices from receipt to having an XML file ready for entry into a company’s ERP system. The “UiPath Advanced RPA Developer Certification Training” we followed in the first month was handy. This was my first internship, and every challenge and solution increased my confidence. After collaborating with a real client, completing a successful project, and receiving encouragement from employees after the final presentation, I finally feel like I am in the right field of study.
Share one funny moment in the past three months: One moment sticks with me. During a welcome party for the leadership team from Bitola, I spilled coffee while trying to shake hands with a leader I hadn’t met yet. Despite the mishap, he was very kind, and now it’s a funny memory.
