Day 2 of My Internship

On the second day, I began to gain a clearer idea of the type of system I want to develop. I observed the staff’s workflow and asked them about the challenges they face in their daily tasks. After discussing with the company supervisor, he agreed that it is a great idea and approved me to proceed with developing a work scheduling system. He also mentioned that the Internal Audit Unit does not currently have a system in place, and it would be beneficial if I could develop one that aligns with their needs and can replace the existing schedule, which is currently created manually using Excel worksheets.

This system will display the overall audit plan schedule and assigned tasks, and will be accessible via a website for ease of use. It will also allow updates to be made and viewed by all members of the unit. At this stage, I have developed an initial draft of the system and consulted with the supervisor to further enhance it and identify any necessary improvements to its features.

This task enhanced my ability to analyse real-world problems and propose practical solutions. It also improved my communication skills as I interacted with staff and discussed ideas with my supervisor. Additionally, I developed more confidence in sharing my ideas and making decisions regarding system development.

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