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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
7. • 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
11. • 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
