Self-Assessment

During my internship at Amazon Web Services Vietnam Company Limited from April 17, 2026, to July 10, 2026, I had the opportunity to learn, practice, and apply cloud computing knowledge in a professional working environment.

As a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer in the CloudDoc project, I participated in researching AWS services, designing cloud architecture, deploying infrastructure, configuring networking and storage components, and reviewing the overall cloud environment. Through these activities, I improved my knowledge of AWS services, cloud architecture, infrastructure deployment, technical documentation, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork.

Throughout the internship, I made an effort to complete assigned tasks responsibly, follow workplace regulations, actively receive feedback, and cooperate with team members to improve the quality of the project.

To objectively reflect on my internship period, I would like to evaluate myself based on the following criteria:

No.CriteriaDescriptionGoodFairAverage
1Professional knowledge & skillsUnderstanding of the field, applying knowledge in practice, proficiency with tools, work quality
2Ability to learnAbility to absorb new knowledge and learn quickly
3ProactivenessTaking initiative, seeking out tasks without waiting for instructions
4Sense of responsibilityCompleting tasks on time and ensuring quality
5DisciplineAdhering to schedules, rules, and work processes
6Progressive mindsetWillingness to receive feedback and improve oneself
7CommunicationPresenting ideas and reporting work clearly
8TeamworkWorking effectively with colleagues and participating in teams
9Professional conductRespecting colleagues, partners, and the work environment
10Problem-solving skillsIdentifying problems, proposing solutions, and showing creativity
11Contribution to project/teamWork effectiveness, innovative ideas, recognition from the team
12OverallGeneral evaluation of the entire internship period

Strengths

  • Strong professional knowledge and technical skills in AWS and cloud infrastructure.
  • Proactively researches official documentation, community resources, and AI tools to acquire new knowledge.
  • Adapts quickly to different AWS services and applies them to practical infrastructure tasks.
  • Willingly receives feedback and continuously improves technical and professional capabilities.

Needs Improvement

  • Improve discipline and maintain more consistent compliance with schedules, rules, and working procedures.
  • Strengthen systematic problem-solving skills, especially when analyzing technical issues and selecting appropriate solutions.
  • Improve communication skills in daily interactions, technical discussions, and work presentations.
  • Continue developing the ability to explain technical decisions clearly and concisely.

Lessons Learned

During the internship, I gained three important areas of knowledge and experience:

  • Networking: Understanding the role of VPC, subnets, route tables, Internet Gateway, NAT, Security Groups, and VPC endpoints in cloud infrastructure.
  • Real-world AWS deployment services: Learning how to combine AWS services to design, deploy, test, and review a practical cloud system.
  • Cloud computing trends: Developing a broader understanding of the rapidly evolving Cloud era and the importance of continuously updating technical knowledge.

I also faced challenges in managing AWS costs and avoiding unnecessary credit usage. In addition, finding suitable documentation was sometimes difficult because of language barriers and outdated materials. To address these issues, I searched for practical use cases shared by the community, used AI tools to support documentation research, watched hands-on lab videos on YouTube, and participated in FCAJ community events.

The internship helped me become more proactive in researching emerging Cloud trends and understanding how they may be applied in future projects.

Development Orientation

My career goal is to become a DevOps Engineer. To achieve this goal, I plan to continue strengthening my AWS and cloud infrastructure knowledge while improving my communication, teamwork, and time management skills. I also aim to develop practical experience in automation, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, monitoring, and cloud security.

Conclusion

Overall, the internship at Amazon Web Services Vietnam Company Limited provided valuable opportunities to strengthen my professional knowledge, improve my working attitude, and apply AWS concepts to a practical project. The experience helped me better understand the requirements of a professional environment and reinforced my career orientation toward becoming a DevOps Engineer.