The fall 2020 co-op student experience
By: Ooha Avula and Hazel Jiang
Almost half a year into the pandemic, University of Ottawa students, Ooha and Hazel were brought into Jumping Elephants as co-op students who were integral to the herd! Their hands-on, remote learning experience was unlike any other.
Here is how Ooha and Hazel brought big impact to the team:
Ooha Avula, MSc Computer Science Student
When I joined Jumping Elephants, I was motivated by the different projects the organization was working on.
Initially, I learned about the technologies and application functionality used to create customized solutions for data management. I then used my ability in vulnerability assessment to perform a security review and make recommendations for any required corrective measures. This not only helped me improve my know-how but also provided me with insights about how security procedures can and should be integrated into the solution integration consulting process in which developers operate. I also concentrated on detecting bugs, issues, and defects by performing manual and automated testing on complex applications, realizing that quality assurance is critical.
“My time as a Technical Business Analyst and Software Developer intern at Jumping Elephants has been extremely valuable for networking, gaining experience, and eventually giving me a realistic overview of business activities and the work of software developers.”
Hazel Jiang, BCom Business Technology Management Student
The chance to be a part of such a high-growth company dedicated to the design and implementation of the most critical and innovative solutions for the government was what motivated me to apply for a job at Jumping Elephants.
I was part of a multidisciplinary team with experts from different backgrounds where we work together on development, operations, maintenance, and enhancement support to help our clients in their digital transformation journey. I worked specifically on test automation, involving end-to-end testing, which centers on developing, executing and maintaining automated test suites in Subject7. When working on the software testing, I also took the chance to conduct load testing of the system to help identify the maximum operating capacity of applications as well as system bottlenecks.
“This unique experience gave me a great exposure to software testing, and from there, I’ve had the opportunity to broaden my skillets, gain new insights about software development, and learn about business management every single day.”
Watch this video to hear about the highlights of Ooha and Hazel’s experience:
On behalf of Jumping Elephants, thank you to Ooha and Hazel for bringing such valuable contributions to the team!