Background
During my second summer interning at Northwestern Mutual, I had the opportunity to collaborate with the Enterprise Architecture team on a project aimed at rethinking the company's approach to risk assessments. Working alongside another intern, our task was to streamline the process of analyzing risk assessment documents and identifying dependencies between applications and services.
What I Did
My role primarily involved front-end development using React for the risk assessment platform. However, I also dedicated time to understanding risk management principles and gathering insights from stakeholders, including managers, to ensure our solution aligned with their needs. While my focus was on the frontend, my colleague handled backend development, and together we integrated React with MongoDB, leveraging Python scripts for data scraping.
What I Learned
This experience was a significant learning curve for me, particularly as I had no prior experience with React. I approached learning with humility, relying on a mix of online tutorials and experimentation to grasp the technology. Additionally, delving into the complexities of risk within a corporate setting provided valuable insights into enterprise risk management practices.