Internship Experience Writeup 1 ===================================== Overview -------- Throughout my internship experience, I have gained hands-on experience working in enterprise IT environments while expanding my technical skills in systems administration, cloud services, cybersecurity, and automation. I have worked with a variety of Microsoft technologies and have contributed to projects that improve company efficiency, security, and user experience. Microsoft Administration & Cloud Technologies -------------------------------------------- One of my primary areas of growth has been becoming proficient with Microsoft administration platforms. I have developed experience managing and navigating the Microsoft Admin Center, Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, and the Power Platform. Through these platforms, I have worked with: * User and identity management * Cloud-based administration * Microsoft security configurations * Application and environment management * Automation and workflow development Power Platform Development -------------------------- I developed an internal company intranet using Microsoft Power Pages. This project allowed me to apply both my programming background and process improvement skills to create a practical business solution. The intranet project involved: * Designing and developing web pages using Power Pages * Working with Dataverse data structures * Creating automated workflows using Power Automate * Improving internal communication and resource accessibility * Translating business requirements into technical solutions This project strengthened my ability to combine software development concepts with enterprise IT processes. Email Security Improvements --------------------------- I have led the research and implementation process for a new email spam filtering solution. This involved evaluating available solutions, understanding security requirements, and assisting with deployment planning to improve protection against phishing attempts and malicious email activity. Cybersecurity & Compliance -------------------------- I have contributed to cybersecurity initiatives focused on improving organizational security posture and compliance readiness. One of my projects involved writing and implementing new Group Policy configurations to help meet Level 2 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements. This work included: * Reviewing security requirements * Developing appropriate policy configurations * Improving endpoint security controls * Supporting compliance-focused infrastructure changes Network & Device Management --------------------------- As part of the organization's rollout of Microsoft Intune, I have assisted with device management implementation and network configuration. My responsibilities have included: * Configuring firewall ports required for Intune communication * Troubleshooting connectivity issues * Supporting device management deployment * Working with network security controls Conclusion ---------- This internship has provided valuable experience working with enterprise technologies while allowing me to apply my programming, cybersecurity, and problem-solving skills in real-world environments. I have gained a stronger understanding of how cloud platforms, automation, security policies, and infrastructure work together to support modern organizations.