Project Spotlight: HXGN Security Internship

I am excited to share my experience during my internship at HXGN Security. This internship allowed me to enhance my skills in automation testing and work collaboratively with my peers, and has been a significant part of my professional journey as I complete my computer science degree.

Internship Overview

During my third year in school, I had the incredible opportunity to work with three of my college peers in an internship at HXGN Security. Our primary focus was on automation testing, where we were tasked with creating new tests and fixing existing ones. This hands-on experience allowed us to apply our academic knowledge in a real-world setting and contribute to the company’s mission of enhancing security solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Creating New Automation Tests

As part of our internship, we were responsible for developing and implementing automated tests for various security applications. This involved:

• Designing Test Scripts: Writing new test scripts to cover untested features and ensure comprehensive coverage.
• Tool Utilization: Using industry-standard tools and frameworks to create robust and reliable tests.

2. Fixing Existing Tests

In addition to creating new tests, we also focused on improving the existing test suite:

• Identifying Issues: Analyzing failed tests to identify the root causes of issues.
• Resolving Problems: Fixing bugs and enhancing test scripts to improve their reliability and accuracy.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborating with the development team to ensure that tests were updated in line with new features and changes in the application.

3. Collaboration and Teamwork

Working in a team environment was a key aspect of our internship:

• Team Coordination: Coordinating with my peers and the development team to align our testing efforts with the project goals.
• Knowledge Sharing: Sharing insights and learnings with team members to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness.
• Feedback Loop: Providing and receiving feedback to and from the development team to enhance the quality of our work.

Technologies Used

• Automation Tools: Utilized tools like Selenium, JUnit, and Jenkins for creating and running automated tests.
• Version Control: Used Git for version control and collaboration on test scripts.
• Continuous Integration: Integrated our tests into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure continuous testing and deployment.

Challenges and Learnings

Working on automation testing at HXGN Security presented several challenges, from ensuring test coverage to maintaining test reliability. One of the key learnings from this experience was the importance of thorough testing and the impact it has on the overall quality of software products. Regular feedback sessions and collaborative problem-solving helped refine our skills and contributed to the success of our testing efforts.

Conclusion

This internship has been a rewarding experience, allowing me to apply my skills in a real-world context and contribute to HXGN Security’s mission. I look forward to taking on more exciting projects and continuing to grow as a developer.

Thank you for visiting my site. Stay tuned for more updates on my projects and journey!

Best,
[Moshe Deitsch]