My Internship Journey: A Dive into AI

The author reflects on their software engineering internship at DataStax, where they gained hands-on experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence tools such as Astra DB, CassIO, and vector search. Through the guidance of a patient mentor and weekly knowledge-sharing sessions, the author developed confidence in tackling real-world data problems and became an active contributor to the Engineering Integration team. Despite facing challenges along the way, the internship provided valuable lessons on resilience, resourcefulness, effective communication, collaboration, and continuous learning. The experience has enhanced the author's technical skills and problem-solving abilities, preparing them for future academic and professional endeavors in AI.