Becoming a Better Professional Through My Internship at Pernix — Daniel Prendas

Pernix Solutions
3 min readJan 23, 2025

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Completing a professional internship is more than gaining technical experience; it is an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. During my time at Pernix, a company recognized for its focus on software development, I learned valuable lessons about professionalism, time management, and continuous improvement. In this blog, I will share these insights in the hope that they can help you on your journey toward professional excellence.

  1. Professionalism: More Than Just Appearance

The Importance of Professional Attitude

One of the first lessons I learned at Pernix was that professionalism is not just about dressing appropriately or being punctual (although both are important). It is about how we communicate, solve problems, and demonstrate commitment to our work.

Keys to Improving Professionalism:

  • Effective Communication: Be clear and direct in meetings and emails. I learned to use tools like Slack and emails to stay organized and accessible.
  • Responsibility: Keep promises and be proactive in finding solutions.
  • Collaboration: Learn to work as part of a team, listen to opinions, and add value to every discussion.

2. Time Management: A Key Skill

How to Optimize Work Time

In an agile environment like Pernix, time is one of the most valuable resources. Here I learned to prioritize tasks, meet tight deadlines, and use tools like Jira and Trello to manage projects.

Practical Tips:

  • Daily Planning: I spend 10 minutes every morning organizing my tasks and priorities.
  • Pomodoro Technique: I work in 25-minute blocks followed by short breaks to stay focused.
  • Avoid Multitasking: Focusing on one task at a time improves work quality and reduces errors.

3. Continuous Improvement: The Path to Success

The Importance of Always Learning

Pernix promotes a culture of continuous learning, and this was key to my growth. From internal workshops to pair programming, I always had opportunities to improve my technical and soft skills.

The support from senior developers greatly helped me clarify my path and understand the development cycle in production environments. Their willingness to share knowledge, resolve doubts, and guide me in implementing real solutions was essential to reducing the learning curve and building confidence in my abilities. Additionally, code review sessions allowed me to identify errors, improve coding practices, and adopt quality standards.

Constant feedback from Human Resources also played a vital role. Their periodic evaluations not only highlighted my achievements but also pointed out specific areas for improvement. This combination of technical and personal support served as a great motivator to keep pushing myself and take concrete actions to continue improving as a professional.

Steps for Continuous Improvement:

  • Seek Feedback: I asked mentors and peers for comments to identify areas for improvement.
  • Continuous Training: I took advantage of online courses and certifications to strengthen my knowledge.
  • Weekly Reflection: I evaluated my progress every week and adjusted my strategies to be more efficient.

Conclusion

My experience at Pernix has been a platform for becoming a better professional. I learned that professionalism is demonstrated through consistent actions, time management requires discipline, and continuous improvement is essential to stand out in a competitive world. No matter what stage you are in, there is always room to learn, adapt, and improve.

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Pernix Solutions
Pernix Solutions

Written by Pernix Solutions

A software development and evolutionary prototyping solutions company. We build quality products and deliver them on time by going “Beyond Agile”.

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