Placement Year - Level Complete!

As George Keen, an University of Gloucestershire Computer Science student, wraps up his placement year with us today, we’re excited to share some reflections on his journey.

Over the past year, he’s not only developed his technical skills working on exciting projects like Savitrace, but also represented Savient Limited at outreach events, inspiring future talent to consider careers in tech, and fully embracing the opportunities to get to know the team and joining the Savient Limited socials. Here we took the opportunity to ask George about his placement year.

What’s been the highlight of your placement year and why?

The highlight of my placement year has been being able to work on the amazing Savitrace team. When I was first starting, they were more than happy to help me at times where I didn’t understand or did not know how to complete a ticket. I’ve learnt so much through this process, and, by the end of my placement, I have contributed to almost all areas of Savitrace, from the UI to the API, and even had a hand in designing features. Still now at every sprint review, I smile when they show something I have contributed towards. Working in a team to create a product has been an amazing experience, and I look forward to continuing in the future. Another highlight has been being able to help in outreach events. I have talked to many students about my time on placement and hopefully have helped inspire them to follow a similar path in the industry to gain experience.

What new skills or experiences have you gained that you’ll take forward in your career?

I’ve learned how to use some of the popular tools, frameworks, and languages used in the industry, such as React and Spring Boot. I’ve also gained experience in working on a team and taking part in scrum ceremonies, such as stand ups and retros.

What advice would you give to other students about making the most of a placement year?

Try as many areas of the industry as you can while on placement. Being in a junior position means that you can get help in places that you are not so comfortable with. Part of being on a placement is also learning what you like and don’t like, which can help choose if and what area you want to specialise in later on.

From coding to community outreach, George has made an incredible impact during his placement year with the team and we can’t wait to see how he continues to develop as he balances his final year at university with his role here at Savient Limited.

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