GoogleProjectManagement

A Practical Training Report

Submitted by

Arhaan Raj

in partial fulfillment for the award of the degree

of

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
IN

COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

AT

SCHOOL OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING

KIIT UNIVERSITY
BHUBANESWAR
MONTH & YEAR
October 2024
 School of Computer Engineering
KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar
Odisha, 751024, India.

Certificate

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training program.
 INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Name of the student: Arhaan Raj

Semester: 7th

Branch:Computer Science Engineering

Internship Organization: Google

Period of Internship: 56 Days (from June 1 2024 to July 26 2024)

No. of days absent: 0

 Weekly progress report

Week 1: Foundations of Project Management

Lessons Learned:
 Overview of Project Management: Learned the basics of project management, including
definitions, principles, and the roles and responsibilities of a project manager.
 Stakeholder Importance: Understood how to identify stakeholders and why managing their
expectations is crucial for project success.
 Project Life Cycle: Gained a clear understanding of the project life cycle (initiation,
planning, execution, closure) and its stages.
 Key Competencies: Identified key skills necessary for project managers, such as leadership,
communication, risk management, and problem-solving.

Week 2: Project Initiation – Starting a Successful Project

Lessons Learned:
 Defining Clear Project Objectives: Mastered the art of creating specific, measurable
objectives that align with both organizational goals and stakeholder needs.
 Project Charter Creation: Learned to develop a comprehensive project charter that outlines
scope, key milestones, deliverables, and stakeholder roles.
 Risk Identification: Understood the importance of early risk identification and mitigation
strategies during project initiation.
 Engaging Stakeholders: Improved skills in identifying and engaging stakeholders to ensure
alignment and buy-in from the very start of the project.

Week 3: Project Planning – Part 1

Lessons Learned:
 Developing a Detailed Project Plan: Started building a detailed project plan, learning how
to break down work into tasks (using WBS) and set timelines for deliverables.
 Budgeting and Resource Allocation: Gained insight into budgeting processes, resource
management, and allocating team members efficiently.
 SMART Goals: Understood the importance of creating SMART (Specific, Measurable,
Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) objectives for effective project planning.
 Risk Management Framework: Identified potential risks and started developing a risk
management framework that includes preventive measures.
Week 4: Project Planning – Part 2

Lessons Learned:
 Scheduling and Gantt Charts: Gained hands-on experience creating project schedules
using tools like Gantt charts to visualize project timelines.
 Resource Management: Improved skills in allocating resources (human, financial, and
physical) efficiently and ensuring they align with project requirements.
 Communication Plan: Developed a comprehensive communication plan to ensure that
information is effectively shared among stakeholders and team members.
 Finalizing the Plan: Finalized the project plan, including defining roles, responsibilities, key
milestones, and deliverables, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned.

Week 5: Project Execution – Part 1

Lessons Learned:
 Executing the Project Plan: Began project execution by implementing the tasks outlined in
the plan, coordinating resources, and managing teams effectively.
 Monitoring Progress: Learned how to monitor project progress using KPIs and milestones
to ensure that the project stays on track with timelines and budget.
 Team Leadership: Focused on leading the project team, ensuring clear communication, and
resolving any conflicts or issues that arise during execution.
 Quality Control: Ensured quality control by tracking deliverables and making sure they
meet the required standards and specifications.

Week 6: Project Execution – Part 2

Lessons Learned:
 Managing Change Requests: Learned how to handle change requests, ensuring that changes
are documented, evaluated, and integrated without disrupting project flow.
 Tracking and Reporting: Improved skills in tracking project performance and generating
reports for stakeholders, providing updates on timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation.
 Issue Resolution: Addressed unforeseen issues and roadblocks, learning how to troubleshoot
problems while keeping the project moving forward.
 Continuous Feedback Loop: Implemented a continuous feedback loop with the team and
stakeholders to ensure transparency and identify areas for improvement.
Week 7: Agile Project Management

Lessons Learned:
 Introduction to Agile: Gained a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, especially the
difference between traditional and Agile project management.
 Scrum Framework: Learned how to apply the Scrum framework, including managing sprint
cycles, backlog prioritization, and conducting sprint reviews.
 Agile Principles: Understood the principles of flexibility, adaptability, and continuous
delivery, and how they contribute to improving project outcomes.
 Iterative Development: Practiced iterative development, enabling frequent reassessment
and adaptation of project goals based on ongoing feedback.

Week 8: Capstone – Applying Project Management in the

Real World

Lessons Learned:
 Applying Knowledge to Real Projects: Gained hands-on experience by applying all project
management principles to a real-world or simulated project, consolidating knowledge from
the previous weeks.
 Leadership in Action: Tested leadership skills in a practical setting, learning how to manage
a team, make decisions, and guide the project toward successful completion.
 Managing Real-World Constraints: Faced real-world challenges, such as tight budgets,
shifting priorities, and stakeholder management, while applying lessons learned from risk
management and problem-solving.
 Reflection and Continuous Improvement: Reflected on the project management process,
identifying successes and areas for improvement to enhance future project management
practices.
REFERENCES

1. PMI, "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®

Guide)," 6th Edition, Project Management Institute, 2017.

2. Verzuh, Eric, "The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management," 6th Edition,
John Wiley & Sons, 2021.

3. Portny, Stanley E., "Project Management for Dummies," 5th Edition, John
Wiley & Sons, 2021.

4. Schwaber, Ken, and Sutherland, Jeff, "The Scrum Guide," Scrum.org, 2020.

5. Wysocki, Robert K., "Effective Project Management: Traditional, Agile,

Extreme," 7th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2019.

6. Highsmith, Jim, "Agile Project Management: Creating Innovative Products,"

2nd Edition, Addison-Wesley Professional, 2009.