| Improved my networking skills through LinkedIn Learning, internal catch-ups and introductory meetings across PA and AED, and external networking events including with Jacobs | This helped me build a stronger internal network and improve how I present myself professionally. Through training and regular networking, I learned how to introduce my skills more confidently, build relationships more effectively, and better understand where opportunities sit across the business. This supports my work by increasing my visibility, helping me identify new opportunities. |
| Attended ATC calls regularly and raised interest in available roles | This increased my visibility across AED and helped me understand what skills were in demand. I learned how to position myself more clearly for opportunities, which helped me communicate my value better and contributed to securing a sold role |
| Held weekly meetings with the Resource Manager (Grace, and Julia when needed) | These meetings helped me stay proactive rather than waiting for roles to appear. I learned how to prepare early for project roll-off, track opportunities, and discuss my skills in a way that matched project demand. This helps me manage utilisation more effectively and reduces the risk of gaps between roles. |
| Updated CV and Profinda profile with new skills and current experience | Keeping my profile updated helped me reflect my latest technical skills and project experience accurately. I learned the importance of presenting my experience in a clear, commercially useful way, which makes it easier for resource managers and project leads to identify me for relevant work. |
| Catch-up calls across AED and PA | These conversations helped me build a wider internal network and better understand the work happening across the capability. I learned how different teams operate, what projects need, and how to give a stronger personal pitch. This helps me build relationships, find opportunities faster, and collaborate more confidently . |
| Volunteered for ATC work and side-of-desk activities while not sold | This showed that I stayed engaged and contributed even when not on client work. I learned how to stay visible, reliable, and useful to the wider capability. This helps demonstrate initiative and supports the expectation to contribute positively to the team environment . |
| Participated in community volunteering at a college | This helped me use my ATC time productively while increasing my visibility across PA and contributing to social value activity. I learned more about how PA supports wider communities and how volunteering can strengthen relationship-building, communication, and confidence in representing the firm positively |
| Supported internal work such as the F1 Game project | This gave me another way to contribute while building relationships and practical experience. I learned how to work with colleagues outside my immediate project area and maintain delivery focus in a different context. This helps strengthen both my profile and my ability to work across teams. |
| Secured a sold developer role on the DfT project | A key milestone as it directly addresses the utilisation concern in my PSP. I learned how to convert networking, preparation, and technical development into a client-facing opportunity. It also gave me the chance to demonstrate value through real delivery, display and improve on my technical skills and align my goals with my Assignment Manager. |
| Set ADR goals with my Tech Lead and Assignment Manager on DfT | This helped me become clearer on what good performance looks like in my role. I learned how to link my day-to-day work to measurable objectives and expected behaviours. This helps me stay focused on delivering quality work and building strong evidence for performance reviews . |
| Received positive feedback from teammates and through ADR | This gave me evidence that my contribution is valued by others. I learned what I am doing well and where I should continue improving. This helps me maintain strong performance, build confidence, and show that I am delivering effectively as part of a team . |
| Completed Pandas training via LinkedIn Learning | This training is directly relevant to my current role and day-to-day work. I improved my ability to work with data more efficiently and confidently. This helps me produce better technical outputs on the DfT project and strengthens my core software engineering skill set. |
| Continued Python and .NET training | These courses support my move into backend development. I am building stronger knowledge of the languages and frameworks I need in my current and future work. This helps me contribute more effectively to backend tasks, improve code quality, and reduce ramp-up time on technical work. |
| Built a side project using similar architecture to my work project | This gave me a safe way to practise and deepen my understanding outside of project pressure. I learned more about the structure, patterns, and tools used in backend development. This helps me apply learning faster on client work and increases my confidence when taking on new technical tasks. |
| Used LinkedIn Learning and AWS Skill Builder to improve networking and personal pitch | This helped me think more clearly about how I describe my experience and strengths. I learned how to present myself more effectively as a backend developer, which supports staffing conversations, networking calls, and internal discussions about suitable roles. |
| Attempted the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam and planned a retake | Although I did not pass on the first attempt, I scored close to the pass mark, which showed real progress. I learned where my cloud knowledge gaps are and what I need to improve. This helps me build stronger cloud fundamentals, which are useful for engineering, architecture, and DevOps discussions. |
| Joined the AWS Alliance after networking with Rahul Gupta and Prabhat Handoo | This expanded my internal network and gave me more exposure to cloud-related opportunities and learning. I learned the value of targeted networking around a technical area that is relevant to AED. This helps me build a stronger profile in areas connected to modern software delivery. |
| Working towards further certifications such as AWS AI Practitioner and GitHub Copilot learning | I learned more about AI-enabled development and cloud tooling, which can improve productivity and technical awarenes. I can keep developing new technical expertise and stay current with new technologies . |
| Took part in AED / community activities such as the BECOP quiz, Women in Tech support, and helping with the Eid Al Adha event | These activities increased my visibility beyond project work and helped me build stronger relationships across the capability. I learned the importance of contributing to the wider PA community, not just delivery work. This helps strengthen my internal reputation and shows positive engagement with inclusion and team culture . |
| Continued to look for bid and business growth opportunities through ATC calls and outreach | This helped me better understand the commercial side of PA, including how opportunities are identified and supported. I learned that being visible and responsive can lead to involvement in work beyond delivery. This supports the Analyst expectation to contribute to business growth and support bids and proposals . |
| Kept regular updates with my Line Manager and reviewed progress through biweekly meetings / weekly logs | This helped me stay accountable and reflect on progress against the PSP. I learned the importance of tracking actions, discussing risks early, and asking for support when needed. This helps me manage my development more effectively and aligns with the Analyst expectation to manage workload and communicate issues clearly . |