Cloud Computing Capstone - AWS Solutions Architecture
Timeline
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September 27, 2023Experience start
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September 27, 2023Project Kickoff
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October 4, 2023Students to Provide the Project Plan
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October 11, 2023Employers to Provide feedback on the project plan
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November 8, 2023Mid-point check-in
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December 13, 2023Final Presentation and Report Delivery
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December 15, 2023Experience end
Timeline
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September 27, 2023Experience start
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September 27, 2023Project Kickoff
Riipen Orientation:
- An initial orientation will be conducted by a Riipen representative, providing students with guidance on how to start their projects on Riipen.
- Learn more about selecting and starting a project.
Project, Company, and Business Owner Introduction:
- Students will be introduced to the project, the company, and the business owners through an informative video conference session.
- The employer will provide one-pagers and any other resources to help the student to familiarize themselves with their organization and business challenges that they need support with.
Interactive Questioning Opportunity:
- Students prep questions in advance to guide discussions on employer's expectations, successful project completion and gain necessary guidance.
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October 4, 2023Students to Provide the Project Plan
Initial Project Plan Submission Deadline:
- Please submit the initial project plan for employer approval.
- Upload the project plan onto the Riipen platform to ensure accessibility for both the employer and educator.
Check this article in case of questions: Using milestones
Riipen Support:
- If any issues arise while using the platform, students can contact the Riipen team:Email: help@riipen.com
- Riipen Chat
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October 11, 2023Employers to Provide feedback on the project plan
Employer Feedback Deadline and Submission:
- The deadline for the employer to furnish feedback on the project plan.
- To streamline the process, please upload the revised project plan along with final comments onto the team's chat within the Riipen platform.
- In case the employer has any questions about how to communication via Riipen, please check this article: Manage teams
Comprehensive Feedback Request:
- We kindly request that you provide as much detail as possible when delivering your feedback.
- Your comprehensive input aids students in understanding the precise direction for subsequent steps and in crafting a valuable final deliverable for your company.
Riipen Support:
- In case you encounter any challenges while communicating with students via the Riipen platform, feel free to reach out to the Riipen team:Email: help@riipen.com
- Riipen Chat
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November 8, 2023Mid-point check-in
Video Conference:
- A video conference links students, educators, and employers for ongoing project evaluation.
Mid-Point Check-In Meeting and Interaction:
- At the midpoint, groups engage directly with employers, clarifying questions and gathering insights.
Question Preparation:
- Students prep questions in advance to guide discussions on project development and gain valuable feedback.
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December 13, 2023Final Presentation and Report Delivery
Professional Presentation and Submission:
- Students meticulously prepare a polished and professional presentation to convey the intricacies of the devised business strategy.
- This presentation serves as a platform for effectively communicating the comprehensive business strategies and recommendations.
Engaging the Business Owner and Submission via Riipen:
- The final proposal, along with all accompanying documents, is presented to the business owner.
All project-related documents, including the final proposal and presentation materials, are submitted through the Riipen platform.
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December 15, 2023Reflection
Student Reflection and Feedback:
- Students are encouraged to reflect on the learning outcomes they have achieved and the skills they have acquired and honed during the project.
- They should also identify areas for potential improvement, encompassing aspects like the final deliverable, the project process, the support received from the employer, and the effectiveness of teamwork.
- Each student is expected to provide thoughtful and insightful feedback to the project sponsor, utilizing the Riipen platform for sharing their input.
Employer's Comprehensive Feedback:
- Similarly, the employer's perspective is highly valued. They are invited to offer holistic feedback to the team, emphasizing the students' contributions to their business and showcasing the skills demonstrated throughout the project.
Showcasing on LinkedIn:
- Students are encouraged to leverage this opportunity for showcasing their project experience on LinkedIn, a valuable platform for professional networking.
- For detailed instructions on how to effectively share the feedback received from the employer on LinkedIn, please refer to this informative article: LinkedIn Sharing Guide.
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December 15, 2023Experience end
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project planning communication research problem analysis aws cloudLooking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from Miami Dade College to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.
Students in this program/course demonstrate their competence to analyze, design, develop, and test a cloud based complex system. Each student will create and present a cloud-based solution proposal that includes: design documentation, implementation plan, cloud resources required, projected cost analysis, basic security plan and project test plan to create an operational cloud-based system solution.
Deliverables are negotiable, and will seek to align the needs of the students and the organization.
Some final project deliverables might include:
- A 10-15 minute presentation on key findings and recommendations
- A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights and recommendations
Project timeline
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September 27, 2023Experience start
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September 27, 2023Project Kickoff
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October 4, 2023Students to Provide the Project Plan
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October 11, 2023Employers to Provide feedback on the project plan
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November 8, 2023Mid-point check-in
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December 13, 2023Final Presentation and Report Delivery
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December 15, 2023Experience end
Timeline
-
September 27, 2023Experience start
-
September 27, 2023Project Kickoff
Riipen Orientation:
- An initial orientation will be conducted by a Riipen representative, providing students with guidance on how to start their projects on Riipen.
- Learn more about selecting and starting a project.
Project, Company, and Business Owner Introduction:
- Students will be introduced to the project, the company, and the business owners through an informative video conference session.
- The employer will provide one-pagers and any other resources to help the student to familiarize themselves with their organization and business challenges that they need support with.
Interactive Questioning Opportunity:
- Students prep questions in advance to guide discussions on employer's expectations, successful project completion and gain necessary guidance.
-
October 4, 2023Students to Provide the Project Plan
Initial Project Plan Submission Deadline:
- Please submit the initial project plan for employer approval.
- Upload the project plan onto the Riipen platform to ensure accessibility for both the employer and educator.
Check this article in case of questions: Using milestones
Riipen Support:
- If any issues arise while using the platform, students can contact the Riipen team:Email: help@riipen.com
- Riipen Chat
-
October 11, 2023Employers to Provide feedback on the project plan
Employer Feedback Deadline and Submission:
- The deadline for the employer to furnish feedback on the project plan.
- To streamline the process, please upload the revised project plan along with final comments onto the team's chat within the Riipen platform.
- In case the employer has any questions about how to communication via Riipen, please check this article: Manage teams
Comprehensive Feedback Request:
- We kindly request that you provide as much detail as possible when delivering your feedback.
- Your comprehensive input aids students in understanding the precise direction for subsequent steps and in crafting a valuable final deliverable for your company.
Riipen Support:
- In case you encounter any challenges while communicating with students via the Riipen platform, feel free to reach out to the Riipen team:Email: help@riipen.com
- Riipen Chat
-
November 8, 2023Mid-point check-in
Video Conference:
- A video conference links students, educators, and employers for ongoing project evaluation.
Mid-Point Check-In Meeting and Interaction:
- At the midpoint, groups engage directly with employers, clarifying questions and gathering insights.
Question Preparation:
- Students prep questions in advance to guide discussions on project development and gain valuable feedback.
-
December 13, 2023Final Presentation and Report Delivery
Professional Presentation and Submission:
- Students meticulously prepare a polished and professional presentation to convey the intricacies of the devised business strategy.
- This presentation serves as a platform for effectively communicating the comprehensive business strategies and recommendations.
Engaging the Business Owner and Submission via Riipen:
- The final proposal, along with all accompanying documents, is presented to the business owner.
All project-related documents, including the final proposal and presentation materials, are submitted through the Riipen platform.
-
December 15, 2023Reflection
Student Reflection and Feedback:
- Students are encouraged to reflect on the learning outcomes they have achieved and the skills they have acquired and honed during the project.
- They should also identify areas for potential improvement, encompassing aspects like the final deliverable, the project process, the support received from the employer, and the effectiveness of teamwork.
- Each student is expected to provide thoughtful and insightful feedback to the project sponsor, utilizing the Riipen platform for sharing their input.
Employer's Comprehensive Feedback:
- Similarly, the employer's perspective is highly valued. They are invited to offer holistic feedback to the team, emphasizing the students' contributions to their business and showcasing the skills demonstrated throughout the project.
Showcasing on LinkedIn:
- Students are encouraged to leverage this opportunity for showcasing their project experience on LinkedIn, a valuable platform for professional networking.
- For detailed instructions on how to effectively share the feedback received from the employer on LinkedIn, please refer to this informative article: LinkedIn Sharing Guide.
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December 15, 2023Experience end
Project Examples
Students in groups of 3-5 will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.
Project activities that students can complete may include, but are not limited to:
- Identifying and defining technical requirements for a cloud-based application
- Developing Cloud solutions by using the project life cycle management process
- Articulating issues related to cloud-based projects such as examining recent trends affecting cloud projects
- Developing an example of a response planning strategy to address the identified risks, and design requirements
- Using cloud management tools and software to assist in project cost management.
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Who will the dedicated team be for this project that can serve as the first point of contact for students' queries?
Do you agree to provide comprehensive feedback to the students participants at the end of the project?
Do you agree to provide relevant information/data as needed for the project?
How is your project involving cloud computing and the AWS technologies?
We prefer to use the Riipen platform for communication and document exchange. Do you agree to keep the communication as much as possible (especially concerning the document sharing) using the Riipen platform?
Please review the timeline added to the experience description before sending a match request to make sure your availability is aligned with ours.
Timeline
-
September 27, 2023Experience start
-
September 27, 2023Project Kickoff
-
October 4, 2023Students to Provide the Project Plan
-
October 11, 2023Employers to Provide feedback on the project plan
-
November 8, 2023Mid-point check-in
-
December 13, 2023Final Presentation and Report Delivery
-
December 15, 2023Experience end
Timeline
-
September 27, 2023Experience start
-
September 27, 2023Project Kickoff
Riipen Orientation:
- An initial orientation will be conducted by a Riipen representative, providing students with guidance on how to start their projects on Riipen.
- Learn more about selecting and starting a project.
Project, Company, and Business Owner Introduction:
- Students will be introduced to the project, the company, and the business owners through an informative video conference session.
- The employer will provide one-pagers and any other resources to help the student to familiarize themselves with their organization and business challenges that they need support with.
Interactive Questioning Opportunity:
- Students prep questions in advance to guide discussions on employer's expectations, successful project completion and gain necessary guidance.
-
October 4, 2023Students to Provide the Project Plan
Initial Project Plan Submission Deadline:
- Please submit the initial project plan for employer approval.
- Upload the project plan onto the Riipen platform to ensure accessibility for both the employer and educator.
Check this article in case of questions: Using milestones
Riipen Support:
- If any issues arise while using the platform, students can contact the Riipen team:Email: help@riipen.com
- Riipen Chat
-
October 11, 2023Employers to Provide feedback on the project plan
Employer Feedback Deadline and Submission:
- The deadline for the employer to furnish feedback on the project plan.
- To streamline the process, please upload the revised project plan along with final comments onto the team's chat within the Riipen platform.
- In case the employer has any questions about how to communication via Riipen, please check this article: Manage teams
Comprehensive Feedback Request:
- We kindly request that you provide as much detail as possible when delivering your feedback.
- Your comprehensive input aids students in understanding the precise direction for subsequent steps and in crafting a valuable final deliverable for your company.
Riipen Support:
- In case you encounter any challenges while communicating with students via the Riipen platform, feel free to reach out to the Riipen team:Email: help@riipen.com
- Riipen Chat
-
November 8, 2023Mid-point check-in
Video Conference:
- A video conference links students, educators, and employers for ongoing project evaluation.
Mid-Point Check-In Meeting and Interaction:
- At the midpoint, groups engage directly with employers, clarifying questions and gathering insights.
Question Preparation:
- Students prep questions in advance to guide discussions on project development and gain valuable feedback.
-
December 13, 2023Final Presentation and Report Delivery
Professional Presentation and Submission:
- Students meticulously prepare a polished and professional presentation to convey the intricacies of the devised business strategy.
- This presentation serves as a platform for effectively communicating the comprehensive business strategies and recommendations.
Engaging the Business Owner and Submission via Riipen:
- The final proposal, along with all accompanying documents, is presented to the business owner.
All project-related documents, including the final proposal and presentation materials, are submitted through the Riipen platform.
-
December 15, 2023Reflection
Student Reflection and Feedback:
- Students are encouraged to reflect on the learning outcomes they have achieved and the skills they have acquired and honed during the project.
- They should also identify areas for potential improvement, encompassing aspects like the final deliverable, the project process, the support received from the employer, and the effectiveness of teamwork.
- Each student is expected to provide thoughtful and insightful feedback to the project sponsor, utilizing the Riipen platform for sharing their input.
Employer's Comprehensive Feedback:
- Similarly, the employer's perspective is highly valued. They are invited to offer holistic feedback to the team, emphasizing the students' contributions to their business and showcasing the skills demonstrated throughout the project.
Showcasing on LinkedIn:
- Students are encouraged to leverage this opportunity for showcasing their project experience on LinkedIn, a valuable platform for professional networking.
- For detailed instructions on how to effectively share the feedback received from the employer on LinkedIn, please refer to this informative article: LinkedIn Sharing Guide.
-
December 15, 2023Experience end