Month three of TIIDELab fellowship unfolded with a myriad of captivating experiences and fresh opportunities, all aimed at fortifying my path toward self-reliance. Come with me as I delve into the details of this transformative chapter, I'm excited to share the highlights of my journey, the valuable lessons learned, and the profound impact it has had on my pursuit of excellence.

This month's voyage has truly been a remarkable one, filled with newfound insights and meaningful endeavors that have shaped my evolving narrative of self-reliance and innovation. Here are the highlights of my third-month voyage, you can check out the previous articles here.

Project Design and Conversion - INsure:

First, solve the problem. Then, write the code. – John Johnson

During this period at TIIDElab, we embarked on a fascinating journey of project design and conversion. In the span of two sprints, our team meticulously analyzed our project, INsure, an insurance sales management tool. We began by scrutinizing our project documents and then proceeded to create comprehensive designs, which we submitted for approval.

Our design approach prioritized user-friendliness, accessibility, and addressing the pain points identified during our extensive user research. With the design phase successfully navigated, we established a version control environment, essential for collaborative code development on INsure.

Each team member was assigned specific tasks; I was entrusted with developing the landing, and about pages. Simultaneously, integrators were responsible for reviewing and merging pull requests and resolving conflicts. After presenting our progress, we received valuable feedback, which led to necessary refinements in our project.

Volunteering:

"The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away." - Pablo Picasso

In the spirit of continuous learning and skill enhancement, I seized opportunities to volunteer within the TIIDElab community. One such endeavor was my involvement with the AutoTrack team, tasked with building an attendance tracker application. I eagerly contributed by creating Figma designs, collaborating closely with a fellow who also serves as my team lead.

Together, we reviewed and refactored initial designs from various TIIDElab teams, ultimately crafting a fresh and improved design. Subsequently, we embarked on the development phase of the application with other members of the development team.

Additionally, I volunteered to create tags for all fellows during the UN Model General Assembly, a task that allowed me to further refine my skills. These volunteer experiences underscored the importance of leveraging voluntary projects to enhance knowledge and expertise. Here are some of the designs:

AutoTrack design:

Communication and Public Speaking:

"Communication works for those who work at it." - John Powell

In TIIDELab fellowship, communication and public speaking are integral aspects of daily tasks, contributing significantly to skill refinement. A notable example for this month aside from peer presentation was our participation in the TIIDElab Model UN General Assembly, where each fellow assumed the role of a country's president.

We were tasked with delivering speeches on the theme "Rebuilding Trust and Reigniting Global Solidarity; Accelerating the SDGS 2030 Actualization through Digital Technology for Global Prosperity." I represented Rwanda and had the opportunity to emulate President Paul Kagame's style, which added an element of fun to the experience.

This task revealed the unique qualities and perspectives of each fellow, from the Union's President to her Secretary and other delegates.

JavaScript and Data Structures:

This month was brimming with technical learning as we delved into various facets of JavaScript. We began by exploring best practices in JavaScript, progressing to more advanced topics such as recursion, closures, regex, callbacks, and error handling.

Furthermore, we ventured into the concluding part of data structures and algorithms, delving into concepts like trees, graphs, sorting algorithms, dynamic programming, and more. These comprehensive learning experiences not only enhanced my technical skills but also fostered a deeper understanding of the intricate world of programming.

All of these concepts we are beginning to explore hands-on by implementing them in our team's project INsure.

Conclusion

In conclusion, my third month at TIIDElab has been a dynamic journey of growth, collaboration, and skill development. From project design to volunteering, public speaking, engaging with tech professionals, and advancing my coding expertise, this month has fortified my commitment to continuous learning and innovation. I look forward to the exciting challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in this transformative fellowship.

Unlocking Self Reliance: My Third Month Voyage in TIIDElab Fellowship