During my 9-week internship at Charles Schwab, I gained invaluable insights into the world of finance technology and the intricacies of software development in a fast-paced environment. I worked on multiple real-world projects, including the thinkorswim (TOS) app, which is used daily by millions of traders, and building a Learning Center application. Throughout my internship, I focused on iOS development using SwiftUI and UIKit, alongside tools like Xcode and Figma for prototyping and design.

I had the unique opportunity to lead the development of a machine learning chatbot for the Learning Center app. This involved training a custom text classifier model with Create ML, which I then seamlessly integrated into the app using Core ML. Presenting this project to my team was both challenging and rewarding, as it required me to articulate the technical details and user benefits effectively. Despite my initial lack of iOS development experience, the support and resources at Charles Schwab helped me reflect on my journey and the skills I gained during this internship.

Overall, my time at Charles Schwab affirmed my passion for technology and equipped me with essential skills that will guide me as I advance in my career.