Weekly Progress Reports: Cloud Computing and Innovation Project

This document presents a comprehensive overview of a student's project focused on the implementation of cloud computing. The project involved weekly progress reports from week 1 to week 11, detailing the planning, execution, and evaluation phases. The student utilized the agile project management methodology and documented the project's evolution, including milestones, issues faced, and solutions implemented. Key aspects covered include research, project planning, Gantt charts, infrastructure development, risk and cost analysis. The student also focused on identifying cloud computing as an effective solution, and conducted detailed cost assessments. The project concludes with a closure phase where all requirements were met. The report showcases the student's ability to manage the project effectively, assess the risks, and provide a detailed analysis of the project's progress.

ID: NAME:
PROJECT
TITLE:
Emerging Technology and innovation implementation of cloud
computing
WEEK NO: 1 DATE:
PLANNING
MILESTONE: PLANNED: ACTUAL: COMMENT:
The project
was chosen
and the topic
on which the
project should
be done is
finalized
To develop a clear
knowledge of cloud
computing and to
understand the
major risks and
challenges
associated with it.
Detailed research is
conducted on the topic
and points are identified
based on the aims and
framework of the
problem. Various charts
and graphs are collected
to showcase the
implementation method
of cloud computing.
Cloud computing is
an important aspect
in todays world and
organisations are
using it widely so as
to gain advantage in
terms of quality and
efficiency of services.
ISSUES
DESCRITPION: DATE: ACTION/RESULTS: FINISHED (Y/N)
Issues that are
faced while
carrying out
the research
work includes
problem faced
in finding out
the exact
information.
As a result of the faced
issue, reliable sources
and websites are
referred to get clear idea
about the project topic
Yes

ID: NAME:
PROJECT TITLE: Emerging Technology and innovation implementation of cloud
computing
WEEK NO: 2 DATE:
PLANNING
MILESTONE: PLANNED: ACTUAL: COMMENT:
To define the
methodologies
and
deliverables of
the project.
Planning were done
to identify tangible
and intangible
resources important
for the betterment of
the project, to
develop
methodologies so as
to give opportunity
to prepare for the
project.
The research work of
the 2nd week is done
based on the outcome
of the first week
research. Decision are
taken to follow the
agile project
management
methodology for the
project.
The second week
research helped in
gathering enough
knowledge on the
types of deliverable
needed for the
project and helped
in understanding the
values to add idea
and flexibility on the
project.
ISSUES
DESCRITPION: DATE: ACTION/RESULTS: FINISHED (Y/N)
There are
different
project
management
methodologies
present
according to
PMBOK, and
thus based on
the project,
issues were
faced on
choosing the
suitable
methodology
Detailed learning and
research is made based
on the project
management
methodology to gain
knowledge about the
suitable method.
Yes

ID: NAME:
PROJECT
TITLE:
Emerging Technology and innovation implementation of cloud
computing
WEEK NO: 3 DATE:
PLANNING
MILESTONE: PLANNED: ACTUAL: COMMENT:
To clear the
knowledge
about the
project
To gain statistical
values and figures
to increase the
research quality. To
include the
planning of the
project in Gantt
Chart.
Flexibility based on the
project is gained through
the entire process
making use of project
plan and proposal.
Detailed knowledge
is gained based on
the project idea
from week 3 to
develop process in
the Gantt Chart.
ISSUES
DESCRITPION: DATE: ACTION/RESULTS: FINISHED (Y/N)
Issues were
faced to
aggregate the
list of
activities
within time
frame
Gantt Chart is used so as
to determine the
efficiency of the project
with the help of Gantt
Chart.
Yes

ID: NAME:
PROJECT
TITLE:
WEEK NO: 4 DATE:
PLANNING
MILESTONE: PLANNED: ACTUAL: COMMENT:
To propose
the project
plan
To propose and
develop the
infrastructure of
cloud computing and
its various solutions
Clear objectives of the
project and research
question of the project
is identified based on
ABC solution.
Performing the
following action,
helped in
implementing the
project proposal to
reduce to complexity
of the database for
ABC solution.
ISSUES
DESCRITPION: DATE: ACTION/RESULTS: FINISHED (Y/N)
Various
arguments are
faced based
on the project
plan
Detailed planning idea
is established and
conveyed.
Yes

ID: NAME:
PROJECT
TITLE:
Emerging Technology and innovation implementation of cloud
computing
WEEK NO: 5 DATE:
PLANNING
MILESTONE: PLANNED: ACTUAL: COMMENT:
Reporting on
the topic
To include cloud
computing as the
effective solution
for ABC solution
As the company deals
with IT services, hence
the cloud computing
platform is identified to
be the best solution
Baaed on the
rationa;e of the
project, cloud
computing is the best
way to provide
efficiency in
accessing data within
the organisation.
ISSUES
DESCRITPION: DATE: ACTION/RESULTS: FINISHED (Y/N)
Issues are
faced in this
respect based
on the
expectations
of managing
the project
The juniors who are
involved with the project
are assured to provide
help from the seniors.
Yes

ID: NAME:
PROJECT
TITLE:
Emerging Technology and innovation implementation of cloud
computing
WEEK NO: 6 DATE:
PLANNING
MILESTONE: PLANNED: ACTUAL: COMMENT:
Project
Execution
Planning were done
to determine the
project time scale,
costs, benefits and
quality.
Detailed Gantt Chart is
prepared.
This helped in
pointing out the time
required for each
phase and the total
time required for
project completion.
ISSUES
DESCRITPION: DATE: ACTION/RESULTS: FINISHED (Y/N)
Problem in
scheduling the
tasks with the
team
memebers
Project is executed
taking in consideration of
the employees views and
availability.
Yes

ID: NAME:
PROJECT
TITLE:
Emerging Technology and innovation implementation of cloud
computing
WEEK NO: 7 DATE:
PLANNING
MILESTONE: PLANNED: ACTUAL: COMMENT:
Analysis of
the risks and
cost of the
project
To identify the
major risks
associated with the
project by deep
researching and
analysing the cost of
the project.
Detailed risk assessment
plan and cost breakdown
structure is prepared
This helped in
estimating the
overall budget of
the project and also
to identify the risks
to implement
mitigating
measures.
ISSUES
DESCRITPION: DATE: ACTION/RESULTS: FINISHED (Y/N)
Issues were
faced in
planning out
the cost as
they differed
from time to
ytiime
according to
availbility
Discussion are made
with the financial
manager to analyse the
costs
Yes

ID: NAME:
PROJECT
TITLE:
Emerging Technology and innovation implementation of cloud
computing
WEEK NO: 8 DATE:
PLANNING
MILESTONE: PLANNED: ACTUAL: COMMENT:
Evaluation of
the overall
plan
To identify whether
the project
objectives and
requirements are
met.
The overall assessment
of the project is done
with the help of valid
and reliable measuring
tools
The overall
evaluation of the
project helps in
determining any
issues present
within the project.
ISSUES
DESCRITPION: DATE: ACTION/RESULTS: FINISHED (Y/N)
Issues were
faced in some
stages of
project
evaluation
The identified stages are
evaluated and corrected Yes

ID: NAME:
PROJECT
TITLE:
Emerging Technology and innovation implementation of cloud
computing
WEEK NO: 9 DATE:
PLANNING
MILESTONE: PLANNED: ACTUAL: COMMENT:
Planning the
risk mitigation
To identify the Issues
related to the use of
cloud computing
with the
organisation and to
implement
necessary security
measures
Data are collected
effectively and
customised with cloud
mitigation solutions
The mitigating
measures helps in
reducing the risks
with the project and
increases the
efficiency of the
project.
ISSUES
DESCRITPION: DATE: ACTION/RESULTS: FINISHED (Y/N)
Issues were
faced in
determining
the best
solutions
Thorough analysis is dine
and risk management
officers are consulted to
mitigate the issues
Yes

ID: NAME:
PROJECT
TITLE:
Emerging Technology and innovation implementation of cloud
computing
WEEK NO: 10 DATE:
PLANNING
MILESTONE: PLANNED: ACTUAL: COMMENT:
Assessment of
cost
To asses the cost of
the project to
provide best budget
to meet the
requirement
Detailed cost analysis is
done based on the
requirements needed for
the project in discussion
with the project
manager and financial
manager
This detailed cost
analysis helped in
gaining better result
in terms of project
goals.
ISSUES
DESCRITPION: DATE: ACTION/RESULTS: FINISHED (Y/N)
Costs seemed
to vary in
every stages
The final cost
assessment is made
discussing with the
financial managers
Yes

ID: NAME:
PROJECT
TITLE:
Emerging Technology and innovation implementation of cloud
computing
WEEK NO: 11 DATE:
PLANNING
MILESTONE: PLANNED: ACTUAL: COMMENT:
Closing
To consider the
objectives and
requirements by
meeting them
appropriately.
All the requirements are
assessed and the
project is signed off
The closure phase
marked the ending
of the project
development and
ready to use for the
end users
ISSUES
DESCRITPION: DATE: ACTION/RESULTS: FINISHED (Y/N)
No issues
found
All requirements are
met Yes