Johnny C BE614 UNITED STATES
Director
I work for a software company that develops 3D animation, still graphics, sound effects and music content for professional videographers, broadcasters and hobbyists. Originally from New York State and later Florida, I packed up and moved to Bangalore in August of ought seven, sight unseen. Hobbies (when I have time for them) include writing, reading, listening to music, trying to learn the local languages, learning the guitar, and walking around Bangalore completely amazed by it. I speak English, but know a smattering of a couple other languages
Michael H BE611 UNITED STATES
Sr. Delivery Manager
I work for Target Corporation and manage software engineers, though I've never been one. I actually have a degree in Criminal Justice.
My hobbies include reading, music, trekking and hanging out with friends. My husband and two dogs are back in Minneapolis, MN.
I speak English, Spanish and ASL (American Sign Language). Though I guess I don't really speak ASL, I sign.
Michelle P BE608 UNITED KINGDOM
Vendor Relationship Manager
I arrived a few days ago and will stay in Bangalore for a year, working for a big bank. I reside in the UK, but have worked in the US for a year. I speak basic french and german. I love to play the piano and watch movies and socialise.
Rick H BE607 UNITED STATES
Project Mgr. O&M PAFE
We have been in Bangalore since November 07. I am involved in contract management and the management of power plants located throughout Pacific, Asia, and Far East. We have lived in many places throughout the US and Spain. We have also lived in Germany and I have spent extensive time working in Panama, Honduras, and Guatemala. My wife and I both speak English and Spanish.
Zsuzsanna R BE606 Netherlands
I moved to Bangalore from the Netherlands, but I am also just a foreigner there, because I am Hungarian.
While here, I will manage an IT projectfor my company . I plan to stay for about 9 months (till end of November 2008), but who knows may be I will stay for years. I like movies, fitness, meeting new people. I speak Hunagarian, English, and when I am forced then also Dutch :-)
Nigel D BE597 India
Business Development Executive
I have lived in Dubai now for 6 years working for a luxury fashion brand called Swarovski as the Business Development Executive. I have travelled quite a bit as a part of my job and also to explore. I speak a bit of Arabic in addition to 5 Indian languages. My interests are directed towards travel, social service, spending time with friends and socializing in the weekends.
Heiko W BE596 Germany
Senior Software Engineer
Hi, I joined Nokia India as a Software Engineer here in Bangalore three months back. I was born in Germany where I accomplished my study in Ulm and worked then as Design Engineer also at Nokia. During the first months here in Bangalore I was busy to get everything up and running in my new exciting life. Now I am looking forward to getting to know the Bangalorean way of life. I will stay for about three years. My hobbies are Skiing :(, Squash, Scuba diving and reading.
Sehra E BE590 USA, Bangladesh
Communications Director
I will lead the communications team for IBM in India and S Asia, incl. media & analyst relations, employee & executive communications, brand communications and new media. Have lived and worked in NYC since 1999. Am an engineer by training and former consultant with (what's now) Accenture. Born in Bangladesh and have traveled on every continent but Antarctica! I speak English, Bengali, German, and enough Spanish and Arabic to get into trouble. I enjoy travel, live music & theatre, cooking, yoga, reading and being nice to people.
Bill B BE585 UNITED STATES
I'm a publisher with a business publishing firm in Washington, D.C. I'm in Bangalore to source some technical work and explore business opportunities. I've been in Bangalore for one month. I've lived in the U.S. and Switzerland. I've traveled extensively throughout Western Europe and North and Central America. I've also seen a little of South America (Chile, Aruba) and Eastern Europe (DDR, Czech Republic). I speak English, French and Spanish. For hobbies, it's pretty much anything outdoors. Back in the U.S., I sail and I'm a hardcore kiteboarder. I also enjoy backpacking, biking, woodworking, and tinkering with engines.
Eric S BE584 UNITED STATES
Associate
I work in Asset Management at Goldman Sachs focusing on portfolio and trading operations. I have been in Bangalore off and on for the past two plus years having relocated here in August 2007. Aside from India and the US, I have lived in Spain, Chile. I speak fluent Spanish, passable French, and am learning Hindi. I enjoy sailing bicycling, skiing, and hiking.
Sarah B BE583 UNITED STATES
Software Engineer
work for Fidelity Investments out of Massachusetts, and am currently in Bangalore for 3 months managing a new software initiative. This is my first time living outside of the States, however I have traveled extensively, first as a Navy brat and then both personally and professionally. I enjoy meeting new people, traveling, spending time outdoors, reading, writing, video games, exercise, and going out with friends.
Guillaume H BE582 UNITED STATES
Business Relationship Manager
I am not French-Canadian. Tabernac!
Jonathan H BE581 UNITED STATES
I am moving from the US to Bangalore the first week of January 2008 for a new job. I will be working in real estate development / investment in India. I worked in the Technology consulting sector prior to this. Previously, I lived in Bangalore for a few months and traveled to the city for work. I enjoy trekking, photography, football (soccer..in US), white water rafting, exploring new places..etc. I am looking forward to to move and settling in for a long term stay. It would be nice to connect with others who live in Bangalore and are in the city as expats.
Lars M BE580 Norway
Director, Technology
I'm a Norwegian who has been working for a MNC in Bangalore since Nov. 2007. My work here involves being responsible for our product development. Planning to stay through 2009 and hoping to meet lots of interesting people for wining, dining, sports and adventure.
mario f BE577 Belgium
CEO
I am a Belgian expat but have a US address as I have been living in the US for the past 6 years. I currently work as a CEO for a 25bEuro company in the automotive market. My role is to turn around the operations in India. I have travelled around the world and have worked partly in Europe, Asia, North America and Africa/Middle-East. I am fluent in English, German, Dutch and French. I like adventure/nature, jungle trecking, sports and having a beer in a bar
Libby C BE574 UNITED STATES
Teacher
I am a high school teacher at Canadian International School. I have been in Bangalore for about 3 months, and expect to be here for two years.
I call New York home, but I have lived in several places in the United States.
I also spent three years in Senegal, West Africa. I speak Wolof and can get by in French and Spanish. I like to do a lot of different things, both indoor and outdoor.
Johanna S BE573 Finland
Resource Manager
I recently arrived in Bangalore and will stay through June 2008. I've lived in China, Beijing, in the past. My hobbies include reading, gym-ing, and shopping.
Kasha B BE572 UNITED KINGDOM
Sourcing Manager
Recently moved to Bangalore, having travelled to India a great deal for the last few years, but finding it slightly different living here! I enjoy going out...shame about the ridiculous Curfew!! Was born in South Africa and lived there until 13, as well as spending a couple of years in America. Then moved to the UK – Cheshire, where I have worked in Clothing ever since graduating from University.
Caryn L BE571 Brunei
IT Consultant
I am an IT Consultant from Brunei Accenture Group Networks. I am currently working as a contractor for a Project with Accenture Bangalore. I grew up in Malaysia, studied in Australia, and my home office is in Brunei. I can speak Chinese (Hokkien, Cantonese, Mandarin), Malay and English. My hobbies are travelling, swimming, hiking, scuba diving, photography (on land and underwater) and shopping...!
Krassimir (Krassy) K BE570 Bulgaria
Analytics
I work for the Analytics team at HSBC. I arrived in Bangalore in July 2007. However, during the first half of my life, I lived and studied in Bulgaria and spent the next quarter of my life in New Delhi, India, where my family worked for the Bulgarian Embassy. After that I lived in the US, where I completed my graduate studies, and worked for the University at Buffalo. Now I am back in India: my second home. This makes me a Citizen of the World. I speak fluently Bulgarian and Russian, and have a good working knowledge of German. I also know a little bit of English... hobbies involve music, poetry, trekking the Himalayas, soccer, volleyball, movies, books.
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