Kathleen M BE527 UNITED KINGDOM
Science Attache
I am on my first overseas posting having joined the diplomatic service as a science attache. I am posted to Bangalore for 3 years to work with India's scientists. My background is geology having specialised in igneous petrology. I have been in Bangalore since April and its my first time in India. In fact, its my first time in Asia. I have never lived abroad before. I have a basic understanding of german although would like to learn some hindi, tamil and kannada whilst in India. I enjoy going out to restaurants with friends, reading, walking in the countryside, cooking and cycling.
Faye P BE526 England
Corporate Trainer
Bangalore 2007-2009. Europhile, foodie, arty type into creative design, employed as a leadership development consultant for CWSolution.
John D BE525 UNITED KINGDOM
Moving to Bangalore in September 2007, involved with start up company in the Art world. I am an auctioneer and art dealer, have lived in UK, Europe and the Americas. Speak French and Italian poorly apart from the obvious mother tongue. Hobbies: Wine appreciation, cycling, museums and galleries, history and reading. Passions: Family and rugby!
Christine A BE523 UNITED STATES
Principal Systems Analyst
I work for Fidelity Investments out of Boston and am here in Bangalore on my 2nd short term assignment. In 2006 I was here for 4 months and now I am back for about the same and who knows how much longer! I love to travel, dine out, run and meet other people to share my experiences with. I have already met several members of the club and look forward to meeting others.
Claudia Z BE521 Germany
Training Lead
I will be in Bangalore for a year and work as cross-cultural training manager at Microsoft. I am originally from Germany, lived in Italy for 9 years, and have been in the US since 2000. I am very excited about this job opportunity in India. I love to run and the outdoors. Looking forward to meeting everyone soon!
Hakan S BE520 Australia
Operatiions Manager
I am here to set up a new branch for a world wide company in the hydraulics field. I have worked for this company in Stockholm and Sydney and I am now here with my wife for one year. We are both looking forward to meeting new friends and exploring this country, as we are interested in experiencing new things. We were both born in Sweden so we speak Swedish and English.
Victor v BE515 Netherlands
Reservoir Engineer
I just started with Shell in Bangalore for a 4-year assignment. I'm here with my wife Rienke. My job involves performing gas and oil development studies for Shell hubs in the world (not India) and coaching young graduate indian reservoir engineers. This is my first expat assignment so before here I only lived in Holland. However I did some few months internship in the US and did a 3-month project in Norway before. Languages are Dutch and English ofcourse and a tiny bit of German. Hobbies involve music, wine&dine, squash and card games (poker, bridge).
Amit Kumar G BE513 India
Managing Consultant
I manage IT projects and provide consultancy to customers in the Financial Services Sector. I have travelled mostly in Asian countries - Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Korea etc. I speak Hindi and English. Most of my time is spend in office . I am in Bangalore for a project and travel back and forth between Singapore and Bangalore.
Esther T BE512 Singapore
Homemaker
I just moved to Bangalore 2 weeks ago. My husband has been here for 2 months and he is a pilot for kingfisher. I am a trained barrister in UK and had just left my profession to join my husband in India.Currently, I have a small resort business in Thailand Chiang Mai. it is the River Ping Palace.I speak English, Mandarin, Japanese,alittle Spanish and french.My husband is Swiss-Italian.We will be here for at least a year.
Susan B BE511 Australia
Senior Tax Consultant
I work for KPMG Sydney and will be in the Bangalore office for 3 months (20 Aug to 16 Nov) then I will be travelling to the North of India for 1 month. I work in the Tax division. I have previously travelled to Germany (World Cup 06), Spain, France but have never lived overseas before. I love football (the real football), cricket, nice food and a few drinks at the pub and I'm pretty easy going in general and can strike up a conversation with most people.
John R BE510 UNITED STATES
Writer/Editor
I'm a freelance travel writer who moved to Bangalore with my partner in January 2006. In between some months back in the states and some time in Delhi and Chennai, we've been here since then, and will be here through next Jan. Don works with training/managing copyeditors at Macmillan. Our hobbies here include travel, reading, and cooking (Bengali fish curry's a fave at the moment).
Abhishek C BE509 India
Senior Project Manager
I'm originally from Mumbai and have been living and working in London for the last 8 years. Currently, I'm employed as a project manager for Symbian Software Ltd in London and have been living in Bangalore for the last 10 months. I will be working in Bangalore for another 8 months or so. I speak English, Hindi and understand a bit of Punjabi. My interests comprise swimming, wildlife, music, cricket and salsa.
KIRAN C BE507 UNITED STATES
I am currently living in VA, will soon be moving to Bangalore and will be dividing my time between the US and India. I am a US citizen but of Indian origin, I have lived in the US for 31 years, coming to live in BLR to live the good life! Even though I will not be employed in Bangalore, I do have a "zest for living' and love meeting people and having a good time!
Catherine S BE506 UNITED STATES
Program Liaison
I've been in Bangalore since March. This is my first overseas assignment. Love Bangalore, love my job. Want to explore more of Bangalore clubs and restaurants and art.
Tulika C BE504 India
Software Engineer
I work as a software professional in Microsoft. I have been in Bangalore for more than 3 years now. I have been to North Carolina, Charlotte for my internship and I am on this website to make friends and meet people. I can speak English and Hindi.
Susan C BE501 Malaysia
I am currently in the marketing line, and residing in Singapore with my husband. He will soon be posted to Bangalore to assist the cargo set-up in BLR, and I am really looking forward to relocating there. My husband is Indian and I am Chinese, we both love reading, travelling, swimming and chilling out/get-together with friends.
Nelson R BE500 UNITED STATES
Senior Tax Associate, Offshore Services
I'm definitely the explorer type. I'm originally from Colombia, South America. I attended Texas Tech University, and I studied for six months in Seville, Spain. I also studied 6 weeks in Paris and 6 weeks in London as part of a summer study abroad program. In all, I've traveled to over 20 countries, mostly in Europe. I speak Spanish and English fluently. My hobbies include traveling, reading books (especially history and biographies), and drinking beer. I will be in Bangalore through mid November training Indians on U.S. tax law and coordinating work between the operating offices in the U.S. and our office in Bangalore.
Andre T BE494 South Africa
Global Accounting - Unit Head
I arrived in Bangalore 3 months ago and will stay here for at least 3 years. My home is South Africa, though I have also worked in Europe. I am very into road running which can be quite difficult in Bangalore, but being a Nike fan - "I just do it" !
Benu S BE493 India
Managing Director
I head a Software Consulting and Development company. I've been in the city for 9 years. I've lived in Bangkok, USA & UK. I speak English, Hindi & Punjabi. Hobbies are painting, singing & traveling.
Kerstin T BE492 Germany
Offshore Service Manager
I moved to Bangalore in January 2007, working with Nestle. I have lived and travelled in India before through my job. Though I am based in Bangalore, I travel to Kolkata and Chennai once a month. I have also lived and worked in the UK, in Ireland and Spain before. During my travels I have seen most of the US, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. I love photography, experiencing different cultures, trying out restaurants and meeting up with people. I speak German, English, Spanish and a bit of French. I am also determined to learn Hindi and finally start Yoga.
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