Vikram A BE224 India
Strategy Consultant
Hi, I’m a Strategy Consultant at Honeywell. I’m an MBA from the US & have lived there for close to 5 years. I just got back from Seattle. I’m in charge of developing regional strategies for Honeywell. I speak four languages – English, Hindi, Punjabi, Oriya & am now learning French. I unwind - reading (ayn rand, jd salinger, joseph heller, mario puzo…), painting (abstract) & getting some good beer! I’m into cricket big time!
Zac S BE223 UNITED KINGDOM
Technical Manager
Hi, I m a Technical Manager for a UK retailer based in the sourcing office in Bangalore. from Wolverhampton in the UK would love to catch up a drink and chat
Edward Y BE222 UNITED STATES
Regional Director
Hello, I was born in Motown USA, grew up in Florida, and moved to Austin, TX where I worked for Dell. Inc. for 7 years. As an American, I grew up only speaking questionable English, but now have some limited Chinese in the language arsenal (such as Yes, No, Turn Right, Kill it, etc.). Hobbies include relaxing, traveling, photography, graphic design, golf, stockpiling MP3s, and automobiles. After moving to Asia, I found myself involved with Karaoke more than I care to discuss.
Emilie V BE221 France
Finance Counsel
Hi, I have been working with 3M for one and half year as financial counsel.
I am french, speaking a little german and spanish and i am learning hindi.
My hobbies include dancing, travelling, reading and horse riding.
Fahaad S BE219 UAE
Operations Manager
Hi, I have been living in bangalore for a while, heading the off-shore development center for an American Company which is into IT/BPO services. Very excited to become a member and meet the other expats in the community. Look forward to meeting and speaking with all of you.
Kaushik S BE218 India
Associate - Creative
Hi, Well, I m basically a fun person. Born here, brought up in NYC, came back to India 6 years ago. Lived in Italy for 6 months in 2004. I work at a firm that promote all forms of original art. A massive part of what we do is produce plays and concerts all over India and the Middle East. I have been in the "Professional" theatre scene ever since I came back to India. I have been trained in various forms of theatre by Andrew Lloyd Weber, Ellen Stewart, Meera Syal, Maxine Klein, Richard Schechner, Rhodessa Jones, and Vito Taufer. Languages - English, Hindi, Italian
Music Tastes - Chart/Pop, Soul, Blues, Classical, Jazz, Country & Western. Hobbies - T.V., Theater, Films, Clubbing, Bars, Art, Entertaining at home, Dogs
Sports - Swimming, Windsurfing, Sailing, Skiing, Blading, Hiking, Climbing, Extreme sports, Yoga.
Sushma P BE217 India
Behavioral Training Consultant
Hi there, I moved to Bangalore in Dec 2005 from Bombay. I work with Wipro as a Behavioral skills trainer, my area of expertise being cultural diversity and language training. I have lived in England for 10 years and the US for 4 yrs. While I consider myself a Third Culture kid (as many people in this group are), I would say Bombay is home. I speak English and Hindi. I enjoy stimulating conversation, nature, and being outdoors, travelling (of course), reading well into the night, playing loud music, singing when no-one s around and dancing- anywhere and everywhere.
Nowicki C BE216 FRANCE
PILOT
Hello, I work for Kingfisher Airlines as captain on ATR until April 07. I am interested in playing squash in bangalore. I speak French and English. Look forward to meeting everyone.
Laura N BE215 UNITED STATES
Marketing - Executive
Hi, I m originally from Austin, Texas, and just graduated last may from Georgetown University a with a BS dual major in Marketing and International Business, dual minor in Economics and Spanish. Now I work at Infosys in the Marketing Department as part of a pilot program to "internationalize" their market strategy and headquarter s demographics. I currently run a branding flagship program and tackle controversial HR issues with the global talent pool. I love exploring, this past year I ve visited the Panama Canal, studied abroad in Hong Kong and China, re-created Alex Garland s The Beach in Thailand, and minitrekked through Nepal. I also like to dabble in astrophysics and sustainable development.
John B BE214 UNITED KINGDOM
Managing director
Hi, This is my first time working outside the UK. I have travelled extensively on business trips but have not stayed anywhere for any extended period. I have been in Bangalore since the begining of December 2005. As well as english I speak a small amount of french. My wife has accompanied me this month and plans to stay at least untill the end of May.
Jason C BE212 Australia
SW Manager
Hi, I have been working with the ANZ Bank for 4.5 years in Melbourne and have recently accepted a position in Bangalore for 18 months. I will be moving with my wife and two daughters. We are Australian and English is our only language. We love travelling and enjoy meeting new friends. Other hobbies include hiking, sport (any kind), eating out etc.
David H BE210 UNITED KINGDOM
MD
Hello, I am out here from the UK with my wife to set up a business within the next 2 years, we have travelled to many places but never to work. We would like some guidence on how to maximise and enjoy our time as expats.
Penny N BE209 UNITED KINGDOM
Team leader/ Data specialist
Hi, I am here on 1 year assignment, working at Reuters as Data Specialist and supervisor. There are a few expats here but would be good to meet some non Reuters people. I have lived abroad before (France, Germany and Australia) but no where quite like India! I enjoy most sports, shopping, arts and love socialising - so keen to meet some like minded souls.
Jaydeep C BE208 UNITED KINGDOM
Analyst
Hi, I m working as an analyst for Unitus, a company that helps microfinance institutions gain greater capacity and capital. Microfinance is about providing financial services to the poor - it s a proven development tool for helping people out of poverty. I have lived in the UK & Germany. I speak English, German & Bengali. Hobbies include running, keeping fit & going out with friends.
Russ H BE207 UNITED KINGDOM
Engineering Manager
Hi, I ve just arrived in Bangalore and will stay about two years working on a communications satellite project with the indian space agency. I ve spent the last 17 years in France, most recently in Paris and in that time have taken several short term postings around the world, USA, Russia, Japan - hobbies include scuba diving, motorcycling and swimming.
Alfred C BE206 HongKong/Singapore
Director
Hello, have been here in Bangalore for the last 7 months. Beside setting up our liaison office for our modular furniture trade. I am planning for my little hotel investment to cater for all the foreign visitors. Also making use of the time here to explore further business oppourtunities.
Yatin M BE205 Kenya
Sales/Marketing Head
Hi, I am from Kenya. I am a member of owner family of our company Power Technics Limited in Kenya and have set-up a subsidiary company Switchgear and Control Technics Private Limited in Bangalore. I have been in Bangalore for about one and a half years now. The other countries I have lived in are Kenya, UK, USA. I am fluent in Kiswahili, Gujarati, Hindi. Now I am learning Kannada and Tamil.
Lin C BE204 UNITED STATES
Research & Development Lab
Hi, I m newly arrived in Bangalore to set up Accenture s new R&D Lab for India. I will be here for about two years. Although I m a very happy American, I have lived most of my adult life outside the US - in different places in France, in London, and in Scotland. I ve also spent a lot of time in Korea and Japan. I speak fluent French and American English, pretty decent Spanish, can follow along in German (mostly), and can order noodles and say "please" and "thank you" in Japanese. I sing and play guitar, I love bicycles of all sorts, and I read and watch movies like a fiend.
Kendra C BE202 UNITED STATES
Cross Cultural Trainer
I am from the U.S. and have lived in Bangalore for 4 months now. I work as a cross cultural trainer and my interests include yoga, spirituality, reading, and traveling. I have lived in Australia, England and Guatemala and speak English and Spanish. Currently I am trying to learn Hindi, as well as some Tamil and Kannada.
Katja Karoline K BE200 Germany
Yoga-Instructor
Hello, after completing my masters in landscape architecture I moved to Bangalore to practise vaastu shastra. That was eight years ago. Meanwhile I have become a yoga instructor as well. Originally from Germany I speak German and, well, English. I enjoy living in India and feel enriched by its diversity. I like being my own boss, enjoy good food, the company of friendly people and many more beautiful things in life.
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