Alumni
ALUMNI FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD
Victoria Reimann | 2012 – CONNECT Intern from Germany
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Victoria, an intern from Germany, was studying Journalism and Media Management at the University of Magdeburg. She applied for the Connect internship as soon as she heard of it through a friend.
“Wow, where do I begin? Well firstly India is a beautiful place where you will find everything from the thriving ancient culture to a budding electronic dance music scene. You can travel from one state to the next and wonder if you’re in the same country – there’s that much variety. I know I’ll come back for sure as soon as I get the time!
Connect has also been a fun experience, I got to learn many useful things which will definitely help me in the future. Thank you Extentia!” |
Yan Vishnepolsky | 2012 – CONNECT Intern from the US
Yan is of Russian decent and was brought up in the US. He had lived in India for a few years when he heard of the Connect program and was eager to join. He also had prior experience working as an Oracle DBA and also as a Business Analyst for an investment banking company.”I have been in India for a few years now and I have loved every minute of it. My family is originally from Russia but I was born and brought up in the US. I will always remember my time with the company. Thank you Extentia, for your warmth and guidance.”
Mehaerun Simaa | 2012 – CONNECT Intern from Singapore
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Mahaerun was in her fourth year for a Bachelors in Business Management at Singapore Management University, majoring in; Marketing and Law. Having been to India before, she could not wait to return and joined Extentia’s marketing team through the Connect program.”My first trip was to Punjab in 2009; to build a library for school children in Gurdaspur. Second, was for an Internship with TATA, and the third is with Extentia. Pune is wonderful city, with a growing nightlife and a laid back feel, and I really enjoyed working there, with all my friends at Extentia.” |
Rebecca Chan SukLum | 2012 – CONNECT Intern from Singapore
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Rebecca was a second year student from Singapore Management University, from the School of Information Systems. She interned as a QA for a short stint in the Connect program.”Without the opportunity given by Extentia, I may never have had a chance to visit India and experience for myself the beauty of it all. Personally, I feel that the beauty of India lies in the randomness of things, where at unexpected corners, you find intriguing things. The beautiful rolling hills with the shimmering blue waters are in stark contrast with the hustle and bustle of the city life, which adds to the charm. Working at Extentia has been an enriching working experience for me. Along the way, I met really nice people who never failed to make my day. Whenever I needed help, there was always someone I can count on. I’ll always remember to Do more and Be more, as they say in Extentia.” |
Deyang Chan | 2012 – CONNECT Intern from Singapore
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Deyang was in his 3rd year at Singapore Management University, pursuing his Bachelor’s in Information Systems. He joined the Connect program as a QA intern at Extentia.“Extentia welcomed me with a lot of warmth, and made sure that I was comfortable. I was given many opportunities to contribute and have gained invaluable knowledge as well. India is a great place to visit. I’ve travelled all over Asia but have never been there before, and it’s stunning. Travelling here is a lot of fun, and adapting to the environment has be an enriching experience.” |
Inez Cahyani | 2012 – CONNECT Intern from Singapore
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Inez had a relatively short stint with Extentia, of only eleven weeks as a QA intern. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems from SMU, and heard of the Connect program through a friend.“I really enjoyed my stay here. People are sincere, curious, and helpful. Everyone works hard and it is encouraging to see many staying until late evening, still retaining the smile on their faces in spite of the long day. The XPL: cricket match and quiz spiced up working life and through those events, I witnessed what made Extentia different from other companies. Just as in a family, there is a culture of looking out for one another, and to criticize with good intention when necessary. India has charmed me, and I will definitely be back. Thank you Extentia for this opportunity. Keep doing more and being more!” |
Paola Gori | 2012 – CONNECT Intern from Italy
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Now having a Master’s in Management Engineering, Paola came to Extentia through Connect and stayed for half a year.“These 6 months went very fast and I believe this happens when you feel so good in one place.
It was an amazing and unforgettable time for me at Extentia, I had the chance to meet so many wonderful people, learn a lot of new things and enjoy during the events. I could not ask for more. I will surely come back sooner or later!” |
Wolfgang Biersack | 2012 – CONNECT Intern from Germany
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A graduate from the University of Applied Science, with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Wolfgang heard of Connect through a friend. He decided to apply and came to India to live in a different country while acquiring knowledge and skills.”I live in a small village near the city of Regensburg (Bavaria) where I recently graduated from. I arrived in Pune and received a warm welcome into my new home and the company as well. I mostly supported the marketing and the business development teams, and my skills in these subjects have improved greatly. I thank everyone who has been a part of this journey, who taught me to ‘Do more, be more’. Thank you Extentia!” |
Loenhard Melzer | 2012 – CONNECT Intern from Germany
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Leonhard had just finished the second year of his Bachelor’s degree in Information Engineering was really happy Extentia accepted him as an intern. He had previously worked as a software developer for web applications.”Extentia and India, great combination! Extentia’s relaxed environment and India’s fun people made for a really pleasant internship. I contributed to many projects, including the new company website and am very proud to have been a part of Extentia Information Technology. The entire Connect experience has been fun, and I really recommend it!” |
Alexander Sauer | 2012 – CONNECT Intern from Germany
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Hailing from a small city called Wurzburg in Bavaria, Germany, Alex was a second-year student of business information systems and was focused on e-commerce (SEO, web-developement, marketing, etc.). He joined the Connect program to sharpen his skills and experience India.”I had a great time in Extentia, contributing to more than one department and learning a lot in the process. India is a great country, we did our best to explore it, both on foot and on our bikes, traveling far and wide and experiencing the rich cultures that thrive there. I’d love to go back and I know some part of my heart will always be in Pune.” |
Adita Dwiputrianti | 2012 – CONNECT Intern from Indonesia
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Adita was pursuing a Bachelor’s in Communication from the University of Diponegoro in Indonesia. When she was offered the chance to join Extentia as a marketing intern, she jumped at the chance.”I came to India in January, and have worked as a marketing trainee at Mapro Foods Pvt Ltd in Mahabaleshwar (near Pune) for 6 months. Mahabaleshwar is such a peaceful place!
I really enjoyed being in India, the culture there is amazing! I came back to India once, and I’d surely come back sooner or later! Dhanyavad Extentia! (Thank you Extentia!)” |
Sandra Ganapragasam | 2012 – CONNECT Intern from Singapore
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Pursuing her Bachelor’s in Communication Studies, Sandra hoped to find a great international internship program that could help her grow both professionally and as a person. Her search ended with Connect and she signed up immediately.“India’s blessed me in countless ways and everyone at Extentia has been so kind to me. I will really miss the wonderful hospitality that I’ve experienced. At the same time, I will also miss the lovely little baby goats I see sashaying down the streets of Mundhwa and the lovely delicious mangoes. Thank you for all the laughter and good times. Thank you also to all those who’ve patiently guided me at work.” |
Alexis Prevot | 2012 – CONNECT Intern from France
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Alexis was a French intern studying at the European Institute of Information technology. Eager for an internship outside of Europe, he enrolled in the Connect internship program, through which he found a place in Extentia’s Design Team.“I joined Extentia as a Design Studio intern. This is the first time that I’ve left Europe and it’s been a very good experience. I find that India is a very beautiful country and people are friendly. Working in Extentia has been fun and enlightening, and I’ve learned many new skills after coming here!” |
Kerem Balci | 2012 – CONNECT Intern from Turkey
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Kerem from Turkey was studying computer engineering when there came a need for him to take up an internship. He decided Connect was perfect for his needs as it fit all the qualities he was looking for in an internship.“My experiences in India will never be forgotten, the country has a every rich culture. Extentia too was fun, and I made many friends there and enjoyed the work environment. I’d definitely try to come back to India again if I was given the chance.” |
Daniela Weber | 2012 – CONNECT Intern from Germany
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Daniela was pursuing her Bachelor’s in Media Informatics when she heard of Extentia’s Connect program. Eager to improve her skills, she joined Extentia’s QA team.“During my time here, I got to know India as a colorful country with very lovely people, having great diversity within the culture and the countryside. Thank you to all of you for having given me such a wonderful time in Extentia. I have enjoyed working here a lot and I have gained many valuable experiences. I definitely can say that coming to India was one of the best decisions of my life.” |
Widad Hatini | 2011 – CONNECT Intern from Singapore
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After completing a six month exchange program in Korea, Widad Hatini sought another challenging opportunity to hone her corporate skills. She had the chance to do so before beginning a new semester at Singapore Management University, where she studies Psychology and Corporate Communications. Extentia’s Connect internship program in Business Development was everything she expected and more. “My stint at Extentia was an enriching and eye-opening experience. It gave me the opportunity to work on real world projects and provided the hands-on project experience no textbook or exams could teach. It also allowed me to gain exposure to the business and organizational practices in India. The working environment was wonderful and I feel blessed to have had great supervisors who were patient in assisting and guiding me throughout the course of my internship. I am definitely thankful to Extentia for providing me with such a wonderful opportunity because it has definitely helped me in developing a global perspective and has improved my cultural competency”. |
Harald Stoll | 2011 – CONNECT Intern from the Netherlands
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Harald studied International Business and Management at Saxion HS Enschede. He then decided to enhance his social media management skills through the Connect program. The 6 months he spent in Extentia’s marketing team also contributed to the research he is doing for his thesis. “Having worked at several companies around the world, Extentia came as a breath of fresh air to me. The work+play environment made me feel at home from day one, when we were asked to participate in the company’s anniversary with a performance. Over the months I spent with Extentia, they gave me the room to work on whatever I felt comfortable with, whilst adding responsibilities that matched my skills and ambitions. Considering my short period with Extentia, I could not have asked for more than the numerous projects and responsibilities I was entrusted with. I felt listened to and understood, my contribution was noticed in the company’s day to day dealings and results”. |
Rachel Boey | 2011 – CONNECT Intern from Singapore
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Rachel, while pursuing a BSc in Computer Science decided to gather professional experience. A student at Nanyang Technological University, she interned at Extentia as a Quality Assurance Engineer Intern for 6 months. “During my internship, I had a great time and a fruitful experience working both with my project team and Extentia as a whole. I was always given opportunities to take up different roles which helped me polish my skills and expertise in my field. Furthermore, Extentia really supports its employees’ development, be it at work, personal development or even creativity. There is always room for ones own ideas and suggestions. I truly appreciate how Umeed and his team have molded Extentia into a vibrant and engaging company to work in. If Extentia ever sets up a company in Singapore, I will definitely apply to work there as I really like the work atmosphere. I also traveled around India. It was both an incredible and pleasant experience. I went to many wonderful and fantastic cities. I even took up the challenge to travel alone around India for two weeks. I will always fondly remember the sights that I had saw and will spread good words about Extentia to everyone I know”. |
Daniel Wolfenstetter | 2011 – CONNECT Intern from Germany
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Daniel worked as an Automobile Salesman at the German company Roell Gruppe for a year. He then chose to gain international experience in business development at Extentia Information Technology, while he is doing his Bachelor of international business administration. “My 6 months internship in the Business Development team was a great experience. It gave me the chance to gain international working skills and to interact with people all over the world. The team gave me interesting tasks and it was always possible to get answers whenever I had questions. The many activities that Extentia offered during the CONNECT intern program made it possible to get fantastic insights into Indian culture. As an Extentia intern, you are not a visitor; you are a part of the Extentia family”. |
Keefe Tan | 2011 – CONNECT Intern from Singapore
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Keefe is a student at Singapore Management University, majoring in Information Systems Management and Operations Management. He worked in Extentia as a Quality Assurance Engineer in the Delivery team for 3 months. “Awesome! That would be how I would describe my journey with Extentia in one word. Right from day one, the cozy work environment made me feel at home and part of the Extentia family. This facilitated my learning from the dedicated professionals there and I definitely gained invaluable work experience which will help me go a long way in the future. Getting to live in India was an eye-opening experience in itself and thanks to Extentia’s focus on cultural exchange; I also gained great insight into the wonderful Indian culture. I will be back!” |
Elodie Coquelin | 2011 – CONNECT Intern from France
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Elodie studies International Business at INSEEC Paris Business School, France. She interned at Extentia Information Technology in the marketing department. “I interned at Extentia to complete my Master’s in International Business. I worked in the marketing department, where I was assigned different tasks such as monitoring the performance of Extentia’s sites and micro-sites and improving their visibility. I also had the opportunity to work with colleagues of other teams on various projects. I learnt a lot of different things thanks to them, some of them being software engineers, developers, etc. Besides work, I enjoyed my life in India by having the chance to meet some amazing people thanks to whom I discovered much more than what I knew about India, its culture and its languages”. |
Tilila El Moujahid | 2010 – CONNECT Intern from Morocco
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“As a computer Science student, I heard a lot about the advances of the IT sector in India and was eager to experience it myself. I hoped to learn a lot from this internship at Extentia and I have to say that I did! The internship was well structured and I joined various challenging projects and worked with different teams. I learned the importance of communication, accountability and efficiency as well as being an autodidact, so work wise this internship at Extentia surpassed my expectations!
Work set aside, I had a lot of fun during my time in India. I lived with other Extentia interns who were all from different countries and had different backgrounds. We had great time doing so many activities together, going out, travelling, cooking, organizing events, etc. In addition, “incredible” India is a very special and surprising place in all aspects; it is definitely worth the visit!” |
Theresa Khoury | 2010
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Theresa came in-between her engineering with business studies, to work 6 month for our marketing department and directly with the CEO. “My internship with Extentia was a unique, beautiful experience! Starting with a nice welcome, ongoing help and support in daily, also not work related situations, to all the rich work experience I gained in that company. Extentia is so experienced, professional and still personal; I have learned so many things about marketing, IT and other from them. There was always place for own ideas and suggestions and I found many friends there. Also India was the right decision to go to. It was a pleasure to get to know it´s beautiful culture and all the nice people living in this country. Hope to come back soon!!” |
Jamshid Mavalwalla | 2010 – CONNECT Intern from Canada
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Jamshid Mavalwalla interned in Extentia’s Marketing/Sales team. He was an undergraduate when he joined Connect, studying Economics with a specialization in International Trade.
“I can honestly say that it was a pleasure working at Extentia. I’ve learned quite a bit and will definitely use this knowledge in the future. I would like to thank everyone that has helped me, but also like to give special mention to those I closely worked with: Abhinav Kottalgi, Sandip Mistry, Gaurav Vaidya, Preeti Gupte, and Venkat Srinivasan. They encouraged me to take up new challenges and made it very easy for me to integrate into the team.
I wish all of Extentia the very best and thank you for all the great memories.” |
Manuela Holz | 2009 – CONNECT Intern from Germany
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Manuela studied Business Administration at the Technical University of Chemnitz and joined Connect in her final semester.
“I was looking for possibilities to broaden my knowledge about other countries, customs, their ways of life, and languages while still being a student. After 6 months at Extentia (= 185 days = 1850 hours = 111000 minutes of fun and joy) I sadly have to leave the place I came to be so familiar with and head back home to my family (which is awaiting me anxiously).
However, I will certainly also leave a family behind – all you guys that I came to meet at Extentia. It has been a wonderful time with you – always full of joy, fun, challenges, but never sad or frustrating.
I can’t express my gratitude enough for having got the chance to be a part of the Extentian family.” |
Andreas Fuchs | 2009
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Andreas is a student of “International Business Management and Foreign Trade” at the University of Applied Science in Worms, Germany. After his intermediate diploma he joined our Extentia family in September 2009 and worked for 5 months in the Marketing and Business Development Department. Hey says: “As the ad for an internship in Indian was published on my Universities website it was clear for me that I will do my practical foreign semester in this incredible country!” Furthermore it was not his first time in India. He has already been there for a round trip in 2007. ” But to live and work there for almost half a year is a quiet different and very good experience which I will never regret in my life”, Andreas admits and continuous: ” Thanks to Extentia, I learned a lot about the Indian business behavior and I could establish many interesting contacts”. After his internship he will go back to Germany and complete his studies. In 2011 he will hold his diploma in “International Business Management”. |
Isabell Alber | 2009
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Josef Niedermayer | 2009
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Josef worked at Extencore for five months having completed his “Vordiplom” at the University of Applied Sciences, Rosenheim. Themed with enthusiasm, working and living in India, Josef undertook an internship position at Extencore Solutions in the engineering department with priorities in CAD modeling and drafting. |
Ajantha Kumarathas | 2009
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Ajantha studied international aligned Business, so she seeked to get to know an other country with it´s culture and work environment. She came to India to join and enjoy our marketing team for four month. Ajantha: “With lots of high expectations I came to India and I have to say, I leave this country with lots of nice experiences, memories, friends, and colleagues. I came to Extentia without much experience in marketing, but now I am proud to say how much knowledge I have developed. I would also like to thank Extentia for giving me more insight into the IT world. The working environment was wonderful and I am happy to be a part of the Extentia family. I never felt like an intern during my entire internship. The tasks which were assigned to me were challenging and I really had fun working on them. One of the highlights for me was being a part of the business and customer meetings. Even after the meetings, my opinions were asked. An internship at Extentia means expanding your knowledge by having fun in a familiar atmosphere.” |
Robert Klucevsek | 2009
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Robert came from Boston to spend six months with Extentia via Northeastern University’s international co-op program. There, he worked in both the graphic design and the marketing departments. “When I landed in Mumbai one rainy night in monsoon season, India was a new, different and intimidating place. Luckily, Extentia’s welcome was warm and it wasn’t long until I felt comfortable in my new home. This really made my transition into this new world (for me) a great one. Professionally, this internship will most likely prove to be extremely beneficial to my future career, as I was allowed to work on numerous projects in both graphic design and marketing. Personally, my stay in Pune has had an effect on me paralleled by almost nothing in my life. The city is a beautiful fusion of old and new India, and I’ve loved taking on the impossible challenge of trying to decipher it all. Further, traveling throughout this beautiful country, from the buzzing nightlife of Mumbai to the serene backwaters of Kerala, was the fulfillment of a dream I was never sure I would realize.” Robert Klucevsek’s Extentia CONNECT experience is featured on News@Northeastern. |
Matt Quadros | 2009
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As a Computer Science and Electrical Engineering student Matt Quadros joined Extentias team. He found it difficult to describe his time at Extentia, as in his opinion “one moment may be calm, and the next I’ll be rushing to meet a deadline. One day I’ll be developing a website, and the next I’ll be making Youtube videos. The work environment at Extentia is friendly and dynamic. My responsibilities have been numerous, and have helped me develop a wide range of useful skills. As my last internship before I return to the U.S. and graduate, Extentia has given me many memories that I’ll never forget. The experience of building a website from the ground up, launching, and watching it grow was a first for me, and one that I’ll never forget. Working in a culture so different from where I am from has taught me many things about the global work environment. Working with an international team of engineers and programmers to build servers and software was both technically challenging and rewarding. There was a lot of fun around the office, and it was great to celebrate traditions and holidays with my coworkers. Despite being so culturally different, the other workers at Extentia have made me always feel welcome. India has been an incredible experience. Having the chance to spend the weekends in wonderful and fantastic locations is one that never be passed up. Working at Extentia has given me a chance to explore Indian culture as well as work in it. It was difficult at first but with the support of my colleagues, I managed to learn a lot while having an exciting and unforgettable six months. There is never a dull moment working for Extentia. I’ll remember fondly the sights that I’ve experienced and the people I’ve met along the way on this incredible internship. |
