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Meet … Wilco Verhoef
12/08/2015 | Written by: Think Blog redactie (0cB)
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Starting the day with a game of table football gives insight into the working atmosphere at IBM. Peering across the table, you can see the concentration and dedication in my colleagues’ eyes. Straight faces, revealing a hint of nerves, reminding you that the only option is to win. Your pride is at stake, everyone watching is aware. A match should not be taken lightly. Trembling, sweaty hands are waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Total concentration for long periods is required to remain in control of the ball. Playing with a colleague makes table football a team effort; coordination is required for perfect play. Every clunking sound of a successful shot on goal is followed by instant satisfaction and a renewed excitement.
Those characteristics all relate to the projects and values of being an IBMer. Commitment and dedication represent the core values of IBM as an organization. Trust is placed in our fellow IBMer. Even as interns, we receive responsibility over managing potential game-changing projects, with a real client involved. Cooperation in IBM is not limited by our project, or by national boundaries. Every employee can easily get in contact with any other employee. Finally, we live by a work hard, play hard mentality.
I am a Computer Science student from Leiden University. This summer, I am one of the lucky students taking part in the IBM Extreme Blue internship in Amsterdam.
I feel proud being part of such an innovative, international and cooperative community. I am proud to be an IBMer.
Wilco Verhoef
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