Name: Roy Lu
Place of Birth: Suzhou, China
Date of Birth: June 12, 1970
At TU/e: From March 1997 till May 1999. Mechatronic Design, Stan Ackermans Institute
Current position: Senior SAP BI consultant

What are you doing now?
I am working as a senior SAP BI consultant, which means I implement SAP BI project for clients, mainly big internationals. It was my intention to do something software-related. I got a chance to enter the SAP world and I have always been enjoying that.

Was it difficult to find a job?
No, I was lucky that I could find a job easily because of the good job market at that time. I visited a career event in Utrecht (Carrièrebeurs) and got a job as result.

How do you reflect on your time at TU/e?
I wanted to study in the Netherlands. I heard from other Chinese students that Dutch people are open and nice to foreigners. Moreover, I liked to come to Europe because of its rich history and good environment. TU/e offered me the right program to study. I had a great time at the university, and during my stay I got the chance to learn the language and about Dutch culture.

What are your plans for the (near) future?
I would like to grow my company to a certain size and then to stay small. I’m considering introducing young graduates to the world of SAP. I don’t intend to go to another country. I do miss my family in China but I cannot return to China easily because my kids are growing up here. I like the friendliness of the Dutch people as well as the overall environment.