(Who I am)

Salman Shaik

Studying now: MSc Business Administration, 2nd semester, HSLU
Based in: Lucerne, Switzerland, since February 2026
From: Sattenapalli, Andhra Pradesh, India
Background: Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering, major in IoT

(My story)

I grew up in a small town called Sattenapalli in Andhra Pradesh, India, and moved to Bengaluru, Karnataka, where I completed my Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering from 2021 to 2025.

Along the way I realised that technology is only the building part. Selling it, running it and deploying it in the market needs business acumen. Combining technical and business skills is the best decision I have ever made.

In February 2026 I moved to Lucerne, Switzerland. I am now in the second semester of my Master of Science in Business Administration, majoring in Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship, at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU).

After several technical projects and consulting research projects, I am now working on a real client SME consulting project and a healthcare research consulting project. That experience made my direction clear: I want to work in consulting.

(Languages)

TeluguMother tongue
HindiMother tongue
EnglishFluent (C1)
GermanA2, improving

(How I work)

Optimistic

I look at the bright side first, then work out how to fix the bad side. Instead of focusing on the problem, I focus on the solution.

Always improving

Self-improvement is what I follow. No matter how good I am, I can always improve.

Social

I love meeting new people, having meaningful conversations, and sharing opinions on a broad range of topics.

(Community)

I am an active member of ESN Luzern and in charge of its media club, which I recently initiated to promote and market ESN Luzern. Working with ESN is one of my best experiences: we help exchange, full-time and local students make their life in Lucerne easier, by organising trips, events and gatherings where they make friends.

(Outside work)

Outside work I do photography and cinematography, and I plan to shoot a short film with my friends soon. You can see my work on Instagram.

(Education)

HSLU

2026 to today, Lucerne, Switzerland

Master of Science in Business Administration

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU). Major in Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship

2021 to 2025, Bengaluru, India

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering

Presidency University. Major in Internet of Things