Shortly after graduating from the Bachelor degree programme in Informatics at IMC Krems, Selin Meseli launched her career at PALFINGER, one of Austria's best-known industrial and technology companies. Having already gained valuable practical experience there during her studies, she successfully transitioned from internship and student employment into a full-time position. At the same time, she remains closely connected to her alma mater, supporting prospective students as an Alumni Ambassador and Programme Brand Ambassador.
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From the classroom to the SAP team
A direct transition from university to industry
Selin shares how she made the transition from student to professional and what her role at PALFINGER looks like today:
“After graduating with a bachelor degree in Informatics from IMC Krems in June 2026, I was able to continue my professional journey at Palfinger. During my studies, I had already gained valuable practical experience through my professional internship and a subsequent student position in SAP data quality.
Since August, I have been working as an SAP Process & Data Specialist within the Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) product line. My responsibilities include ensuring and further improving the quality of material master and E-BOM data in SAP S/4HANA, carrying out data cleansing activities, and supporting the implementation and development of internal data standards.
In this role, I work closely with design engineers, key users and colleagues from Global Engineering. What I enjoy most is the opportunity to apply the knowledge I gained during my Informatics studies to real-world challenges while continuously developing my professional expertise.
Working for an international technology leader
PALFINGER is one of the world's leading providers of innovative crane and lifting solutions. Working in an internationally active company gives me the opportunity to contribute to hands-on projects, take on responsibility and gain valuable experience in a global environment.
Staying connected to IMC Krems
Alongside my studies, I was actively involved in a range of activities at IMC Krems. As a student assistant in Marketing and Prospective student counselling, I represented the Bachelor degree programme Informatics at campus events, education fairs and school visits. This allowed me to support prospective students and their parents, answer questions and share first-hand insights into student life at IMC Krems.
Giving back to future students
Since graduating, I have continued supporting the IMC prospective student counselling and admission team as an Alumni Programme Brand Ambassador for the Informatics programme. I respond to enquiries from prospective students and regularly represent IMC Krems at education fairs and information events.
One particular highlight was taking part in the “Stuzubi” education fair in Munich, where I joined Wolfgang Kaltenbrunner (team coordinator info and admission at IMC Krems) in introducing prospective students to IMC Krems and the Informatics degree programme. What I value most is the personal interaction and the opportunity to share my own experiences as an IMC alumna while helping future students make informed decisions about their studies.”