Day 4 – IBM CSC China 30 Kickoff, Customer meeting and Xi’an City Wall bike riding

IBM CSC China 30 Official Picture

Today was a day where we were with a high level expectation. It is the kick-off day in our #IBMCSC China. The first time that we will meet the NGO (ONG) organization that we will work with. Our team expectation was really high. All customer will be in a conference meeting room and the kickoff had the follow agenda:

-        IBM CSC Program Presentation

-        NGO (ONG) Participants Introduction

-        IBM CSC Team Introduction

-        Projects Introduction

-        #IBMCSC China Program Picture

It was a very formal event, as you can see by our dressing style. Also some media channels from China were covering the event.

After we had a lunch together to know the team we will have to work with. It was a very good lunch at the Hotel Restaurant.

After we had a working session in the afternoon. In our project with the GDS CGO (ONG) organization, the described their mother organization (SRAWF – Shanxi Research Association for Women and Family) history and also a little bit about their history.  It was a very heavy day. I am tired.

To relax, Shen Shou and Paul invited us to go to Xi’an City Wall to do a bike ride. It was a fantastic opportunity. Our ride was about 14 kilometers and it took around 1:40 minutes. The city is so beautiful. The mix of the ancient architecture with the modern building is phenomenal. It was a great pleasure. On this ride, there were myself, Abhay, Andy, Irena, Shen Shuo and Paul.

After we had lunch together and had some drinks, before going back to the hotel to refresh to our first meeting at customer site tomorrow. Today I had the opportunity to try the Chinese Hamburger. It is a hamburger made with Pork meat. It is delicious!

Chopsticks Machine

Chinese Hmaburguer