

I will be honestโI have not really gamed in what feels like near two decades. Apart from the occasional interaction with my phone games, I have not engaged with games in great detail in a long time. As Iโve grown professionally, Iโve come to appreciate the intricate ecosystems behind successful brands, and Xbox stands out as a beacon of innovation and strategy. When I was offered the opportunity to join the Xbox team for my summer MBA internship, I knew it was time to dive deeper into the brandโs story.
Playing Pinball last night took me back to my childhood-playing games like Pinball, Solitaire and Minesweeper on my mother’s computer. It made me think of my upcoming summer internship with Microsoftโs Xbox team; where I will be working as a Business Development Manager. This role resonates deeply with my journey from childhood gaming in Malawi to technology initiatives. I am excited to leverage my unique perspective as an African tech professional to enhance the gaming industry while contributing to innovation and global experiences.
I am so delighted to be one of 3 Malawians who are a part of the 33 young professionals selected for the first ever cohort of the UNDP Graduate Programme – what was a very competitive hiring process that invited 38,709 applications from allover the world.