Program: HF-Quinnipiac Hungarian American Business Leaders Scholarship
Year: 2022/23
Host Institution: Quinnipiac University
Quote: “With the theoretical background which I get from this program and hands–on work experience from American companies, I can improve my skillset and live up to the task to build a better world. I believe in delivering value in every possible way. The American culture of hard work and deep belief in the future can help us to deepen our nation’s connection both economically and culturally.”
Read his introduction here: hungaryfoundation.org
Miklos Leszko obtained a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Obuda University in 2020. During his bachelor studies, he gained experience in development and project management roles at Knorr–Bremse Fékrendszerek Kft and Vincotech Hungára Kft. At the end of his bachelor studies he earned a Campus Mundi Erasmus Scholarship at Hochschule Esslingen University of Applied Sciences and spent a semester in Esslingen am Neckar, Germany. After finishing his degree, he worked full–time as a sales support engineer at Reynaers Aluminium Kft in Hungary. He started his Master’s studies as a full–time Mechanical Engineering Modelling student at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics parallelly with his full–time job. He obtained his degree in Mechanical Engineering Modelling in 2022.
His technical skillset and interest in business drove him to take a role as an Aftersales Zone Manager at Ford Motor Company where he worked till he joined the Hungarian American Business Leaders Scholarship Program.