Introduction AI-powered Digital / IT transformation is driving the business goals of various organizations and there is no industry untouched by the tide of technology transformation. Though many enterprises across industries have taken their first step towards cloud or digitalization journeys, but they still struggle to have an optimized roadmap or achieving their milestones owing to multiple reasons - changing regulations, complex processes, talent pool, diverse capabilities, business-IT alignment etc. At Avanade Advisory, we look together for solutions that contribute to the transformations that our customers are going through in the current era. We work on various topics ranging from GenAI-driven business transformation, determining the best strategies for leveraging Generative AI (GenAI) through custom or tailored solutions like Copilot, CIO/CDO advisory to framing specific strategies in the domain of data and analytics, optimizing journey to the cloud, designing enterprise operating model and building best security frameworks. Come join us Are you an initiative-rich master’s student, interested in the latest developments and looking for a graduation internship? Then read on! Within Advisory, you will work on your research theme as a graduate student. You will work closely with our Market Units (Data & AI, Business Applications, Applications & Infrastructure) and other departments within Avanade. Advisory is a growing community and thinks along with our clients on a strategic level. We form advice on new business models, market developments and transformation processes. As specialists in innovative services, we guide clients with their digital transformation from the concept phase to the implementation. What you’ll do At Avanade Advisory, we look together for solutions that contribute to the transformations that our customers are going through in the current era. Below are few topics as examples (and not limited to) for the research themes - * Exploring future of AI driven business for optimizing business or growing our client’s business * Determining the best strategies for leveraging Generative AI (GenAI) through custom or tailored solutions like Copilot. * Most suitable Organizational operating models for GenAI adoption, whether centralized or decentralized, to ensure seamless integration and maximum impact. * Unlocking power of data while balancing data governance, control, and data sovereignty in large enterprises * Evolution and adoption of multi-cloud landscape transformation while balancing operational excellence (Cost control objectives, sustainability goals etc.) to spearhead digital transformation in enterprise. Deep diving into any of the themes, the approach usually involves looking at the problem statement with 3 pillar perspective: * People and organization: Overall organizational model optimization with enabling people and skill to make this successful * Process: What processes can be optimized or automated for achieving the goal. How are current processes involved / impacted and how will transformation impact governance of the process? Technology: How do the optimized architecture, right tools, dashboards, user access mechanism, platform governance, initiative-taking triggers etc. help in achieving the controlled and optimized transformation journey and enabling more secure, robust, agile and sustainable organization (based on the objective/ theme) Skills and experiences * Ability to solve complex problems and frame cohesive and concise executive message or story * Affinity for latest technologies (e.g. GenAI, Modern CRM, Cloud, Data management, Application modernization) and how they solve important problems for our customers and society About you * You have interest or experience to work with consultancy, innovation, product development, lean start-up, design thinking, funding, building a business case * You have interest or experience or done assignments in the field of Digital (IT) strategies, Digital transformation, Technology for Sustainability, Agile for enterprises Enjoy your career Some of the best things about working at Avanade  * Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)   * Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally   * Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth  * Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you      Find out more about some of our benefits [1] Employee Benefits at Avanade | Avanade A great place to work As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look! We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our [2] Inclusion & Diversity page.    Create a future for our people that focuses on  • Expanding your thinking   • Experimenting courageously   • Learning and pivoting     Inspire greatness in our people by  • Empowering every voice   • Encouraging boldness   • Celebrating progress      Accelerate the impact of our people by  • Amazing the client   • Prioritizing what matters    • Acting as one Learn more To learn more about Avanade check out these links: [3] LinkedIn [4] Inside Avanade Blog [5] Avanade Careers References Visible links 1. https://www.avanade.com/en/career/benefits 2. https://www.avanade.com/en/about-avanade/inclusion-and-diversity 3. https://www.linkedin.com/company/avanade 4. https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/inside-avanade 5. https://www.avanade.com/en/career We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Avanade believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants, or job seekers because of their race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protect group status as defined by law.