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Internships & Careers

YRC Worldwide Technologies Intern Program-
Connecting with Students for Experiential Learning

Through CONNECT we provide exposure to the latest in technology with practical applications and experience beyond the classroom. As an intern, you will:

• Participate in an in-depth orientation, including facility tours and demonstrations
• Get exposure to the latest in technology
• Experience a variety of challenging and rewarding assignments and projects
• Have opportunities for fun and networking through social activities
• Work with other interns and a diverse group of business professionals
• Learn the business and understand how technology fits into the big picture – experience the connection between work and corporate strategy
• Receive formal and informal feedback from those who want to help you grow and succeed
• Earn a competitive wage – we’ll even help you find the right kind of housing to
  meet your internship needs!

We’re committed to helping you succeed in your internship. Our professional staff will provide guidance and mentoring to help you grow professionally and personally and prepare you for the "real work" challenges of tomorrow.

Through CONNECT you will team up with other interns to work on a variety of assignments and projects. Projects are determined by our current business needs and are closely tied to the two groups that make up YRC Worldwide Technologies – Information Solutions and Technology Services.

Information Solutions

• Delivers state-of-the-art technology solutions
• Develops initiative-driven applications
• Provides data analysis and database administration
• Maintains and enhances existing applications
• Leverages the Internet and Intranet

Technology Services

• Ensures reliability, availability, and responsiveness of systems, networks, computing environments and applications
• Responsible for enterprise application architecture
• Provides Help Desk and Workstation support
• Responsible for all communications planning, design, installation and administration: Voice, Data, and Wireless

What does it take to CONNECT?
We’re interested in students who:

• Demonstrate the competencies that match our company’s values and are important for professional success – Teamwork, Communication, and Customer Focus
• Have technical knowledge – courses in Java, C++, COBOL, HTML, Network or Workstation experience are preferred
• Are academically strong – 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Show initiative, professional maturity and leadership

Careers

With the right combination of skills, today’s IT professionals can pursue career paths in areas such as:

• Application Development
• Information Solution Services
• Software & Technical Support
• Information Security
• Internet/Intranet Development
• Network Systems
• Customer Services
• Telecommunications
• Infrastructure Services
• Data Administration

Current Job Openings
View a list of current positions.

For more information, e-mail us at yrt_human_resources@yellowcorp.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V and require pre-employment drug testing.

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IT Executive Profiles

Michael J. Naatz
Executive Vice President, Chief Information and Service Officer
YRC Worldwide Inc.

As Chief Information and Service Officer, Mike Naatz is responsible for the strategic technology roadmap as well as the implementation of systems, infrastructure solutions, processes and programs that ultimately impact and serve YRC Worldwide customers and employees. He was named to the position in 2009.

Prior to his current position, Naatz served as Chief Integration Officer, where he led the enterprise-wide program management efforts in support of the successful integration of Yellow and Roadway. He will continue to be responsible for similar program management initiatives moving forward.

Naatz has more than 17 years of transportation and logistics experience spanning a variety of industries. Prior to joining YRC Worldwide, he served as Vice President and Chief Information Officer for USF. He joined USF in 1993 and held various management and executive positions in operations and information technology. He also held general management positions with SK Hand Tool and Westvaco.

Naatz received a Masters of Business Administration from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Illinois. He also earned a Certificate in Distribution Management from DePaul University. Naatz is a NPTC Certified Transportation Professional and member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City.

Suda Suvarna
Vice President, Application Development
YRC Worldwide Technologies

As Vice President of Application Development organization, Suda is responsible for providing innovative technology solutions for eCommerce/EDI, real-time Freight Movement, Transportation Network Optimization, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service/Call Center, Finance, HR/Payroll, Revenue Management functional areas such as Pricing, Rating, Invoicing, Credits, Collections, Billing, Cash/Payments, Revenue and Claims etc. The Application Development team is also responsible for providing Analytical Solutions including Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse strategy. Suda was appointed as the Vice President of Application Development in August 2007.

Suda has 25 years of international experience in the IT industry spanning 4 countries in multiple industries and business domains. Suda has also been in a similar capacity with Enterprise Rent-a-Car, the largest Car Rental Company in North America. During his 10 years of service at Enterprise, Suda held various responsibilities spanning Application Development and the Shared Services organization within the Information Technology organization. Before joining Enterprise, Suda had invested nearly 14 years of his career in the IT consulting practice mainly with Accenture and Ernst & Young. Suda has also led a business unit with P&L responsibilities when he was the General Manager for a Tier 2 international technology consulting firm operating in several countries. The overall responsibilities included coordination with Sales, Delivery, Operations, Relationship Management and Finance.

Suda holds a post graduate Diploma in Computer Management and a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from University of Bombay, India.

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