Testimonials

I didn’t expect to leave an internship in tears — but here I am. Not tears of relief, but tears of gratitude, growth, and the realisation that some experiences quietly change how you see your future.

I recently completed my internship as a Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement Intern at Vacupack, and from day one, it felt special.

Vacupack does not just speak about excellence. You see it in its standards, people, systems, and the recognition proudly displayed across its walls. Being trusted to contribute to that standard, even as an intern, was a privilege I did not take lightly.

In this role, I was not observing from the sidelines. I was involved in GMP inspections, internal audits, documentation review, quality checks, Kaizen initiatives, and production-floor monitoring. I learned to see the production floor not just as a set of tasks, but as a living system where every person, process, and detail matters.

What stood out most was Vacupack’s culture.

The gap between the office and the factory floor simply does not exist here. Operators are heard, respected, and trusted. Their observations become Kaizen actions. Their daily challenges become opportunities for improvement. That kind of culture is built through leadership, intention, and genuine respect for people.

A special thank you to Cindy León, QA and OHS Officer, my mentor, guide, and role model.

Thank you for investing in me with so much patience, care, and purpose. You did not just teach me how to complete tasks. You helped shape the graduate and professional I want to become.

Thank you also to Jesse Choeun, Kaizen Officer, for showing me how powerful continuous improvement can be. A small change, made with intention, can create a meaningful impact.

And to Ali Tavazoei, General Manager, thank you for the words you shared during my exit interview. Being told that I was one of the rare interns you had encountered, understood complex systems, and showed leadership qualities is something I will carry for a long time.

Those words made me proud, but more importantly, responsible to keep growing, learning, and bringing that same care and curiosity into every space I enter next.

To Adam Farhat, Pema Deki, Kiruja, Vinod, Alvin, Lian, Peng, Nazia and everyone who welcomed me onto the floor every day, thank you for your kindness, patience, and guidance. You made me feel like I truly belonged.

To the entire Vacupack family, thank you for shaping more than my skills. You shaped my standards, my mindset, and my understanding of what a great workplace culture can look like.

I leave with more than experience on a CV

I leave with a standard I intend to carry forward

To organisations and professionals in QA, Food Safety, Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement, I would love to connect, contribute, and grow in this space

This is only the beginning.

-Bashirah Saleem

My internship at Vacupack was a valuable experience that gave me the opportunity to apply what I had learned at university in a real manufacturing environment.

Throughout my internship, I was able to work closely with engineers and operators and gain hands-on experience with troubleshooting production equipment, analysing machine and production data, developing SOPs and troubleshooting guides, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. I also had the opportunity to explore ways of improving how machine breakdown information is recorded and accessed, including the idea of a future AI-based kiosk to make troubleshooting information easier for operators to find.

What I enjoyed most about the internship was being given the opportunity to work on real problems and take responsibility for my own work. It helped me understand that engineering in a manufacturing environment is not just about finding a technical solution, but also considering production requirements, quality, downtime, safety and the people who use the equipment every day.

I’m very grateful to Ali Tavazoei and the entire Vacupack team for their guidance, support and willingness to share their knowledge with me. Everyone was welcoming and gave me the opportunity to ask questions, learn from their experience and contribute to meaningful work.

I would definitely recommend the internship to future students who want to gain practical engineering experience and understand what working in a real manufacturing environment is like. It was an experience that helped me develop both my technical skills and my confidence as an engineer.

–Subodhini Jayawardhena

I officially completed my Work Experience Practicum and finished my internship at Vacupack Pty Ltd.

This experience was an important milestone in my food science journey, giving me the opportunity to apply HACCP, GMP and FSSC 22000 concepts in real industry practice. Throughout this placement, I was involved in GMP audits, label verification, traceability checks, SOP updates and Cl tasks, which strengthened both my technical and professional capability.

I am very grateful to Vacupack, Pema Deki, Cindy León, and Ali Tavazoei and the entire QA team for their support, mentorship and guidance throughout this internship. Every day was a learning opportunity, and I genuinely appreciate the trust and responsibility given to me as a student intern. This experience has confirmed my passion to continue working in quality assurance/food safety roles in the manufacturing sector.

Excited and motivated for the next step ahead! 

-Ved Patil

I recently completed my Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement internship at Vacupack, and I’m truly grateful for the opportunity. A special thank you to my supervisors for their guidance, patience, and constant support throughout my internship. Their mentorship made my learning experience both enjoyable and rewarding.

The internship gave me valuable hands-on experience in quality assurance and continuous improvement while helping me grow professionally. I sincerely appreciate everyone at Vacupack for making me feel welcome and for sharing their knowledge. It has been a fantastic experience that I’ll always be thankful for.

-Madhav Pillai

Throughout my time as a design intern at Vacupack I was able to gain valuable hands on experience that you can’t learn from school or uni alone. 

Working under Adam Farhat’s guidance allowed me to learn how to manage a self-driven project by connecting with people who could assist me in areas I was lacking and improve my organisational skills. Additionally, I discovered how much more thorough you need to be when it comes to working in a real company, as many jobs different people do all tie together to ensure a smooth workflow in a company. 

Vacupack was an exceptional place for me to complete an internship. There were so many other things I learned throughout my project that I will carry with me as my career progresses and I will greatly miss my time with all the staff I worked alongside and learned from. 

-Jordan Lay

My internship experience with the company has been highly rewarding and valuable. The team provided a supportive and professional environment that allowed me to develop both my technical and problem-solving skills. I was given the opportunity to work on real engineering projects, participate in continuous improvement activities, and gain practical industry experience.

The guidance and encouragement from colleagues and managers made it an excellent learning experience. I am grateful for the opportunity and would highly recommend this company to future interns seeking hands-on experience and professional growth.

-Kevin Sabu

I had the privilege of completing my QA internship at VacuPack, and it was an incredibly rewarding experience. From day one, I was welcomed into a supportive and professional environment where I had the opportunity to learn, grow, and gain valuable industry experience.

A special thank you to my reporting managers, Cindy and Pema, for their constant guidance, patience, and encouragement throughout my internship. Your mentorship helped me build both my technical knowledge and confidence.

I would also like to give a heartfelt thank you to Ximena, who was one of the kindest and sweetest, I met at VacuPack. Your friendly nature and positivity made every day at work enjoyable, and you will always be one of my favourite colleagues.

Thank you to Ali, the General Manager, for leading such a positive workplace culture, and to Lian and Kiruja, the day shift QA team and supervisors, for always being approachable and willing to share your knowledge. A special thanks to everyone else across the company who supported me, answered my questions, and treated me like part of the team.

-Chandana Gowda

I recently wrapped up my internship at Vacupack as a Robotics Continuous Improvement Intern, and I’m walking away with a much deeper appreciation for what real manufacturing environments look like.

Over the past few months, I had the chance to work alongside an experienced team and get hands-on with:

• Troubleshooting production and automation-related issues

• Analysing production data to identify improvement opportunities

• Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve consistency  and efficiency

• Building Python tools to automate production data processing and reporting

• Seeing firsthand how continuous improvement principles are applied in a high-volume manufacturing setting

Beyond the technical skills, this experience taught me just as much about teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail — lessons that don’t always show up on a resume but matter just as much in industry.

A special thank you to Ali Tavazoei for the opportunity, guidance, and support throughout my internship, and to everyone at Vacupack for being so welcoming and generous with their knowledge. It’s been an unforgettable learning experience.

As I continue my Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering studies at Monash University, I’m excited to bring these experiences into future projects and keep growing as an engineer. 

–Kanishk Saravanan