Alumni Spotlight: Anna Shen MSBA 18
MSBA alumna Anna Shen, now a data science lead at Square, shares about being a collaborative leader, and the challenge of leading in a fast pace environment.
Q&A: MSBA Alum Optimizing Machine Learning at Amazon
Teddy Wang MSBA 20 shares his path to one of the world’s biggest companies
MSBA student Chanel Diggs peppers alumnus Yao-Ting (Teddy) Wang about his prior experience, the benefits of a business analytics degree and his work at Amazon.
Smita Carvalho MPAc 19
Risk Advisory Associate at Grant Thornton
“Being a part of the small, close-knit MPAc cohort gave me skills, experience, and professional connections that prepared me for my career in public accounting.”
Student Leadership and Experience
- MPAc Student Ambassador
- Graduate School of Management Teaching Assistant
Education
- B.S. Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Fun Facts
- I love to cook.
- I speak English, Spanish, and Italian.
- I love outdoor and aquatic activities.
3 Tips to Make the Most Out of Your B-School Experience
“Pursuing an MBA at UC Davis was one of the best decisions of my life”
Stepping outside of your comfort zone isn’t easy, but recent MBA alum Matthew Low says it’s an important part to making the most of your MBA journey.
98% of MSBA Class of 2020 Land Job Offers
Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Tesla, McKinsey, REEF, among top firms
Six months after graduation, 98% of M.S. in Business Analytics graduates now at Amazon, eBay, Facebook, PayPal and more.
93% of 2021 MPAc Students Already Accepted Job Offers
Nearly all accounting students solidify offers before Thanksgiving
Less than 10 weeks into the program, 93% of MPAc students have accepted job offers from top accounting firms.
5 Job Search Tips from MSBA Alumni at Amazon and REEF
When you don’t have an edge, rely on your network
New MSBA student Chanel Diggs quizzes alumni about building analytic skills and tapping the network to land sought-after roles in tech.
Alumni Spotlight: Jane You MBA 14
Group Product Manager, Dropbox
"Being a collaborative leader for me means curating a team culture with openness and common goals," says MBA alumna Jane You.
Alumni Spotlight: Bryan Shepherd MBA 11
Division Controller, Agilent Technologies
"Being a collaborative leader starts with being respectful, polite and actively listening to your team and those around you."
Podcast: Three Ways to Unlock Your Resilient Mindset
MBA alum and cognitive behavioral coach Casey Field explores stress, uncertainty
2020 has been a year of hurt, fear and uncertainty. In a blog and podcast MBA alum Casey Field explains how to develop a resilient mindset.
Going Beyond Traditional Tech
Michelle Leyden Li JD 93, MBA 95, a Silicon Valley semiconductor industry marketing executive for more than 20 years at GlobalFoundaries, Intel and Qualcomm shares valuable advice and the many opportunities for MBA graduates outside of traditional
Alumni Spotlight: Joncarlo Mark MBA 00
Founder and Managing Member, Upwelling Capital Group LLC
Joncarlo Mark is the founder and managing member of Upwelling Capital Group LLC. Prior to forming Upwelling in 2011, he was a senior portfolio manager at the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Mark is the chairman of