“Pursuing an MBA at UC Davis was one of the best decisions of my life.”

Professional Experience

• Finance and Administration Section Chief, Department Operations Center, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. 
• TitleSenior Finance Business Analyst, Financial Services, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. 
• Risk and Business Data Analyst, Strategy, Innovation and Change, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. 
• Risk and Audit Analyst, Assurance and Internal Controls, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. 
• Acting Senior Audit and Compliance Analyst, Assurance and Internal

My experience earning my M.B.A. at UC Davis was enlightening.  The curriculum gave me a new perspective on the world.

Professional Experience

• Vice President/Chief Medical Officer for Mercy General Hospital.
• Physician Advisor for Mercy General Hospital.
• Medical Director for River City Medical Group.
• Private Practice of General Surgery (15 years).

Education

• B.A in Biochemistry and Cell Biology, UC San Diego.
• M.S. in Neuroscience, Case Western Reserve University.
• M.D., Case Western Reserve University.

Fun Facts

• I play lead guitar and bass and have played in a couple of bands

“I’ve met some of my lifelong friends in the classroom, and for that, I thank UC Davis.”

Previous Work Experience

• Business Associate at Socotra Capital

Student Leadership and Experience

• Current MPAc Vice President, former Student-Athlete Mentor (SAM’s)
• Former Team Representative on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)

Education

• B.S. Managerial Economics, UC Davis.

Fun Facts

• From a town of roughly 1,200 people.
• I play golf 1-3 times a week.
• My favorite hot dog condiments are peanut butter and mustard.

"Having been to three different colleges throughout my undergraduate, I can confidently say UC Davis has been the perfect environment for me to grow into the person I want to be. Aside from the personable and friendly students, the active culture aligned well with my interests. The MPAc program sees much of its success due to the high levels of academics, great networking opportunities, and student interactions. The GSM family provides a great way to expand one’s horizons about the possibilities for one’s future career."

Professional Experience

• Teaching assistant for UC Davis GSM class

"I came to the UC Davis MSBA program to build my analytical skills and advance my business skills. I feel inspired every day by my peers, advisors, and faculty members. With the comprehensive coursework and the invaluable year-long practicum project, I cannot wait to bring my expertise to my future job!"

Previous Work Experience

• Digital Marketing Specialist, Astra Digital Marketing.
• Orientation Student Supervisor, Student Housing, UC Davis.
• Marketing Research Intern, Pocket Points, Inc.
• First-Year Experience Peer Advisor, Student Housing, UC Davis.

Education

• B.S. in Managerial

"The UC Davis MSBA program has been such an exhilarating race for knowledge. My cohort is full of bright minds and we keep challenging each other intellectually and striving to be a better version of ourselves. I am learning so much every day."

Previous Work Experience

• Systems engineer
• Retail management
• Operations analytics

Education

• B. Tech Computer Science and Engineering, Database Administration and Management, UC Berkeley Ext.

Student Leadership and Experience

• Former English Dept. magazine lead in India.

Fun Facts

• I like painting with acrylics. I sell my paintings to

"Every morning, I have 2 choices --- continue to sleep with my dreams or get up and chase them. After 20 years, I am fulfilling my goal of an MBA. One can never go wrong with investing in oneself."

Previous Work Experience

• Business Planning and Competitor Intelligence for San Miguel Beer Corporation for two years.
• Consumer Services of the Marketing Department for The Clorox Company for two years.
• Demand and Supply Chain Management, in varying positions, for a Pharmaceutical Company/ contract manufacturing plant for 11-plus years.
• Supply Chain Planning of Optane for Intel Corporation

“I chose the UC Davis MSBA because of its well-crafted and rigorous curriculum, the opportunity to develop invaluable industry experience from its year-long practicum project as well as its excellent location in the heartland of technology.”

Professional Experience

• Junior Data Scientist, MSD Singapore
• Delivery & Logistics Data Analyst Intern, MSD Singapore
• Financial Consultant, Prudential Singapore
• National Service, Singapore Armed Forces

Student Leadership and Experience

• Executive Student Assistant, UC Davis Graduate School of Management
• House Committee, Residential College 4

“I chose the MSBA program at UC Davis because of the practicality and the innovativeness of the curriculum. The course’s focus on causality rather than just inference piqued my interest.”

Professional Experience

• Decision Sciences Leader, Mu Sigma

Student Leadership and Experience

• Executive Student Assistant, UC Davis Graduate School of Management
• Editor and Committee Secretary, Magazine Committee at Shri GS Institute of Technology and Science, India

Education

• B.E. in Electronics and Telecommunication, Shri GS Institute of Technology and Science, India

Fun Facts

• I am

"Although we have to participate through Zoom, I know that the UC Davis camaraderie and the spirit of our cohort will become even stronger." 

Previous Degree

• B.E. in international economics and trade, Shanghai University of International Business and Economics.

Previous Work Experience

• Co-founder & Finance Manager at start-up MONA 3D.
• Associate Finance Manager in Brand Building at Unilever.
• Financial Analyst in Customer Marketing at Unilever.
• Finance Intern in Trade Marketing at Ferrero.
• DTT Club Summer Intern in Human Capital Advisory Services (HCAS) at Deloitte Consulting.

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Professional Experience:

• Director of Strategic Programs, Sacramento Metro Chamber Foundation
• Field Marketing Manager, PernixData

Student Leadership and Experience:

• UC Davis Sacramento MBA Ambassador
• Metro EDGE member

Previous degree and university attended:

• Double major, Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Education, UC Davis

Fun facts:

• Travel/adventurer
• Chihuahua enthusiast

The UC Davis MBA Program gives me the opportunity to develop new skills, engage with peers outside of my current industry, and learn from the best.