Meet Our 2024 Commencement Student Speakers
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Meet Our 2024 Commencement Student Speakers

Six new GSM grads share why they chose UC Davis

Graduates from each of the six degree programs at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management will take the stage this Commencement Day to share their inspirations, experiences, and journeys with their fellow graduates, families, and friends.

Winning the UC Davis Aggie Hack 2024: Analyzing Data To Save Lives
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Winning the UC Davis Aggie Hack 2024: Analyzing Data To Save Lives

Our 48-hour marathon to strategize road safety improvements for San Francisco

Cindy Jeon MSBA 24 shares her team’s winning strategy in the UC Davis Aggie Hack, where participants were tasked with creating innovative, data-driven solutions to improve road safety in San Francisco.

Bringing My Data Analytics Insights to MSBA Class to Inspire Students
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Bringing My Data Analytics Insights to MSBA Class to Inspire Students

Sharing my experiences at Home Depot and Google

Alum Rohan Ranshinge revisited the MSBA classroom to share how the program unlocked opportunities, refined skills, and propelled his career success in analytics at Home Depot and Google.

Being a Collaborative Leader: How My MBA Shaped My Personal and Professional Growth
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Being a Collaborative Leader: How My MBA Shaped My Personal and Professional Growth

Five principles to build resiliency

Alum Gennaro Tecchia attributes his development of leadership qualities and successful transition into a product management career at Kaiser Permanente to the Collaborative Leadership Program and supportive UC Davis community.

UC Davis MBA Alumna Archana Arunkumar on Collaborative Leadership in Tech
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UC Davis MBA Alumna Archana Arunkumar on Collaborative Leadership in Tech

"Carry your confidence into every room you enter."

What’s collaborative leadership mean? How do you collaborate at work to make an impact? UC Davis MBA alumna Archana Arunkumar shares her insights from more than 20 years experience as a product and technology executive, advisor and board director in the tech world.

Hacking Efficiency: The Streamline Story
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Hacking Efficiency: The Streamline Story

Alum Mac Clemmens is passionate about innovation and community impact

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StartupSac interviews Mac Clemmens MBA 07, an innovator on a mission to revolutionize special district management with Streamline. Clemmens was recognized as the first recipient of the GSM Alumni Association's Rising Star Award.

Alumnus Larry Liu, CEO of Weee!, on "How I Built This" Podcast
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Alumnus Larry Liu, CEO of Weee!, on "How I Built This" Podcast

Success comes to those who are the best problem solvers, not necessarily the smartest

Source: How I Built This with Guy Raz

Guy Raz interviews Larry Liu MBA 08, who transformed his electronics reselling hobby into a multi-billion-dollar e-commerce venture. Noticing a niche among Chinese immigrants using WeChat for local needs, he founded Weee!, now valued at $4 bil.

Alumni Video Spotlight: Prakriti Rastogi MSBA 20
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Alumni Video Spotlight: Prakriti Rastogi MSBA 20

Data Science Analyst at eBay

Prakriti Rastogi MSBA 20 speaks about the challenges and rewards of working in the payments industry as a data science analyst at eBay.

A Perfect Match: My Journey to the C-Suite at Rabobank
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A Perfect Match: My Journey to the C-Suite at Rabobank

"At UC Davis, I learned how to balance people, profit and planet.”

MBA alumna Fabiana Alves credits the Career Development team for encouraging her to apply for an internship at Rabobank. Fifteen years later, she is CEO of Rabobank in Brazil and is shaping the global banking industry.

Alumni Video Spotlight: Vinit Hasija MSBA 22
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Alumni Video Spotlight: Vinit Hasija MSBA 22

Data Product Manager at Frameplay

View video of Vinit Hasija MSBA 22 who shares about his UC Davis experience, collaborative leadership, challenges in the gaming and ad tech industry, favorite professor and advice for those pursing a Master of Science in Business Analytics.

A Physician’s Leadership Journey: Alum Charts the Value of MBA in Healthcare
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A Physician’s Leadership Journey: Alum Charts the Value of MBA in Healthcare

Dr. Steven Brass on change management, advent of AI, improving outcomes

Q&A with MBA alumnus Dr. Steven Brass, who reflects highlights of his Sacramento Part-Time MBA experience, his healthcare leadership journey and managing the multiple and complex aspects of the business of medicine.

My Mission: Rival the Snack Industry with Nutritious Food Startup
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My Mission: Rival the Snack Industry with Nutritious Food Startup

“Make the world a better place for the next generation”

Double Aggie Peter Barrick MBA 16, CEO of snack food startup Rivalz, is focused on reversing the global pandemic of malnutrition, insulin resistance, diabetes, and obesity propagated by Big Snack companies over the past 50 years.

MPAc to PwC: New Student Already Has Offer from Big Four Firm
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MPAc to PwC: New Student Already Has Offer from Big Four Firm

Aspiring auditor kickstarts accounting career in Silicon Valley

Q&A with PCAOB scholarship recipient Diana Tran shares her passion for auditing and how the MPAc program and audit internship is shaping her path towards becoming a CPA at PwC.

Reaching New Heights: Making an Impact through My MBA Journey
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Reaching New Heights: Making an Impact through My MBA Journey

“Creating a positive impact extends beyond my corporate role”

While working at Kaiser, Bay Area MBA Genevieve Ngambia founded Striving For All, a nonprofit with a mission to enhance education and health for children in underserved communities globally.

Brewing Up Success: My Journey to Join Starbucks as Data Analyst
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Brewing Up Success: My Journey to Join Starbucks as Data Analyst

MSBA program offers flawless curriculum design and implementation

Alum Saya Banerjee credits the MSBA program for gaining experience collaborating with industry partners and tackle real-world business challenges—leading to a role at Starbucks.

Alumni Video Spotlight: Robin Greenspan MBA 17
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Alumni Video Spotlight: Robin Greenspan MBA 17

MBA alum Robin Greenspan recently returned to share with new students about maximining their MBA experience. He did just that as student body president and since earned several promotions at Intel where he's now in a senior financial management role. View video.

With $200 in My Pocket and the American Dream in My Eyes
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With $200 in My Pocket and the American Dream in My Eyes

My immigrant journey to earning an MBA—and entrepreneurial success

Arriving in the U.S. in 2014, Muhammad Adeel Arshad worked his way up from a tire warehouse to earn his UC Davis MBA and now says he's living his American Dream as a Silicon Valley entrepreneur.

Sonic Prabhudesai Named Alumni Association's 2023 Rising Star
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Sonic Prabhudesai Named Alumni Association's 2023 Rising Star

Marketing and analytics strategist at Meta wins award for early career and volunteerism impact

Source: By Sarah Colwell

A member of the inaugural Masters of Science in Business Analytics class, Prabhudesai recognized for his early career success and volunteerism.

Aaron Carpenter Recognized with Alumni Association's 2023 Distinguished Achievement Award
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Aaron Carpenter Recognized with Alumni Association's 2023 Distinguished Achievement Award

Global marketing expert honored for his leadership, work ethic and impact

Source: By Sarah Colwell

Two-time UC Davis alumnus Aaron Carpenter MBA 98 has built multi-billion-dollar brands for companies such as Levi Strauss and The North Face. Today, he is founder and CEO of ACV Consulting, which specializes in supporting global lifestyle brands and startup ventures.