Hear about the UT Dallas MBA from the voices of the people who know best.
The best way to understand how the MBA at UT Dallas can impact your life is to hear directly from the people who have experienced it themselves. MBA alumni and current students, as well as faculty and staff members, have a lot to say about what you can expect from joining the MBA program, working hard with your classmates and finally walking off the stage, diploma in hand, ready to advance in your career.
Student Ambassadors
MBA Student Ambassadors are here to answer any of your questions. Our ambassadors are current students who are passionate about their MBA experience at UT Dallas and have chosen to mentor and guide other students like you.
Crisbel Rodriguez, Class of 2025
Crisbel is a Business Analyst at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits and is a part of the evening cohort PMBA program. She grew up in Katy, Texas and received her undergraduate degree in Information Technology with concentration in Business Analytics and a minor in Mathematics from Texas Tech University in 2019. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading, and attending live music events.
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Yujuan (Joanne) Xu, Class of 2026
Yujuan, a Chinese international student, earned her degree in Financial Management from Shanghai University in 2009. Yujuan demonstrated a diverse skill set in capital market research, financial modeling, enterprise valuation, and investment negotiation. Yujuan aims to utilize her double degree of MBA and MS in Business Analytics at UT Dallas to advance her career in the new era of technology. Outside of academic pursuits, she enjoys workouts, outdoors, travel, and experimenting with new recipes for baking and cooking.
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Sachin Pant, Class of 2026
Sachin Pant, originally from New Delhi, India, holds a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Delhi Technological University. He has worked in tech-based startups in India, where he held roles in program management and business development. His experience spans across companies like LeapScholar and Immigram, where he led projects to drive revenue growth, optimize customer acquisition processes, and develop innovative digital tools. Now pursuing his MBA with a concentration in Product Management & Technology at UT Dallas, Sachin is eager to leverage his experience to make a mark in the tech and program management space. Outside of academics, he is an active member of the Product Base Club and enjoys playing cricket, exploring new tech, and staying active with outdoor activities.
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Arturo Nunez, Class of 2025
Arturo currently works in the aerospace and defense industry as a program manager for emerging technologies. He graduated with his bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering from the University of Arkansas in 2017. Post-graduation, he participated in an operations rotational program where he held roles in supply chain, manufacturing, and quality management. Having worked in the US and in Mexico, Arturo now plans to focus his PMBA on international and strategic management, and to collaborate with fellow cohort students to tap into global markets, gain exposure to different sectors, and expand his professional reach. In his free time, Arturo enjoys fishing, playing soccer, and spending time with his family.
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Victoria Friedhoff, Class of 2024
Victoria graduated from Northeastern University with a MS degree in International Management in 2018. Post degree, she worked for companies in the Food and Equestrian Fashion Industry as a Project, and Product Manager. Her projects were often centered around topics of digitalization, which led her to pursue an additional MS degree in Information Technology while pursuing her MBA. When Victoria is not studying, she enjoys being outside, exploring new hobbies and activities, and Improv theater.
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Gabriela Guerreiro Class of 2024
Gabriela, a Brazilian international student, earned her degree in Marketing from Anhembi Morumbi University in 2020. Post undergrad, she worked as a digital marketing analyst at Natura&Co and Roche Pharmaceuticals, specializing in digital communication strategy in Brazil. Currently, she is channeling her background in digital communication strategy towards an MBA, focusing on Product Management. Outside of her academic pursuits, Gabriela enjoys the outdoors, playing volleyball, and exploring Dallas.
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Debangkur Das, Class of 2026
Debangkur is a current Professional MBA student. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communication Engineering, he has developed a keen interest in the intersection of technology and market strategy. His professional journey has spanned diverse roles in Business Development across established software firms and a dynamic startup, where he has led successful marketing and sales initiatives. Debangkur is extremely passionate about identifying the core values of products and strategically positioning them to drive market adoption and revenue growth. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys playing sports, exploring world history, traveling, and experiencing diverse cultures and cuisines.
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Sara Rutherford, Class of 2024
Sara graduated from the University of Alabama with two degrees in Economics and Finance with a concentration in Global Business in 2017. Post undergrad, she worked for Tandem Consulting LLC as an Account Manager with an emphasis on legal accounting & project work in hurricane disaster relief in New Orleans, LA. She is currently using her financial analytical background to pursue her MBA and Masters in Finance, concentrating in Business Analytics & FinTech. When Sara is not studying, she enjoys going on walks, cooking, and shopping.
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Nathan Lewis, Class of 2026
Nathan holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Virginia Tech. After graduation, he served as an Executive Officer, Platoon Leader, and Tactical Control Officer in the U.S. Army, where he managed logistics and operations for Air and Missile Defense Units, overseeing multimillion-dollar assets and leading teams in high-pressure environments. Currently pursuing an MBA and a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management at the University of Texas at Dallas, Nathan aims to leverage his military experience and analytical skills to excel in Operations and Supply Chain Management. In his free time, Nathan enjoys golf, fantasy football, and searching for the USA’s best BBQ food.
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Amanda Jo, Class of 2025
Amanda is passionate about marketing and driven by a strategic approach to decision making. After earning her bachelor’s degree in marketing from UT Dallas, she gained valuable experience as a consultative sales manager at a graphic design agency, where she honed her skills in project management and data-driven insights. Now, as a full-time MBA student focusing on Business Analytics, Amanda is eager to leverage her expertise in pursuing a career in strategic marketing and product management. Outside of the classroom, Amanda enjoys expressing her creativity through crocheting and unwinding with a good movie, TV show or Formula 1 race!
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Taha Ahmed, Class of 2026
Taha is a current student in the Professional MBA Flex Program. He is currently pursuing both an MBA and an MS in Information Technology and Management. He completed his undergraduate studies at JSOM in 2021, earning double majors in Business Administration and Finance. Upon graduating, he joined AT&T through the Finance Development Program (FDP) and gained experience in various financial roles before settling into a full-time position as a Financial Analyst. Taha is now focused on enhancing his technical skillset and managerial abilities through the Flex Program. He is motivated by continuous learning and is dedicated to growing as a leader that drives innovation and impactful change in business. Beyond academic and professional goals, he enjoys staying active, reading, watching films and television, and following sports.
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Siddhartha Grover, Class of 2026
Siddhartha is originally from India and holds a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from Vellore Institute of Technology. At Cisco, he served as a Lead Consultant, leading global teams and managing the delivery of critical projects for enterprise clients, ensuring seamless execution and building strong client relationships. He drove process optimizations and collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results. Now pursuing an MBA with a concentration in Strategic Management at UT Dallas, Sid aims to leverage his expertise to transition into strategic and product management roles. Outside of academics, he is passionate about mentoring, exploring new technologies, and actively engaging with the UT Dallas community.
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Ashley Sharp, Class of 2026
Ashley is originally from Scotland and graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University with a BA in Risk Management in May of 2021. Post undergrad, Ashley worked at AECOM and then PwC where she specialized in Risk Management within the Capital Projects and Infrastructure space. Ashley joined the MBA program to develop her management skills and grow her international network. When Ashley isn’t studying, she likes shopping and pilates.
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Cory Brown, Class of 2025
Cory holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Stephen F. Austin State University. After graduation, he joined Texas Materials, a CRH company, where he gained experience in project management, sales, estimating, and logistics. Currently pursuing an MBA, Cory aims to leverage his education to become a leader in strategy and finance for a large organization. Outside of work, he enjoys spending quality time with family, cooking, and staying active through workouts and sports.
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Farid Farooq, Class of 2024
Farid our international student hailing from Pakistan, brings a range of experience to the program. With a background in mechanical engineering, he previously worked at Pakistan’s largest fertilizer chemical plant, Engro. During his tenure there, he demonstrated a diverse skill set, leading teams in overhauling turbomachines, managing contracts, and overseeing procurement portfolios. Currently, he is pursuing his MBA with a focus on supply chain management and a dual masters in Business Analytics, further enhancing his professional acumen.
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Ian Reynoso, Class of 2025
Ian holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Northern Colorado. After graduation, he commissioned as a Cyber Warfare officer in the U.S. Army where he would lead complex cyber operations within Cyber Command. As the founder of a Web Development Agency, Ian is pursuing an MBA with the aim of implementing lessons learned during the program towards his business and Army career. In his free time, Ian enjoys family time, video games, and staying active through workouts and sports.
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Brad Allison, Class of 2026
Brad currently works as a Chemical Water Treatment Consultant for Nalco Water, specializing in Data Centers and Microelectronics. Graduating from BYU with a BS in Chemical Engineering, Brad gained experience in Facilities Operations as an engineering supervisor at the Gaylord Texan, then transitioned to the more technical role of water treatment consultant. He speaks English, Russian, and some Spanish. Brad is pursuing the MBA at UT Dallas to better understand each of the roles and opportunities within large corporations, expand his network, improve his consulting abilities, and continue his personal development. Brad is blessed with an incredible wife and 2 wonderful children. He enjoys all sports, especially disc golf, serving in his local congregation and experiencing different cultures.
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Carly Ammann, Class of 2025
Carly graduated from Baylor University in May 2024 with a degree in Management Information Systems. During her time at Baylor, she interned at Ernst & Young, Baker Tilly, and KPMG, gaining experience in Technology Risk. She is currently pursuing her Full-Time MBA at UT Dallas, where she is focused on building a career in Cybersecurity Consulting. Outside of her academics, Carly enjoys traveling, cooking, hot Pilates, and spending time with friends and family.
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Rustin Tholen, Class of 2025
Rustin graduated from UT Arlington with a BBA in management and has obtained his Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. He currently designs fiber optic networks as an Architecture Design Engineer after spending most of his career in the telecommunications industry. Rustin has an entrepreneurial spirit and has started multiple companies. He is proud to be part of the PMBA evening cohort and is excited to expand his business acumen. In his free time, Rustin enjoys cycling and exploring the world with his wife.
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Tyler Resnick, Class of 2024
Tyler is a student in the evening cohort MBA program. Prior to UTD, Tyler received his BS in Business Management from Mercy College while also minoring in Music Industry & Technology. Tyler currently works as a Client Success Manager at a Tech Staff Augmentation company called Andela, Inc. Tyler’s professional passions include eCommerce, digital, tech organizations, product/brand management, and Relationship Management. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking and trying to restaurants with his wife and friends, golfing, exercising, and watching the Dallas Mavericks.
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MBA students talk about their invaluable academic experiences at the UT Dallas Jindal School of Management, providing advice, perspective and vision.
Jared Lange, Class of 2017
Administrator, Business Sustainability and Development, Parkland Hospital
When I researched MBA programs, the following were important: convenient location, accredited faculty, competitive tuition, hand-selected small cohort and strong alumni connections. UT Dallas met all of these needs. Additionally, the professors have been exceptional, and there have been numerous opportunities to connect with alumni.
Conner Rhodes, Full-Time MBA Class of 2021
The Power of 2 Mentor Program has had such a positive impact on my professional development. My mentor helped me understand how I was presenting myself to employers through my resume and we worked together to determine where I could improve. I can attribute my success in finding a summer internship directly to the work that we did together over the course of our meetings. No matter what step of your career journey you are on, I have no doubt the Power of 2 Program will bring a return on investment!.
Justin Figueredo, Class of 2016
Army Reserves Captain; UNT Assistant Professor of Military Science; Financial Analyst, City of Grapevine
The Professional MBA program at UT Dallas was invaluable for my transition from active duty military service to the civilian workforce. Because of the relationships formed within my evening cohort and the insight and knowledge passionately shared by the esteemed faculty, this is an experience that I will never forget.
Justin Drummond-Murray, Class of 2013, Power of 2 Mentor
Having an experienced mentor is critical in helping students pivot their careers. Often, students undersell themselves and their previous experience. As a mentor, I get to help students successfully reposition themselves. One particular student comes to mind – they updated their resume with their mentor’s feedback. They went from having zero interviews to an employer creating a new, more senior internship position to hire them.
Cale Hiroms, Class of 2017
Air Force SSgt.; Program Manager, Raytheon
One of the reasons I chose UT Dallas was because of the low tuition costs—using my veteran’s benefits reduced my out-of-pocket costs to almost nothing. The Professional MBA cohort structure has allowed me to connect more meaningfully with my classmates, more so than most other traditional MBA formats.
Abhinav Sharma, Class of 2015
Senior Program Manager, Amazon
The MBA program has helped me grow professionally, academically and personally. Looking back, I am a completely changed person in every aspect, and the Jindal School has played a key role in setting me up for success as I enter a new phase of my life. I am grateful for everything that I have learned.
James King, Class of 2016
Compensation, Benefits, & HRIS Manager, A. H. Belo
Switching careers is never easy, but getting my MBA at the Naveen Jindal School at UT Dallas made it far more manageable. As a result, I was able to secure an exciting and challenging career with excellent growth potential—an absolute must for a family man like myself.
Laura Albright, Class of 2016
Management Consulting Lead Analyst, RealFoundations
The program not only gave me the tools I needed to achieve my goal of a rewarding career in a new industry – the in-class experience, a close-knit community of alumni in business and a rigorous curriculum, to name just a few – but I found a group of like-minded professionals who I am proud to call my friends. If I can do it, anyone can do it!
Megan Kling, Full-Time MBA Class of 2021
“The Power of Two mentorship program gave me the opportunity to form a meaningful relationship with a professional whom I deeply admire and wouldn’t have had a connection to otherwise. My mentor and I have honed in on my career goals, practiced interviewing, and discussed shared interests and relevant issues as I go through my MBA. This mentorship program is one of the things I looked forward to the most in my first year as a student, and I have already experienced the benefits of forming new networks and speaking to someone with the skills and experience I aspire to have myself someday.”
Nadeem Panjwani, Class of 2017
Software Product Manager, Motorola Mobility
The program helped me bridge the gap by acquiring high-value industry skills, building connections, and preparing for real-world challenges. In retrospective, I feel the three things that contributed most were – my cohort batch, my professors, and the wonderful MBA office staff. I cherish every moment I spent being part of the Full-Time Cohort MBA program and will always be grateful for everything it gave me!
Wenet Wu, Class of 2016
Sr. Category Specialist, Chick-fil-A, Inc.
As a young professional in the supply chain industry, I needed a graduate program that would challenge me to think outside the norms of traditional supply chain techniques. The MS SCM program at the UT Dallas provided me excellent networking opportunities through student organizations such as INFORMS, SCLC, APICS and ISM.
Jakeb Spears, Class of 2017
Physician Compensation Analyst, Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting
The UT Dallas Full-Time MBA Program helped me make professional connections in my chosen industry, pushed me to challenge myself academically and professionally, and taught me both the quantitative and qualitative skills necessary to land my post-graduate job as an analyst in healthcare consulting.
Jordan Pedigo, Class of 2016
Assistant Vice President – Division Controller, BOK Financial Corporation
The MBA program provided a number of opportunities to work in team-based settings. These experiences improved my skills in communication, leadership, team-building and presentation. I have gained a new perspective into the challenges that businesses face, and I am ready to use the skills and knowledge gained to help add value in the workplace.
Janelle Manuel, Class of 2017
Inbound Analytics & SEM Manager, Mohawk Industries
The instructors are great about bringing real-time events into the classroom and encouraging us to apply our experiences to their material as well. You tend to read more intently and dig deeper for interesting information because you want to make sure that you are an active, knowledgeable participant in the class conversations.
Alumni Spotlights
Read the success stories from MBA Alumni and current professionals sharing insights about their experience and life after getting their MBA at UT Dallas.
