Full-Time MBA Ambassadors

Full-Time MBA Ambassadors are here to answer any of your questions. They are current students who are passionate about their MBA experience at UT Dallas and have chosen to mentor and guide other students like you.

Ali Barskiy, Class of 2024

Ali Barskiy, Class of 2024

Ali is originally from Atlanta, GA and graduated from The University of Alabama with a BS in marketing in May of 2023. During undergrad, she worked as a research assistant in the Alabama marketing department and completed two summer internships with Collins Aerospace. Ali joined the MBA program to develop her leadership and analytical skills, which she plans to leverage into a career in marketing analytics and research. When Ali isn’t studying, she also does amateur adult gymnastics and competes with the UTD club gymnastics team.

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Anteneh Tsegaye, Class of 2024

Anteneh Tsegaye, Class of 2024

Anteneh graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas in May 2022 with a major in Accounting. Post-graduation, he worked for Accenture as a Financial Analyst. He is now pursuing his MBA full-time with a concentration in Human Resources Management to empower those around him to reach their full potential.

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Apramit Pradhan, Class of 2023

Apramit Pradhan, Class of 2023

Apramit is an international student from India who graduated from Vellore Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in information technology. He was employed with Accenture in India as an application development analyst. At Accenture, he improved client experiences by streamlining numerous CRM-based systems. Before joining the JSOM MBA cohort, he had a few years of managerial experience at an NGO, where he planned and oversaw interdepartmental strategic planning meetings to determine project goals and distribute resources. He is pursuing an MBA with an MS in ITM dual degree emphasis. Apramit intends to work in product management jobs after earning an MBA and is excited to develop and oversee sustainable products.

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Biraj Shrestha, Class of 2024

Biraj Shrestha, Class of 2024

Biraj’s path so far has been a blend of tech and strategy, with a significant background in the defense industry as an Engineering Lead with Lockheed Martin. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering from UT Austin and currently pursuing an MBA with a focus on Product/Strategic Management at UT Dallas, Biraj is excited about the opportunities this program offers to further enhance his skill set and contribute to his future endeavors.

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Blake Carrington, Class of 2024

Blake Carrington, Class of 2024

Blake graduated from Baylor University with a degree in Human Resources Management in 2014. He most recently worked as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Neiman Marcus, helping job seekers find new roles within the Supply Chain sector. He is now pursuing his Full-time MBA and looking to build his career in Brand Marketing.

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Brianna Harrington, Class of 2023

Brianna Harrington, Class of 2023

Brianna graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2018 with a major in Arts and Technology and a minor in Visual Arts. Post-graduation, Brianna moved home to Austin Texas where she had several jobs including being a teacher and co-owning her own small business. She is now pursuing her MBA with a concentration in Marketing and Analytics and she plans to pursue digital marketing upon graduation. Brianna is very excited to be back at UT Dallas as a member of the Full-time MBA cohort and can’t wait to continue her academic journey!

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Farid Farooq, Class of 2024

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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Gabriela Guerreiro Class of 2024

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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Griffen Henderson, Class of 2024

Griffen Henderson, Class of 2024

Griffen graduated from Baylor University in 2019 after studying International Relations. For the last few years, he has been leading an operations team for a real estate/property management firm here in Dallas. After weighing various programs, he chose the Full-Time cohort at UTD to pivot careers as quickly as possible while still at a top-ranked school. Outside the classroom, Griffen plays various sports and continues his search for the best Mexican food in DFW.

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Harshavardhan Reddy Yedula, Class of 2023

Harshavardhan Reddy Yedula, Class of 2023

Harsha is an Indian international student; he received his bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronics engineering from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. Previously he worked as an automotive component responsible engineer for Bosch, ZF, and Mercedes Benz in India. During his professional career he collaborated with cross-border and cross-functional counterparts, defined the product strategy, helming competitive benchmarking and global marketing remits. Currently, Harsha is pursuing an MBA with a dual degree concentration in MS in SCM. Post MBA, Harsha plans to work in operations management or supply chain management role towards generating tech products in the automotive /aerospace which are centered around sustainability.

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Ian Reynoso, Class of 2025

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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Jared Brooks, Class of 2025

Jared Brooks, Class of 2025

Jared graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a degree in Healthcare Studies Pre-Medicine in 2022. Post-undergrad, he worked for The University of Texas at Dallas as a Research Coordinator at the Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory of Memory and Language. He is currently using his military leadership and analytical skills to pursue an MBA concentrating in analytics and an MS in Finance. When Jared is not studying, he enjoys being outside, playing sports, staying active, and finding new hobbies.

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Nick Maleska, Class of 2024

Nick Maleska, Class of 2024

Nick graduated from Texas A&M University in 2018 after getting his Bachelor’s in Finance with a minor in Economics. After graduation, Nick moved back to his home of DFW to start a career with Sewell Automotive in Dallas. After five years of award-winning sales and service with Sewell, he decided to transition careers by pursuing his MBA with the Jindal School of Management. He is currently pursuing his MBA in the hopes of leveraging his retail background into a career in Product Management. When Nick is not studying, he enjoys walking his dog or cooking with his wife, as well as making sure to watch the Aggies every Saturday.

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Parker Fulton, Class of 2024

Parker Fulton, Class of 2024

Parker graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Oklahoma in 2014. His professional journey is characterized by a varied background, including roles in overseeing front-line oil and gas operations, technical sales, and financial services. Parker aims to utilize his MBA, engineering expertise, and professional experience to advance his career. Outside of academic pursuits, he enjoys yoga, pickleball, and quality time with his family.

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Riju Humagain, Class of 2024

Riju Humagain, Class of 2024

Riju graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2016 with a degree in International Relations and worked at Amazon right after graduation. She started as an Area Manager and eventually became a Senior Operations Manager. Currently, Riju is pursuing an MBA to make a career change. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her dog, Milo, and trying to get back into yoga!.

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Sambuj Dhara, Class of 2024

Sambuj Dhara, Class of 2024

Sambuj, an international student with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, brings a versatile background to his career aspirations. His experience in Marketing and Sales at Hindustan Petroleum showcased his ability to understand customer needs, devise effective product strategies, and generate value for both clients and the organization. He has also excelled in Operations and Supply Chain, demonstrating a talent for optimizing processes and efficiently managing logistics. Currently pursuing an MBA with a MS in Business Analytics, Sambuj is strategically positioning himself for a career in business consulting and product management. His specific focus is on the clean technology and clean energy sector.

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Sara Rutherford, Class of 2024

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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Umair Safdar, Class of 2023

Umair Safdar, Class of 2023

Umair was a born and raised in Pakistan, he graduated with a degree in Accounting and Finance from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) one of the leading business schools in Pakistan. Post graduation, he worked for a year as a financial advisor for an investment bank. Later he joined State Bank of Pakistan, where he served as a Bank Examiner for more than four years and developed skills in risk management , supervision and financial analysis. He is currently pursuing MBA and Masters in Business Analytics.

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Victoria Friedhoff, Class of 2024

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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Vineet Keshaw, Class of 2023

Vineet Keshaw, Class of 2023

Vineet is an international student from India. He graduated with his BA (H) in Economics. Previously he worked in non-profit consulting and product management. In these roles, he has worked in client facing and business development roles. He is currently pursuing his MBA and MS in Finance.

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