PMBA 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.
Ryan Siow, Class of 2027
Ryan is a Program & Project Manager at Verizon, where he leads strategic initiatives in Capacity Planning and Labor Capitalization within the Customer Experience Organization. He graduated from the University of California at Riverside with a B.S. in Operations and Supply Chain Management and has experience in operations engineering, process improvement, and strategic planning across global logistics and technology companies, including Amazon and DHL Supply Chain. He is pursuing his MBA in the Evening Cohort at UT Dallas to strengthen his leadership, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Ryan is passionate about empowering teams and fostering a culture of growth through data-driven strategy and thoughtful leadership. Outside of work and academics, Ryan enjoys trying new restaurants, traveling, and spending time with his fiancée and their Labradoodle, Hachi.
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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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Will Cooper, Class of 2026
William is an Electrical Design Engineer currently leading innovative projects in Rockwall, TX. With a BS in Engineering from Texas A&M University, Will joined the Professional MBA Evening Cohort at UTD as a way to break into the business realm and further develop his networking and business skills. He aspires to use the knowledge and connections gained from the MBA program to eventually launch his own business, merging his existing technical experience with a new-found entrepreneurial mindset.
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Raam Subramanian, Class of 2026
Raam graduated from Texas A&M University with a BS in Economics and earned the Hollingsworth Leadership Certificate through the Corps of Cadets, a four-year military leadership training program.
Post graduation, he spent seven years as a Public Sector Healthcare Consultant at Deloitte before transitioning to work independently, continuing to serve State Government agencies. Raam is pursuing an MBA with a concentration in Business Analytics and Finance to enhance his technical project management and analytics background. Outside of work, he enjoys playing tennis, writing sketch comedy and plays, and mentoring the next generation.
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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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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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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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