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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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 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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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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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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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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