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Learn about the Georgia Tech Scheller Executive MBA program and get your questions answered by connecting with an ambassador.
Purnima Gunasekar, Executive MBA '24
Undergrad:
Computer Science, Bharathiar University
Computer Science, Bharathiar University
Career:
Technology Leader, Infosys
Technology Leader, Infosys
Talk to Me About:
Traveling, hiking, yoga and meditation, volunteering, startups and angel investing, coaching and mentoring, Women In Technology
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Traveling, hiking, yoga and meditation, volunteering, startups and angel investing, coaching and mentoring, Women In Technology
Jared Hasty, Executive MBA '16
Undergrad:
Aviation Management, Auburn University
Aviation Management, Auburn University
Career:
Co-Founder, Piedmont Jets
Co-Founder, Piedmont Jets
Talk to Me About:
Aviation, Music (Jam Bands), and Family
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Aviation, Music (Jam Bands), and Family
AJ Noel, Executive MBA '11
Undergrad:
Computer Information Systems, Georgia State University
Computer Information Systems, Georgia State University
Career:
Client Director, BlueAlly
Client Director, BlueAlly
Talk to Me About:
Sales Leadership, Growth Mindset, and Mentoring Future Business Leaders
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Sales Leadership, Growth Mindset, and Mentoring Future Business Leaders
Patrick J. Guerin, Executive MBA '18
Undergrad:
Professional Pilot Systems, The Ohio State University
Professional Pilot Systems, The Ohio State University
Career:
Manager of Pilot Training, Archer Aviation
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Manager of Pilot Training, Archer Aviation
Shankar Calambakkam, Executive MBA '14
Undergrad:
B.E Electronics and Communication, University of Madras
B.E Electronics and Communication, University of Madras
Career:
Leader in Transition, Vetri inc
Leader in Transition, Vetri inc
Talk to Me About:
Personal Brand building, Startup Mentorship, and Golf
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Personal Brand building, Startup Mentorship, and Golf
Abhishek Pathak, Executive MBA '17
Undergrad:
B.E. Computer Science, College of Engineering (Bhopal, India)
B.E. Computer Science, College of Engineering (Bhopal, India)
Career:
Associate Vice President, Molina Healthcare
Associate Vice President, Molina Healthcare
Talk to Me About:
Finance, World Economics, Better Healthcare, and Impact of Data and AI
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Finance, World Economics, Better Healthcare, and Impact of Data and AI
Prajyusha Talasila, Executive MBA '19
Undergrad:
BE Computer Science, JNTUC (Hyderabad, India)
BE Computer Science, JNTUC (Hyderabad, India)
Career:
Vice President, AI PMO, OpenText Inc.
Vice President, AI PMO, OpenText Inc.
Talk to Me About:
New Technologies and Women's Mentorship
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New Technologies and Women's Mentorship
August Oo, Executive MBA '13
Undergrad:
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Alabama - Birmingham
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Alabama - Birmingham
Career:
Founder, X4S
Founder, X4S
Talk to Me About:
Aviation and AI/XR Technologies
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Aviation and AI/XR Technologies
Carlos Rodrigues, Executive MBA '16
Undergrad:
B.S. Computer Science, Faculdade Campo Limpo Paulista (Brazil)
B.S. Computer Science, Faculdade Campo Limpo Paulista (Brazil)
Career:
Director IT, CMC
Director IT, CMC
Talk to Me About:
Technology, Travel, and Family
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Technology, Travel, and Family
Jason Wegmet, Executive MBA '22
Undergrad:
B.A. Journalism, University of Georgia
B.A. Journalism, University of Georgia
Career:
Associate Vice President, Cox Communications
Associate Vice President, Cox Communications
Talk to Me About:
Music, Fitness, and College Football
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Music, Fitness, and College Football
Abby Davis, Executive MBA '24
Undergrad:
Marketing, University of Georgia
Marketing, University of Georgia
Career:
Brand Channels Manager, GoTo Foods
Brand Channels Manager, GoTo Foods
Talk to Me About:
Hiking, cooking, baking, soccer
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Hiking, cooking, baking, soccer
Melvin Simms, Executive MBA '13
Undergrad:
B.S. Finance, Georgia State University
B.S. Finance, Georgia State University
Career:
Executive Director, World 50
Executive Director, World 50
Talk to Me About:
Building Diverse Teams, Cars, and Gadgets
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Building Diverse Teams, Cars, and Gadgets
Alejandro Mata, Executive MBA '23
Undergrad:
B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Tennessee - Knoxville
B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Career:
Managing Partner, Strategic Talent Partners LLC
Managing Partner, Strategic Talent Partners LLC
Talk to Me About:
Sports, Continuous Improvement, and Community Service
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Sports, Continuous Improvement, and Community Service
Tracy Stalvey, Executive MBA '09
Undergrad:
B.A. Psychology, University of West Georgia
B.A. Psychology, University of West Georgia
Career:
Principal Consultant - Life Sciences, Stalvey Consulting LLC
Principal Consultant - Life Sciences, Stalvey Consulting LLC
Talk to Me About:
Biotechnology Development, Health Sciences, Patient Advocacy, and Community Service
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Biotechnology Development, Health Sciences, Patient Advocacy, and Community Service
William Todd, Executive MBA '21
Undergrad:
B.S. Professional Aeronautics, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
B.S. Professional Aeronautics, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Career:
A320 Captain/Simulator Instructor, JetBlue Airways
A320 Captain/Simulator Instructor, JetBlue Airways
Talk to Me About:
Airlines, Travel, and Water Sports
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Airlines, Travel, and Water Sports
Torri Smith, Executive MBA '24
Undergrad:
Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering, North Carolina A&T State University
Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering, North Carolina A&T State University
Career:
Associate Director, Collins Aerospace
Associate Director, Collins Aerospace
Talk to Me About:
Art, sustainability, blogging
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Art, sustainability, blogging
Tory Leggio, Executive MBA '15
Undergrad:
B.S. Economics, The University of Florida
B.S. Economics, The University of Florida
Career:
Vice President- Supply Chain, Georgia-Pacific
Vice President- Supply Chain, Georgia-Pacific
Talk to Me About:
Supply Chain, Analytics, and Sports
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Supply Chain, Analytics, and Sports
Colleen Cunningham, Executive MBA '24
Undergrad:
Industrial Engineering, Purdue University
Industrial Engineering, Purdue University
Career:
Safety Technology Manager, Norfolk Southern Corporation
Safety Technology Manager, Norfolk Southern Corporation
Talk to Me About:
Travel, sports, hiking
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Travel, sports, hiking
Laura Betancourt, Executive MBA '23
Undergrad:
BBA in Finance, Kennesaw State University
BBA in Finance, Kennesaw State University
Career:
Account Executive, Travelers
Account Executive, Travelers
Talk to Me About:
Traveling, Professional Development, and Activism
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Traveling, Professional Development, and Activism
Matt Walker, Executive MBA '24
Undergrad:
Industrial and Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
Industrial and Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
Career:
Global Procurement Director, The Coca-Cola Company
Global Procurement Director, The Coca-Cola Company
Talk to Me About:
Toastmasters, board games, disc golf, traveling
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Toastmasters, board games, disc golf, traveling
Mel Tobias, Executive MBA '24
Undergrad:
Social Work, SUNY Buffalo State College
Social Work, SUNY Buffalo State College
Career:
Epic Application Director, Trinity Health
Epic Application Director, Trinity Health
Talk to Me About:
Focus Program at Georgia Tech, National Black MBA Association, technology for good, project management
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Focus Program at Georgia Tech, National Black MBA Association, technology for good, project management
Bamidele Odeniyi, Executive MBA '16
Undergrad:
Information Technology, Kennesaw State University
Information Technology, Kennesaw State University
Career:
Sr. Associate, KPMG
Sr. Associate, KPMG
Talk to Me About:
Entrepreneurship, Family, and Option Trading
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Entrepreneurship, Family, and Option Trading
Torrae Lawrence-Mitchell, Executive MBA '18
Undergrad:
Communications, Howard University
Communications, Howard University
Talk to Me About:
Political and Social Advocacy, Real Estate Investment, and Entrepreneurship
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Political and Social Advocacy, Real Estate Investment, and Entrepreneurship
Anthony Diaz, Executive MBA '13
Undergrad:
B.S. Earth Sciences, Georgia Tech
B.S. Earth Sciences, Georgia Tech
Career:
Senior Director, Planning and PMO, The Coca-Cola Company
Senior Director, Planning and PMO, The Coca-Cola Company
Talk to Me About:
Mentoring, Community Building, Art, Graphic Design, and Product
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Mentoring, Community Building, Art, Graphic Design, and Product
Chris Staufer, Executive MBA '22
Undergrad:
B.S. Business Administration, University of Florida
B.S. Business Administration, University of Florida
Career:
Sr. IT Project Manager, CRH
Sr. IT Project Manager, CRH
Talk to Me About:
Consulting, Information Technology, Mentoring, and Project Management
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Consulting, Information Technology, Mentoring, and Project Management