Meet MEM Students

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  • Mohit Agrawal

    Mohit Agrawal

    Focus Area: Project Management
    Career Track: Energy

    Hometown:Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
    Languages:
    English, Hindi, Marwari, Telugu
    Age Entering Program: 27

    Undergraduate Education:
    B.Tech, Petroleum Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology

    Previous Work Experience:
    Project Manager (Operations), Oil And Natural Gas Corporation, Rajahmundry, Ap, India

    "With four years of industry experience in project management, I chose the MEM program at Dartmouth to expand my skillset in the management of technology products. The diverse tight-knit community of Dartmouth lets you expand not just the horizon of your thinking but also ensures holistic personality development."

  • Ebunoluwa Onaimi Alabi: MEMC Vice President for Communications; Project Management, High Tech; Lagos, Nigeria

    Ebunoluwa Onaimi Alabi

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    Focus Area: Project Management
    Career Track: High Tech

    Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria
    Languages:
    English
    Age Entering Program: 24

    Undergraduate Education:
    BSc, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Ibadan

    “I really love how I get to take courses at Tuck and Thayer. This has helped me think more about the market viability of technical solutions while keeping the end users in mind at all times. I also love how closely I get to work with my colleagues, this has helped me refine my thoughts and general worldview.”

  • Vaishnavi Anil: MEMC Vice President for Professional; Entrepreneurship; Project Management, High Tech; Hyderabad, Telangana, India

    Vaishnavi Anil

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    Focus Areas: Entrepreneurship, Project Management
    Career Track: High Tech

    Hometown: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
    Languages:
    English, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam
    Age Entering Program: 24

    Undergraduate Education:
    BS, Computer Science Engineering, Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management

    Previous Work Experience:
    AI/ML Specialist Apple Hyderabad, India
    Software Developer TATA Consultancy Services Hyderabad, India

    “I chose to pursue MEM because I am passionate about technical challenges and designing and developing new solutions, but I also wanted to be involved in strategic decision-making to enter the business world. What attracted me to Dartmouth was the smaller cohort size; this enabled me to connect more closely with my peers.”

  • Deepika Reddy Baddam

    Deepika Reddy Baddam

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    Focus Areas: Entrepreneurship, Project Management
    Career Track: High Tech

    Hometown: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
    Languages:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Age Entering Program:
    22

    Undergraduate Education:
    Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology
    Electronics and Communications Engineering

    Previous Work Experience:
    Associate Product Manager, Apollo Computing Laboratories, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

    As an Electronics and Communications Major, my degree served as a solid foundation for my technical caliber. To truly thrive in today's techno-functional era and maximize business value to consumers, I needed to supplement my business learning with a strong techno-functional degree. The MEM program was a setting stone for me to pave my way into product management and entrepreneurship. This program has a tight-knit community along with immense support from the Career Services and the CCC mentors that give a sense of belonging. I also truly appreciate the flexibility and the wide range of electives that you can choose from. Apart from academics, I love traveling around New Hampshire and am a National motorcycle racer!

  • Begaiym Daniiarova

    Begaiym Daniiarova

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    Focus Areas: Project Management
    Career Track: High Tech

    Hometown: Bishkek, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
    Languages:
    English, Russian, Kyrgyz
    Age Entering Program:
    27

    Undergraduate Education:
    American University of Central Asia
    Bachelor of Business Administration

    Previous Work Experience:
    Advisory Senior Associate, PwC, Almaty, Kazakhstan
    Audit Associate, KPMG, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

    My experience at Dartmouth so far has been very enriching and unique. The MEM program curriculum has exactly what I was looking for, and it perfectly fits my career aspirations. With an ideal balance of technology-focused and business coursework, as well as support from the Thayer Career Services and CCC mentors, the program offers outstanding learning experiences and countless opportunities for further career growth and development. I am very fortunate to grow my network and study together with young professionals from around the world.

  • Subomi Gbotosho

    Subomi Gbotosho

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    Focus Areas: Entrepreneurship, Project Management
    Career Track: High Tech

    Hometown: Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
    Languages:
    English, Yoruba
    Age Entering Program:
    23

    Undergraduate Education:
    Covenant University
    Chemical Engineering

    Previous Work Experience:
    Co-founder- Dime (Startup), NigeriaProject Manager- Bovas Group (Oil and Gas), Nigeria

    The small cohort, the courses, the students, and the amazing faculty are some of the reasons I choose Dartmouth. If I were given a second chance, I'll choose Dartmouth thousand times over. Being able to create your own learning experience by taking courses from different colleges makes the entire experience even more exciting!

  • Shivangee Gupta

    Shivangee Gupta

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    Focus Areas: Project Management
    Career Track: High Tech

    Hometown: Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
    Languages:
    English, Hindi
    Age Entering Program:
    27

    Undergraduate Education:
    Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
    Bachelor of Technology, Chemical Engineering

    Previous Work Experience:
    Technical Program Manager, Becton Dickinson (BD), Gurgaon, Haryana, India
    Senior Project Manager, Reliance Industries Ltd, Jamnagar, Gujrat, India

    After having 5 years of industry experience, I chose the Dartmouth MEM program because it offered not only prestige, amazing faculty, and a powerful network, but also the opportunity to be a part of a close-knit diverse group of future business pioneers who are all ready to learn from each other. The comradery within the class not only promotes a better learning environment but also helps to keep you on your toes in a high-paced competitive institution such as Dartmouth.

  • Jeremy Hadfield

    Jeremy Hadfield

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    Focus Areas: Project Management
    Career Track: Energy

    Hometown: Orem, Utah, United States
    Languages:
    English, Spanish
    Age Entering Program:
    22

    Undergraduate Education:
    Dartmouth College
    Philosophy & Cognitive Science

    Previous Work Experience:
    Project Manager, Legrand North America, Lindon, UT
    Product Manager, Unmasked Project, Hanover, NH
    Research Intern, Qualia Research Institute, San Fransisco, CA
    Cognitive Science Research Assistant, Dartmouth PhilLab, Hanover, NH

    I chose the MEM program because it enables me to grow both my technical and management skills through the collaboration between Thayer and Tuck. As a developing engineer with a background in the humanities & the sciences, Thayer's human-centered focus especially resonates with me. The tight-knit community, customizable curriculum, and project-driven learning are just a few of the things that make the MEM phenomenal. I hope to apply what I learn in the program to make a positive impact on the environment. In my spare time, I enjoy mountain biking, hiking, creative writing, music, digital art, and reading.

  • Majid Hejazi

    Majid Hejazi

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    Focus Areas: Entrepreneurship, Project Management
    Career Track: High Tech

    Hometown: Qom, Qom, Iran
    Languages:
    English, Farsi
    Age Entering Program:
    24

    Undergraduate Education:
    Imam Khomeini International University
    Mechanical Engineering

    Previous Work Experience:
    Co-Founder, Hamzabaan, Iran
    UPAP, Unilever, Iran

    My journey started with Mechanical Engineering. As I went deeper and deeper in my journey, I realized that although I love my major, there is something inside me that says: "You are not built for working with machines and systems, you are built to work with people!" After experiencing some management roles in different cases, I realized that the inner voice is not that wrong! So, I decided to add some management and people relationship experience to my career. This is where the idea of becoming an Engineering Manager was born!

  • Thomas Hue

    Thomas Hue

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    Focus Areas: Project Management
    Career Track: High Tech

    Hometown: Beaune, France
    Languages:
    English, French, German
    Age Entering Program:
    22

    Undergraduate Education:
    Ecole Centrale de Nantes
    MS in Engineering, Industrial Engineering

    Aux Lazaristes
    BS in Engineering

    Previous Work Experience:
    Product Management Intern, Amazon, Luxembourg
    Operations Intern, Amazon, Lyon area, France

    I'm more than happy to be part of the MEM'24 cohort, learning from each other and enjoying every class I'm taking. Thanks to the amazing faculty and staff, the MEM program provides us the keys to thrive as future leaders of worldwide tech companies. I would not trade this unique and rich experience for anything in the world.

  • Bo Li

    Bo Li

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    Focus Areas: Entrepreneurship, Project Management
    Career Track: Energy

    Hometown: Beijing, China
    Languages:
    English, Mandarin Chinese
    Age Entering Program:
    23

    Undergraduate Education:
    The University of Vermont
    Environmental Engineering

    Previous Work Experience:
    Former engineering consultant in both the private and public sectors in New York State.

  • Shyam Prasad Reddy Manneti

    Shyam Prasad Reddy Manneti

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    Focus Areas: Project Management
    Career Track: High Tech

    Hometown: Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India
    Languages:
    English, Japanese, Telugu, Hindi
    Age Entering Program:
    26

    Undergraduate Education:
    Indian Institute of Technology Madras
    Bachelor of Technology, Chemical Engineering

    Previous Work Experience:
    Technical Project Manager, Nihon Unisys, Tokyo, Japan
    Global Manager - Europe, T&K Toka, Saitama, Japan

    With my passion for pursuing a program that would deliver the exact blend of technology and business acumen, I had my eye on the most prestigious Master in Engineering Management program at Dartmouth. Having spent the past 5 years in Japan, I was intrigued by the work ethic of Dartmouth professors and this propelled me toward crafting a personal statement for this program. I graduated from IIT Madras in India, am an ardent traveller, and a staunch believer of "Hakuna Matata."

  • Marc Perez

    Marc Perez

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    Focus Areas: Project Management
    Career Track: Energy, High Tech

    Hometown: Wayne, New Jersey, United States
    Languages:
    English
    Age Entering Program:
    22

    Undergraduate Education:
    Indian Institute of Technology Madras
    Bachelor of Technology, Chemical Engineering

    Previous Work Experience:
    Assistant Engineer, Ross Valve Manufacturing Co. Inc., Troy, New York, United States
    Mechanical Engineering Co-op, Danbury Mission Technologies, Danbury, Connecticut, United States

    I joined the MEM program at Dartmouth because I wanted to merge my engineering knowledge with business to gain a well-rounded approach to my future career. The small program size gives everyone the opportunity to make meaningful and long-lasting friendships, along with personal connections with faculty and alumni. I have enjoyed the coursework and real-world projects, the flexible nature of electives and the program, and the Dartmouth community as a whole.


  • Sreeja Poduri

    Sreeja Poduri

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    Focus Areas: Project Management
    Career Track: Energy, High Tech

    Hometown: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
    Languages:
    English
    Age Entering Program:
    24

    Undergraduate Education:
    GITAM University
    Bachelor's of Technology in Electronics and Communications Engineering

    Previous Work Experience:
    Product Development Analyst was my last role at Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd , Hyderabad India for 3 years.

    The Dartmouth MEM program is my perfect fit because of its small cohort size, vast class diversity, accomplished professors, and numerous opportunities it presents. The environment here creates great networking opportunities and platforms for graduates to discover their talent and passion like the Thayer Career Services and CCC program which helps bridge the gap between corporate, and students. Every day, we learn new things and speak to amazing people which makes our experience fulfilling.

  • Sriram Polavakalipalayam Ramakrishnan

    Sriram Polavakalipalayam Ramakrishnan

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    Focus Areas: Project Management
    Career Track: High Tech

    Hometown: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
    Languages:
    English,Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam
    Age Entering Program:
    25

    Undergraduate Education:
    Anna University
    Electronics and Communication Engineering

    Previous Work Experience:
    Senior Analyst, Bain & Company, Gurugram, Haryana, INDIA
    Consultant, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA

    Hailing from a Consulting background and an Undergraduate in Engineering, I chose the Master in Engineering Management program to act as a bridge between my academic roots and professional trajectory. The tight-knit community and the flexibility to take courses from the Tuck School of Business and Thayer School of Engineering made me manifest for a place in this cohort.

  • Supritha Shankar Rao

    Supritha Shankar Rao

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    Focus Areas: Project Management
    Career Track: High Tech

    Hometown: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
    Languages: English, Marathi, Kannada, Hindi
    Age Entering Program:
    24

    Undergraduate Education:
    Atria Institute of Technology, Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)
    Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering

    Previous Work Experience:
    Associate Systems Engineer, IBM, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

    Studying at Dartmouth was my absolute dream and now that I have been here for 2 months, it still feels surreal. Having a computer science background and working on the technical side at IBM for almost 2 years, I wanted to make a shift to the management side while not completely giving up on my technical knowledge. The best fit for this requirement was the MEM program. One of the perks of this program is that it has students from all over the world and this diverse crowd makes it even more fun to explore and learn from each other every day. Loving the decision to come here to Hanover!

  • Shivangi Tandon

    Shivangi Tandon

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    Focus Areas: Project Management
    Career Track: High Tech

    Hometown: Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, India
    Languages: English, Hindi
    Age Entering Program:
    23

    Undergraduate Education:
    Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad
    B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering

    Previous Work Experience:
    Software Engineer, Myntra Designs Pvt. Ltd.
    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Filip J. Nowicki: MEMC President; High Tech; Warsaw, Poland

    Filip Nowicki

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    Career Track: High Tech

    Hometown: Warsaw, Poland
    Languages: Polish, English
    Age Entering Program: 24

    Undergraduate Education:
    MS, Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
    BS, Aerospace Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology

    Previous Work Experience:
    Robotics SDE Intern, United Robots, Warsaw, Poland
    Design Engineering Intern, Metalbuds, Podlas, Poland

    “The MEM program synthesizes everything I am passionate about — tech, business, and excellent academia. The two elements that keep impressing me each and every day are MEM students and Dartmouth's location. Fellow MEM students are driven and exceptional and form a coherent group I am thrilled to learn from.”

  • Elen Stepanyan

    Elen Stepanyan

    Focus Areas: Project Management
    Career Track: High Tech

    Hometown: Bethesda, Maryland, United States
    Languages: English, Armenian, Spanish, Russian
    Age Entering Program:
    22

    Undergraduate Education:
    Washington and Lee University
    BS in Engineering (Biology Emphasis)

    My three favorite things about Dartmouth MEM are: 1) the flexibility in tailoring our curriculum, 2) looking up to examples of industry success and admirable leadership in the MEM alumni network, and 3) my diverse, motivated, and fun cohort of peers. I am grateful and excited to form relationships with a highly talented and supportive network of peers, CCC mentors, and faculty.

  • Kajal Singh: MEMC Vice President for Social; Project Management, High Tech; Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

    Kajal Singh

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    Focus Areas: Project Management
    Career Track: High Tech

    Hometown: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
    Languages:
    English, Hindi
    Age Entering Program: 24

    Undergraduate Education:
    Bachelor of Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology

    Previous Work Experience:
    Project Manager, Schneider Electric, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

    “Dartmouth's comprehensive yet flexible curriculum transformed my passion for product management into a high-powered profession and provided a plethora of opportunities to network with industry representatives and like-minded students.”

  • Mounika Reddy Vengama

    Mounika Reddy Vengama

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    Focus Areas: Entrepreneurship, Project Management
    Career Track: High Tech

    Hometown: Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
    Languages:
    English, Telugu, Hindi
    Age Entering Program: 23

    Undergraduate Education:
    Indian Institute of Technology Madras
    Bachelor of Technology

    Previous Work Experience:
    Associate, PwC US Advisory, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
    Process Engineer,Dr.Reddys Laboratories,Hyderabad, India

    While I like to explore and learn new things, I would say every day at Dartmouth is exciting and different from the previous one. I cannot wait to see and experience this whole journey.

  • William Tunis

    William Tunis

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    Focus Areas: Project Management
    Career Track: High Tech

    Hometown: Toledo, Ohio, United States
    Languages:
    English
    Age Entering Program: 22

    Undergraduate Education:
    Elon University
    B.S. Engineering - General

    Previous Work Experience:
    Engineering Intern, Cooper Industries LLC, Haw River, NC, United States
    Production Support, IMCO Carbide Tool, Perrysburg, OH, United States

    I am honored to have had the ability to choose the Dartmouth MEM program because I know that if I put the effort in, it will provide me with the opportunity to become a more well-rounded engineer by adding a deep layer of business knowledge to go along with it. The sense of community within the program and all around campus creates a great environment to learn and build relationships with the people around you. I have already experienced the many benefits this program provides its members and I am confident it will allow me to show great growth not only as a student but as a person as well.

  • Heli Vyas

    Heli Vyas

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    Focus Areas: Project Management
    Career Track: High Tech

    Hometown: Mumbai, Maharashtra,India
    Languages:
    English, Gujarati, Hindi
    Age Entering Program: 23

    Undergraduate Education:
    Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal
    Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering

    Previous Work Experience:
    Engineering Intern, Cooper Industries LLC, Haw River, NC, United States
    Production Support, IMCO Carbide Tool, Perrysburg, OH, United States

    I chose Dartmouth MEM because it was the best of not both, but multiple worlds. Not only does it offer the best mix of technical and business learnings which lets you create your own unique brand, but the sense of community in a cohort so tight-knit and diverse is amazing. Not a day goes by that is mundane. There's a vast variety of student clubs and activities where every single person can find their corner. Hanover is a beautiful place and there's so much to explore and learn during the 15 months of this program.

  • Serena Yombe: MEMC Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Project Management, High Tech; Cameroon

    Serena Yombe

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    Focus Area: Project Management
    Career Track: High Tech

    Hometown: Cameroon
    Languages:
    English, French
    Age Entering Program: 24

    Undergraduate Education:
    BS, Mechanical Engineering, Drexel University

    Previous Work Experience:
    Vehicle Engineering Consultant, STV Inc, Philadelphia, PA
    Mechanical Engineer Intern, Rexel, Runnemede, NJ

    “I chose to attend the Dartmouth MEM program, because of its small cohort and tight-knit community. My MEM peers are like-minded people with diverse backgrounds with whom I also enjoy hanging out with outside of the classroom. Our unique differences allow us to learn from each other and thrive as a class.”

  • Jiayi Wang

    Jiayi Wang

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    Focus Area: Project Management
    Career Track: High Tech

    Hometown: China
    Languages:
    English, Mandarin
    Age Entering Program: 23

    Undergraduate Education:
    Tsinghua University
    B.Eng. in Industrial Engineering, Minor in Economics

    Enjoy exploring infinite possibilities of life.