Information Systems students, alumni, employers and partners talk about their invaluable academic experiences at the UT Dallas Jindal School of Management, providing advice, perspective, and vision.
KUMAR GAURAV, MS ITM ‘17
I embarked on a transformative journey at the UT Dallas, seeking to break free from professional stagnation. With 4 years of experience in project management and data analysis, I yearned for fresh skills and perspectives. The MS ITM program became my gateway to revitalization. Immersing myself in data warehousing, in-memory processing, and mastering data modeling, statistics and visualizations, I emerged equipped to seize challenging opportunities as a data engineer. The friendly environment, stellar faculties, and impactful courses have truly been the pillars of my successful transition and ongoing growth in the dynamic field of information technology.
Tushar Mumbaikar, MSITM ’23
Combining my robust SAP Sales and Distribution background with a strategic choice, I enrolled in JSOM’s MS-ITM curriculum at UT Dallas. Opting for the SAP Alliance-guided Enterprise System track was deliberate, as it offers a diverse range of SAP courses and valuable SAP TS410 certification. This has significantly enriched my functional and technical expertise across multiple SAP domains. UT Dallas’ alignment with industry standards ensures a solid foundation and coupled with my existing skills, positions me well for roles requiring functional understanding and technical implementation within SAP.
Khushboo Bhatia, MS ‘21
The MSBA program at UTD has equipped me with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in the field of business analytics. The curriculum seamlessly blends theory with hands-on practical experience, allowing to develop both a solid theoretical foundation and the real-world skills necessary to excel in the industry.
Rupali Saxena, MS ‘23
My experience at the Jindal School of Management pursuing an MS in Business Analytics was truly exceptional. The program’s comprehensive curriculum equipped me with cutting-edge analytical skills and a deep understanding of business dynamics.
Mani Atukuri, MSITM’ 23
HIRS Analyst | Paccar
Hello, my name is Mani Deep Atukuri. I pursued my master’s degree from ITM with a concentration in Enterprise Systems. My journey with SAP began when I worked at my first job with SuccessFactors, which piqued my interest and led me to pursue higher studies in the same field. During my first semester, I took the ERP with SAP course under the guidance of Professor Lou Thompson.
Arun Ravichandran, MS ITM’ 23
SAP Solution Engineer
Kaar Technologies Inc
I am happy to write a testimonial about the SAP Users Group and Professor Lou Thompson, the Director of the Enterprise Systems Graduation Program. My experience with both the SAP Users Group (SUG) and Professor Thompson’s courses has been nothing short of transformative.
Rajya Gaddipati, MS ITM’ 23
SAP Business Consultant
Lennox International
The MS ITM program at UT Dallas has been an enriching and great learning experience. As an SAP MM Functional Consultant, with about 3.5 years of experience, UT Dallas’s Enterprise Systems track was the ideal track for me. The courses of the Enterprise Systems track are designed to help students accumulate valuable technical skills currently in demand in the industry.
Purnima Samal – MS ITM’ 23
SAP Business Consultant
Mohawk | Dal-Tile
The penchant to expand the domain of my knowledge in SAP and Management strategies landed me in UTD. Choosing the ITM Program which has a flexible curriculum perfectly complemented my skill sets. The courses MIS 6319 and 6332 gives hands-on experience both as an SAP end user and a SAP Consultant.
Shirin Sehgal, MS ‘23
I had an enriching experience with the Business Analytics program at UTD. The program’s thoughtful design and impressive learning curve make it an excellent choice for anyone looking to prepare for the industry.
Sonal Chaturvedi, MS ‘23
As a person without any background in programming, I found the MSBA program at UTD to be extraordinary as it transformed me into a Data Professional. The coursework here at UTD is designed to teach students the skills, tools, and platforms used in the real world. The professors are very experienced and helpful. The classes will prepare you for the real world.
Madhur Mehta, MS ‘23
I wholeheartedly recommend the MSBA program to anyone seeking a comprehensive and transformative education in business analytics. It has been an enriching and empowering experience that has set the stage for a successful and fulfilling career in this exciting field.
Erick Castaneda, MS ‘21
With a background in Banking and no coding experience, the MSBA completely revolutionized my career in information systems. I am now able to utilize my expertise to channel real-world data and platforms that drive business strategic decisions for internal stakeholders and corporate leaders. Included in the program is the extraordinary opportunity to network in the fastest-growing tech hub in the U.S.
Saumya Srivastava, MS ‘23
The Business Analytics program at JSOM is one of the most sought-after programs which provides the flexibility to shape your career in the direction of your choice. It offers a blend of all analytical skills along with developing business acumen. I had a wonderful experience learning under the tutelage of some amazing faculty here and am grateful to have gathered amazing memories.
Sameer Ranjan, MS ‘20
The Jindal School of Management’s MSBA program has played a vital role in propelling my career to new heights. Its combination of business expertise and data intelligence has allowed me to enter the world of entrepreneurship and create highly impactful products that resonate with global audiences. Without this program, achieving this level of success would have been impossible.
Amritha Rekha, MS ‘20
The Business Analytics program at UTD is an amalgamation of all rightful skills and technologies required for the Analytical domain. You could always customize the course list to pave your future to any analytical roles like analytics consultant, risk analyst, etc.
Samhitha Bhat, MS ‘22
The UT Dallas Business Analytics program has been transformative for my career, elevating me to achieve my goals. Equipped with essential skills for Business Intelligence, I gained valuable leadership experience and a robust professional network. I’m grateful for the top-tier education and highly recommend this program to those aspiring for success in this field.
Ailing Hua, MS ‘23
Joining the MSBA flex program was a game-changer. Scholarships made learning accessible, and practical focus prepared me for a job. Looking back, it’s evident that education, especially with the right program and support, can truly transform your life.
Ruchita Parikh, MS’21
Technology Associate Consultant, SAP
With a background in SAP consulting, I wanted to pursue a master’s program that provided the right blend of SAP and management courses. The Information Technology and Management program at UT Dallas is one such program that offers the dedicated Enterprise Systems track with SAP courses and diverse options for electives.
Mallika Siripurapu, MS’21
Jr Programming Analyst, ELXR Technologies
UTD’S MSITM program has given me an opportunity to tailor the subjects in the course based on my interest and engage in the student clubs based on affinity to the technology stack. It was an enriching experience learning and working alongside professors, especially in the Enterprise Systems concentration.
Apoorwa Joshi, MS’21
Associate Technology Consultant, SAP America
My journey to Masters Degree has been spectacular and memorable. Having my interest in SAP and choosing the UTD ITM program for its versatile curriculum which has an Enterprise Systems track perfectly complimented my skill sets in the SAP Security domain.
Bhushan Sonmale, MS’21
Technology Risk Consultant, Ernst & Young
You will never fall short of opportunities in the MSITM Program at UT Dallas, only if you are looking in the right direction. I have had the best time of my academic career with these opportunities and the experiences crafted out of them.
Bhushan Vishal, MS’19
SAP Analyst, Wolters Kluwer
Enterprise system track being offered at UTD consisting of SAP courses MIS6319 & MIS6332 helped me in enhancing my functional and technical knowledge in various SAP functional domains. As a supply chain graduate, I got benefited from the course as SAP knowledge gained during the course also helped me in getting an internship.
Anvay Thakare
Vistex Consultant, Vistex Inc.
The MSITM program with its versatility and flexibility and its alliance with SAP has shaped my career in a way I always dreamed. Enterprise System track and SAP TS410 certification along with my experience as TA for SAP courses at the university, has helped me achieve skills and step into the world of SAP.
Snehasis Dutta ’20
SAP Functional Consultant, Infosys
Having a well-rounded experience in SAP domain, it was a conspicuous decision to join UT Dallas to pursue my career in Information Technology and Management. The ITM program offers flexible courses and constituted of different tracks. The Enterprise System track was a perfect fit for me which helped me to upraise my knowledge in various functional domains in SAP.
Neethu Narayanan, MS’20
Database Developer, Copart Inc
The journey at UTD has been eventful and life changing. The two years spent at UTD has helped me grow personally and professionally. I was learning new and challenging things every day.
Anand Muraleedharan, MS’20
Data Engineer, Visual BI Solutions
I could easily find a match in the Information Technology Management program as it gave a lot of flexibility in the choice of courses and opportunity to enlist in a minor career track as I majored in ITM. Given my career alignment, minoring in Enterprise Systems was beyond question.
Kevin Fernandes, MS’21
Current MS ITM Student
I only had two criteria while searching for the perfect degree and a University to pursue my Masters in, the first being a good mixture of technical and business courses and the second, the school I would study in had to be a well-reputed.
Rhea DSouza, MS’21
Current MS ITM Student
Having a little over 2 years’ experience working with data and processes, I was seeking a graduate degree that aligned with my goals and interests. As I stumbled upon JSOM’s MS-ITM curriculum at UT Dallas, I knew my search was over and that this was the place I wanted to be. The MS-ITM program is a perfect amalgam of technical, business and management courses.
Idahosa Iyawe, MS’21
Current MS ITM Student
I had my undergraduate degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering at the unique University of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria, after which for roughly 6 years, I was privileged to work with OVH Energy, one of the largest indigenous downstream companies in Nigeria.
Swati Singh, MS’18
Business Planning Manager, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
The program is ideal for those who want to progress in analytics domain while engaging with growing volume, variety and velocity of data.
Archit Kiran Satra, MS’18
Digital Analyst II – Digital Analytics & Insights ALSAC – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
The Business Analytics program taught me how to place emphasis on the practical application of analytics to real-world business problems and decision making.
Vaidik Natani, MS’18
Data Scientist Insights, Hallmark Cards
The MS BA course here at UT Dallas has a perfect curriculum for all the budding data scientist who wants to learn more about Statistics, Machine Learning…
Vatsal Ajmera, MS’18
Data Scientist, Trinity Industries
The excellent course structure of the program with the highly-experienced faculty guided me to the professional world .
Abhinav Tomer, MS’18
Data Engineer, Autodesk Inc.
Business Analytics program at UTD is perfect for someone who wants to go into the field of Analytics.
Shravya Shanmukh, MS’18
Sr. Analyst-Data Engineering, Weber Shandwick
I took up Masters in Business Analytics to develop my technical skills and learn the art of telling stories leveraging data.
Abhishek Mishra, MS’18
Senior Specialist Data Scientist, AT&T Services
I joined UT Dallas in Fall 2016 and at that time I already had a couple of years of experience in the data analytics.
Vibhore Agarwal, MS’18
Coverage Analyst, T-Mobile
Business Analytics at UT Dallas is a perfect blend of Marketing, Operation Research, Statistics and Econometrics.
Mounika Akumalla, MS’18
BSA Senior Consultant – Data Science, NTT Data
I joined the program for its strong & diverse curriculum but soon realized that the biggest strength of the program is the exposure and growth.
Vivek Patil, MS’18
Senior Analytics in Advisory, Ernst & Young (EY)
After joining UTD in Fall 2016, I have persistently seen changes in the program structure and courses offered, which made it more challenging.
Jaspreet Kaur Bhamra, MS’18
Data Scientist, Ericsson Inc.
The course is perfectly designed for anyone and everyone who have a passion to find insights and analyze data using latest technologies.
Zeeshaan Ramani, MS’20
Strategy Analyst, Ally
As a Strategy Analyst at Ally, I am able to use the soft skills and hard skills acquired from this degree, along with the business and technical knowledge .
Anil Bulusu, MS’20
Business Analyst, Dekra North America
The MS program in Business Analytics at The University of Texas at Dallas was designed to offer students the right mix of tools and technologies required.
Akash Gupta, MS’20
Data Analyst, Scalable Press
When I applied to UTD, I was a budding undergraduate after completing my Computer Science degree fascinated by the field of data and analytics.
Sumeet Kumar, MS’20
Business Analyst, ASML
Business Analytics program at UTD is definitely one of the best in the nation. The program always strives to address the changing needs in the industry.
Pankit Arora, MS’19
Sr. Risk Modeling Analyst, Mr. Cooper
The technical, analytical, and business skills I’ve gained from the program are used every day at my current role as a Sr. Risk Modeling Analyst.
Rahul Sethi, MS’19
Product Manager, Information Services, Ericsson, Inc.
Prior to the program, I had disparate knowledge of different analytics techniques, methodologies and models.
Iekansh Sharma, MS’20
Business Analyst, Datto, Inc
Pursuing MS in Business Analytics at UT Dallas has been a great rewarding experience.
Gowtham Senthilkumar, MS’19
Business Intelligence Consultant, Sisense
The coursework for all the courses in the program are individually tailor-made for making students successful at the Enterprise level.
Haoxuan Bao, MS’18
SAP Finance Business Analyst, Illumina
With my consistent passion about SAP and remarkable deliverables given by the Program, I finally found my dream job.
Garima Chaurasia, MS’17
Senior BI Consultant, Visual BI Solutions
Being technically sound, I wanted to explore and grow my functional knowledge as well.