What drew you to enroll in Cornell's engineering management program?
I was really impressed by the flexibility of Cornell’s program. In addition to taking courses in the Engineering School, students also have the opportunity to take courses in the Johnson Business School, School of Hotel Administration, and the School of Industrial Labor Relations. Additionally, I was able to begin Cornell’s Engineering Management Program while finishing my undergraduate degree.
How does your undergrad major relate to your current work in engineering management?
For my undergraduate degree, I studied Mechanical Engineering at Cornell University. My undergraduate degree has taught me how to go about solving tough, technical problems. The Engineering Management Program expands on this by teaching students a holistic approach to synthesizing ideas, analyzing information, making decisions, and leading organizations.
What is the research project you are working on?
My Engineering Management research project is a Feasibility Analysis of a Microgrid for the Ithaca South Energy District. Additionally, other projects I have worked on while in the program include Assessment and Optimization of a Subscription Meal Startup Supply Chain, NFL Moneyline Betting Statistical Modeling, and Cornell Fitness Center Staffing Optimization.
What are your plans for the future, post-graduation?
After graduation, I will be working for Accenture as a Strategy Analyst in their New York office. In the long term, I hope to take on management roles at consumer product or technology companies. One day, I hope to create my own company.
What is the best part about the program?
The diverse coursework of the program—the program’s structure of having core engineering management courses, a finance elective, a behavioral elective, and two specialization electives has allowed me to learn so much. Additionally, it has given me the opportunity to meet many people and professors from different backgrounds.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I can be found running, watching college football, or playing an intramural sport.
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