Filling Gaps in Business Education

Leading IT Teams

I coach and lead IT teams working in Agile methodologies. As a “release train engineer,” I support the Agile framework teams by managing risks and assisting in improvements. In that role, I interact with—and often influence changes at—many levels of the organization.

Why Olin?

I have an atypical undergraduate degree, and the gap in my business education had been weighing on me. I saw an MBA program as a great way to supplement the professional skills I’ve developed after 10 years on the job. I’d also admired the leadership qualities in Emerson managers who are Olin alumni. I was encouraged to follow in their footsteps.

Surprise Realization

I've had great experiences getting to know fellow students. But the most startling experience was discovering how much I liked my accounting courses. Coming from a fine arts background, accounting seemed like the last thing I’d be interested in. But I was wrong.

A Great Resource

The career center is a great resource. Even as someone who’s already working in the industry, I’m grateful to have the coaches and counselors available to guide my career path.

Career Advancement

I have a few more years left at Olin, but I’ve already landed on the radar screen of corporate hiring managers.

The career center is a great resource. I’m grateful to have the coaches and counselors available to guide my career path.