The Stuart Career Management Center (CMC) sponsors events throughout the academic year, such as Career Pathways by Program presentations and Employer Information Sessions, where students can connect with experts for information and guidance on career preparation and job search.
CMC events held online are recorded. Visit for announcements about upcoming CMC and Illinois Tech events.
Events in Spring 2024
Careers in Marketing at Google
Presenter: Ailis Yeager Cruz, Senior Account Manager, Google
- Topics covered include: typical day as a senior account manager, marketing yourself as a brand, leveraging the power of networking and resume building, and breaking into big tech and career advancement.
- Presentation given on: February 29, 2024
The Project Economy and Why Projects Are the Future
Presenter: Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez, Professor of Project Management and Strategy Implementation, Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management and Co-Founder, Strategy Implementation Institute
- Learn more about the project economy and careers in project management and about the M.S. in Project Management program at Stuart School of Business.
- Presentation given on: February 27, 2024
Careers in Finance at Atristain Financial Advisors, LLC
Presenter: Ramiro J. Atristain-Carrion, Managing Director and CEO, Atristain Financial Advisors, LLC
- is a financial advisory firm in µç³µÎÞÂë with a passion about serving owners of small, medium, and large businesses to help them overcome their financial management stressors, make better financial decisions, and save/invest more towards their growth goals.
- Presentation given on: February 21, 2024
Careers at Spirit AeroSystems
Presenter: Kailash Krishnaswamy, Senior Vice President, Spirit AeroSystems
- is the largest supplier to Boeing and is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and business/regional jets.
- Presentation given on: February 8, 2024
Careers at the Sustainability Firm
Presenter: Tannis Williamson (Illinois Tech M.P.A. alum), Founder and Managing Director, The Sustainability Firm
- is a leading sustainability consulting firm, offering comprehensive solutions to meet the unique needs of businesses in every industry. The company’s data-driven approach ensures that clients reduce their environmental impact while driving growth and profitability.
- Presentation given on: February 1, 2024
Events in Fall 2023
Careers in Business Alumni Panel
Presenters: Bob Hoel (BE ’70) and John K. Kerin Jr. (EE ’84)
- This event features distinguished Illinois Tech alumni John K. Kerin Jr. (EE ’84), former chief executive officer and president of the µç³µÎÞÂë Stock Exchange, and Bob Hoel (BE ’70), trustee and chair of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. These accomplished individuals, with engineering and business backgrounds, discuss their educational journeys and the application of their degrees in various industries within the business sector.
- Presentation given on: November 14, 2023
Careers at Northwestern Mutual
Presenter: Eliud Gonzalez, Director of Internship Development, Northwestern Mutual
- Careers at is a comprehensive financial services company and our financial advisors work in the areas of Investment Planning, Insurance Planning, Estate Planning, Group Benefits, and Pension Planning, as well as life and disability products. Northwestern Mutual µç³µÎÞÂë, has been ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in µç³µÎÞÂë by Crain’s µç³µÎÞÂë Business and the µç³µÎÞÂë Tribune, with a nationally ranked Internship program in the nation for 25 consecutive years (Vault’s Guide to Internships).
- Presentation given on: October 31, 2023
Branding for Your Career
Presenter: Aida Camara-Crowder, Founder and President, Next Land Consulting
- Founder and President Aida Camara-Crowder from Next Land Consulting, an executive and career strategy and professional development firm, talks about Branding for Your Career. Topics include marketing yourself as a brand, elements of your professional and personal brand, the contexts and audiences for your brand, channels for marketing yourself, and branding strategy and tips.
- Presentation given on: September 26, 2023
Careers in Data and Analytics
Presenter: Tina Esposito, Senior Vice President and Chief Data Officer, Advocate Health
- has a combined footprint across six states—Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Wisconsin. The company aims to advance population health, enable career advancement, bring medical innovations to patients more quickly, address the root causes of health inequities, and achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.
- Presentation given on: September 21, 2023
Careers at The Haskell Company
Presenter: Chase Soderlund, Project Manager, The Haskell Company
- Learn about the diverse opportunities, including internships, in the dynamic world of , a global leader in design, engineering, and construction services.
- Presentation given on: September 21, 2023
Careers in Finance
Presenter: Tom Sosnoff, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of tastylive
- Tom Sosnoff offers up his expertise in the options markets as co-host of tastylive LIVE!, is a financial network that aims to make investing fun, with popular shows like Market Measures, Good Trade Bad Trade, Where Do I Start? and Bootstrapping in America.
- Presentation given on: September 20, 2023
Events in Spring 2023
Discover the Future of Finance and Technology: 13 Startup Lessons
Presenter: Tim Geannopulos, Chairman and CEO, Trading Technologies
- Trading Technologies develops high-performance trading software for professional derivatives traders. The company launched the TT platform, which has set new records for speed in the industry.
- Presentation given on: April 20, 2023
Careers in Analytics
Presenter: Joe DeCosmo, Chief Analytics and Technology Officer, Enova International
- Enova is a leading fintech company that provides online financial services.
- Presentation given on: February 22, 2023
Events in Fall 2022
Careers at Calamos Investments
Presenters:
- Shaheen Iqubal, SVP, Head of Quantitative Investments and Co-Head of Risk
- Holland Brems, Manager, Talent Acquisition
- Presentation given on: September 21, 2022
Careers at Topcoder
Presenter: Eric Schwieterman, Head of Partnerships
- Presentation given on: September 15, 2022
Events in Spring 2022
Careers at Harbor Capital
Presenter: Pradeep Tekkey, Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.
- Presentation given on: April 21, 2022
Careers in Quantitative Finance
Presenter: Utkarsh Choudhary, Senior Financial Engineer, ICE Fixed Income
- ICE is a financial services firm offering futures markets, clearing houses, fixed income and data services, and mortgage technology.
- Presentation given on: Thursday, April 7, 2022
Careers in Finance
Presenter: Crystal Korp, Senior Financial Analyst, Kincannon & Reed Global Executive Search
- Prior to joining her current firm, Crystal Korp was at Spencer Stuart for 10 years serving in positions including senior financial accountant.
- Kincannon & Reed provides search expertise and executive experience to the food and agriculture industries.
- Presentation given on: Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Careers at Clouty
Presenter: David Umeh, Founder and CEO, Clouty
- Situated at the intersection of music and finance, Clouty is a groundbreaking music derivatives exchange with a one-of-a-kind family of indexes that help fans, artists, and investors pinpoint global opportunities.
- Presentation given on: Thursday, March 31, 2022
Events in Fall 2021
Careers in Finance
Presenter: Joseph Egloff, General Counsel, LionHeart Critical Power Specialists
- LionHeart specializes in the maintenance and repair of critical power systems, including emergency generators, transfer switches, switchgear, and fire pump engines.
- Recommended for students in: Finance, Management Science, Marketing Analytics, M.B.A., M.P.P.A., and B.S.B.A.
- Presentation given on: November 17, 2021
Careers In Finance
Presenter: Suzanne Sprague, Managing Director of Credit and Liquidity Risk Policy and Banking, CME Group
- Over the past 19 years, Suzanne Sprague from CME Group has held a variety of executive and risk management positions at CME Group.
- CME Group is the world’s leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace offering the widest range of futures and options products for risk management.
- Recommended for students in: Finance, Management Science, Marketing Analytics, M.B.A., M.P.P.A., and B.S.B.A.
- Presentation given on: November 10, 2021
Careers in Analytics
Presenter: Gretchen Vermeulen, Area Vice President, Data and Analytics Consulting, Arthur J. Gallagher & Company
- Gretchen Vermeulen has worked in the health care sector at the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, CVS Health, and Aetna.
- Arthur J. Gallagher & Company, a global insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting firm, serves communities around the globe, helping clients address risk, protect assets, and recover from losses.
- Recommended for students in: Management Science, Marketing Analytics, M.B.A., M.P.P.A., and B.S.B.A.
- Presentation given on: November 4, 2021
Careers in Investment Management
Presenter: Ramesh Poola, Chief Investment Officer, Creative Planning, LLC
- Prior to joining Creative Planning, LLC 11 years ago, Ramesh Poola worked at Iron Financial LLC as a partner and co-chief investment officer. He started his career as an equities research analyst at Koch Quantitative Trading and has also worked at Morningstar Inc., General Motors Corporation, and Argonne National Laboratory.
- Creative Planning, LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm with $90 billion in assets and clients in all 50 states and abroad. Services include private wealth management, investment management, risk management, trust and estate planning, retirement planning, business and succession planning, tax planning, and more.
- Recommended for students in: Finance, Management Science, Marketing Analytics, M.B.A., M.P.P.A., and B.S.B.A.
- Presentation given on: October 27, 2021
Careers in Finance at Northern Trust
Presenters from Northern Trust:
Jitesh Parikh, Senior Vice President for Hedge Fund Services
Chia Lin Au
Jack Bolotin
Joshua Joseph
Bhavesh Patel
- Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services LLC provides financial software solutions for fund administration, trade processing, investor services, cash management, valuation, and asset servicing.
- Recommended for students in: Finance, Marketing Analytics, M.B.A., M.P.P.A., and B.S.B.A.
- Presentation given on: October 20, 2021
Careers in Finance
Presenter: Michael Smyth, Chief Financial Officer, Wintrust Wealth Management
- Wintrust Wealth Management provides a broad range of financial services to private clients and institutions. Founded in 1931, it is one of the oldest and most respected financial service providers based in the Midwest.
- Recommended for students in: Finance, Management Science, M.B.A., M.P.P.A., and B.S.B.A.
- Presentation given on: October 6, 2021
Events in Spring 2021
Career Opportunities at 1WorldSync
Presenters from 1WorldSync:
Steve Sivitter, Chief Executive Officer
Eileen Timmins, Vice President, Human Resources and Administration
T.J. Waldorf, Vice President, Marketing & Consumer Experience
Cristina Macias, Director, Implementation Services
- Learn about 1WorldSync’s business, its company culture, and positions the company is hiring for, including sales, customer support, product management, finance, and technology.
- 1WorldSync is the largest GDSN certified data pool in the world, providing data sync services for data sources, data recipients, and regulatory agencies.
- Recommended for: all Stuart students
- Presentation given on: April 21, 2021
Careers in Analytics
Presented by: Ryan Bales, Director of Data Science and Analytics, DialogTech
- Ryan Bales also has served as senior engineering manager for analytics and senior web development manager at DialogTech and has worked in software development at TMW Systems and FeneTech, Inc.
- DialogTech provides actionable marketing analytics related to inbound phone calls for Fortune 500 brands, agencies, and fast-growing companies.
- Recommended for students in: Marketing Analytics, Management Science, M.B.A., M.P.P.A., and B.S.B.A.
- Presentation given on: April 15, 2021
Careers in Analytics
Presented by: Bill Nowacki, Managing Director, Decision Science, KPMG
- Prior to leading KPMG’s innovative decision practice, Bill Nowacki served as adviser at Opera Solutions, president of Business Performance Solutions Group, and CEO of HYPERparallel.
- KPMG is a leading provider of tax, audit, and advisory services in the United Kingdom with 14,000 employees in 22 offices.
- Recommended for students in: Marketing Analytics, Management Science, M.B.A., M.P.P.A., and B.S.B.A.
- Presentation given on: April 13, 2021
Careers in Finance
Presented by: Kady Halbmaier, Campus Recruiting Coordinator, Sikich LLC
- Kady Halbmaier works primarily with college students in the company’s recruitment program. She is the point person for internships, entry-level positions, and the Sikich Scholars Leadership Program.
- Sikich LLP is a leading professional services firm specializing in accounting, advisory, technology, and managed services.
- Recommended for students in: Finance, Mathematical Finance, Management Science, M.B.A., M.P.P.A., and B.S.B.A.
- Presentation given on: April 7, 2021
Careers in Analytics
Presented by: Amarnath Gurivireddygari, Vice President, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
- Prior to joining Blue Cross Blue Shield, Amarnath Gurivireddygari served as chief data and analytics officer at the provider-owned health plan MedStar Family Choice in Maryland, where he oversaw data warehousing, analytics and predictive modeling, and data governance and reporting.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is a federation of 36 separate United States health insurance companies that provide health insurance in the United States to more than 106 million people.
- Recommended for students in: Marketing Analytics, Management Science, M.B.A., M.P.P.A., and B.S.B.A.
- Presentation given on: April 1, 2021
Careers in Finance
Presenter: Charles Coustan, Portfolio Manager, Impact Investments, MacArthur Foundation
- Charles Coustan manages the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation’s $500 million portfolio of impact investments, including funds, loans, equity investments, and guarantees. He has extensive experience in both public equities and executing and managing private transactions, with sector experience in consumer, financials, technology, real estate, and housing.
- The MacArthur Foundation supports creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world.
- Recommended for students in: Finance, Mathematical Finance, Management Science, M.B.A., M.P.P.A., and B.S.B.A.
- Presentation given on: March 31, 2021
Careers in Analytics
Presenter: Janak Athreya, Director of Finance Data and Analytics, Grainger
- Janak Athreya is responsible for leading digital transformation initiatives across Grainger to ensure effective data management and analytics, improve day-to-day operational effectiveness, and create measurable value.
- W. W. Grainger, Inc. is a Fortune 500 business-to-business industrial supply and equipment company founded in 1927 in µç³µÎÞÂë.
- Recommended for students in: Finance, Marketing Analytics, Management Science, M.B.A., M.P.A., and B.S.B.A.
- Presentation given on: March 4, 2021
Careers in Finance
Presenter: Katie Fischer, Vice President, Northern Trust Corporation
- Katie Fischer leads the day-to-day middle office responsibilities for large investment clients across multiple asset management platforms. She partners with her team, executive management, investment managers, and her direct client relationships to help deliver exceptional client service and performance.
- Northern Trust is a financial services company headquartered in µç³µÎÞÂë that caters to corporations, institutional investors, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
- Recommended for students in: Finance, Mathematical Finance, Marketing Analytics, Management Science, M.B.A., M.P.A., and B.S.B.A.
- Presentation given on: February 24, 2021
Careers in Finance
Presenter: Matthew Scharpf, Vice-President of Fixed Income and Clearing Sales America, Eurex
- Prior to joining Eurex, Matthew Scharpf was an account executive at CQG, where he sold trading and charting platforms to financial markets. He also worked at Traditum Group as a trader, market maker, trainer, and recruiter.
- As the leading European derivatives exchange and one of the leading clearing houses globally, Eurex provides innovative solutions to seamlessly manage risk and is the architect of trusted markets characterized by liquidity, efficiency, and integrity.
- Recommended for students in: Finance, Mathematical Finance, Management Science, M.B.A., M.P.A., and B.S.B.A.
- Presentation given on: February 17, 2021
Careers in Analytics
Presenter: Nina Arora-Rowland, Group Manager-Data Engineering and Analytics, Avanade, Inc.
- Nina Arora-Rowland has over 20 years of experience leading and implementing strategic data management initiatives and ETL/data integration programs. Prior to joining Avanade, she was a data management consultant at BMO Harris Bank, MassMutual Financial Group, and Grant Thornton LLP.
- Avanade, Inc. was founded as a joint venture between Microsoft Corporation and Accenture LLP.
- Recommended for students in: Marketing Analytics, Management Science, M.B.A., M.P.A., and B.S.B.A.
- Presentation given on: February 11, 2021
Careers in Analytics
Presenter: Jennifer McGill-Rusynyk, Senior Director, Revenue Analysis and Data Analytics, United Way of Metro µç³µÎÞÂë
- Jennifer McGill-Rusynyk is an experienced non-profit management professional with specialties in fundraising and database management and particular interests in concepts of resilience, sustainability, fractals, density/diversity, and tech platforms that support rapid syncing between people, teams, and organizations.
- United Way of Metro µç³µÎÞÂë brings together businesses, government, nonprofits, and community leaders to deliver funding, resources, and expertise to nonprofit organizations across greater µç³µÎÞÂë.
- Recommended for students in: Marketing Analytics, Management Science, M.B.A., M.P.A., and B.S.B.A.
- Presentation given on: February 4, 2021
Careers in Finance
Presenter: Rajeev Ranjan, Head of Risk Controls, Millennium Management
- An alumnus of the Stuart M.S. in Finance program, Ranjan previously held positions as senior vice-president, operational risk management–electronic trading at Citibank and as a policy advisor and business economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of µç³µÎÞÂë. He also has experience as a senior algo trader at DV Trading LLC and as a quantitative researcher at C2 Capital Management.
- Millennium Management is a global alternative investment management firm, founded in 1989, which manages more than $45 billion in assets. They seek to pursue a diverse array of investment strategies across industry sectors, asset classes, and geographies.
- Recommended for students in: Finance, Mathematical Finance, M.B.A., and B.S.B.A.
- Presentation given on: February 3, 2021
Events in Fall 2020
Careers in Analytics and Career Opportunities at Numerator
Presenters:
Eric Sherlock, Senior Director, Data Science & Engineering, Numerator
Olu Akintorin, Product Program Manager, Numerator
Sand Ip, Software Engineer, Numerator
- Numerator is a data and tech company reinventing market research. Headquartered in µç³µÎÞÂë with 1,600 employees worldwide, the company blends proprietary data with advanced technology and elite services to create unique insights in a market research industry that has been slow to change. The majority of Fortune 100 companies are Numerator clients.
- Recommended for: All business students
- Presentation given on: November 18, 2020
Careers in Analytics
Presenter: Anoop Tiwari, Vice-President for Strategy and Business Development, Cars.com
- Cars.com is a leading digital marketplace and solutions provider for the automotive industry that connects car shoppers with sellers. Launched in 1998 and headquartered in µç³µÎÞÂë, the company empowers shoppers with the data, resources, and digital tools needed to make informed buying decisions and seamlessly connect with automotive retailers. In a rapidly changing market, Cars.com enables dealerships and OEMs with innovative technical solutions and data-driven intelligence to better reach and influence ready-to-buy shoppers, increase inventory turn, and gain market share.
- Recommended for: All business students
- Presentation given on: November 17, 2020
Careers in Analytics
Presenter: Ellie Lynch, Division Lead - Manager of GIS and Data Analytics, EN Engineering
- EN Engineering, an ENR Top 100 company, provides comprehensive and dependable engineering, consulting, and automation services to pipeline companies, gas and electric utilities, and industrial customers.
- Recommended for students in: Management Science, M.B.A., Marketing Analytics, and B.S.B.A.
- Presentation given on: November 3, 2020
Careers in Finance
Presenters:
Rajan Chari, Partner, Investment Management, Deloitte and Touche LLP
Akanksha Dutt, Human Capital Consultant, Deloitte
Chinedu Iwuora, Manager, External Audit/Financial Services, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Rich Whalen, Risk and Financial Advisory, Deloitte
- Deloitte is one of the Big Four accounting organizations and the largest professional services network in the world by revenue and number of professionals, with headquarters in London, United Kingdom.
- Recommended for students in: Finance, Management Science, Mathematical Finance, M.B.A., B.S.B.A., Computer Science, and Information Technology and Management
- Presentation given on: September 24, 2020
Careers in Analytics
Presenter: Saj Khan, Manager, Customer Data Science and CRM Analytics, McDonald’s Corporation
- McDonald’s Corporation is the world’s largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurants, serving more than 58 million customers daily.
- Recommended for students in: Marketing Analytics, M.B.A., B.S.B.A.
- Presentation given on: September 15, 2020
Careers in Finance
Presenter: Tianheng Han, Vice President, Quantitative Finance Analyst, Bank of America
- The Bank of America Corporation is an American multinational investment bank and financial services company headquartered in Charlotte, with central hubs in New York City, London, Hong Kong, Dallas, and Toronto.
- Recommended for students in: Finance, Management Science, Mathematical Finance, M.B.A., B.S.B.A.
- Presentation given on: September 9, 2020