Relevant and Precise Coursework
Mamta Kanvinde received the Master of Data Science in 2016 and to this day still uses notes from coursework to assist in her job tasks. She received a M.S. in computer science in Mumbai, India, before...
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A Better Approach to Problem Solving
(M.A.S. Data Science 鈥16)Niharika Karia currently works as a data scientist at Aspen Tech, a company that specializes in process optimization. She is using machine learning to build predictive models for the oil and chemical...
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Digging Deeper, Asking Questions
(M.A.S. Data Science 鈥16)Utkarsh Khanna knows that Illinois Tech鈥檚 data science program was the best choice for him. Khanna is a software developer at Google and was recruited by someone who saw his LinkedIn profile. 鈥淚f it...
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From Illinois Tech to Amazon Alexa
(M.S. Electrical Engineering 鈥99)At Illinois Tech you鈥檙e inspired to dream as much as you are empowered to do. Graduate alumnus Rohit Prasad (M.S. EE 鈥99), vice president and head scientist of Amazon Alexa AI, says Illinois Tech鈥檚...
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Discovering New Technologies to Solve Environmental Issues
(Mechanical Engineering/M.Eng. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 4th Year)Illinois Tech has provided Sydney Kaplan (Mechanical Engineering/M.E. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 4th Year) with opportunities that are leading her toward a future in discovering new...
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Practicum Translates to Work Experience
(M.A.S. Data Science 鈥17)Rakesh Adhikesavan most valued the practicum in the Master of Data Science program because it prepared him for real-world application. 鈥淭his was a great real-world experience,鈥 he says. 鈥淚llinois Tech...
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Resources for Your Career
(M.A.S. Data Science 鈥17)Denis Bajic sees the Illinois Tech data science program as a key factor in his current professional success. He greatly appreciates its hands-on approach to solving actual problems using tools and...
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Learning the Tools and Technology
(M.A.S. DATA SCIENCE 鈥17)Ying Wu recounts her experience in Illinois Tech鈥檚 data science program as the foundation for landing her first job after graduation. 鈥淭he data science program provides students with in-depth computer...
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Advancing Bold Ideas Through Knowledge and Inspiration
(EE/M.S. CPE 鈥19)When thinking about prospective colleges, David Arnold placed Illinois Tech on the top of his list because of its strong academic standing in the region鈥攁nd because of the university鈥檚 close proximity...
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Advancing Her Career Through an Advanced Degree
(M.S. COMPUTATIONAL DECISION SCIENCE AND OPERATIONS RESEARCH 鈥18)Nithya Mahadevan (M.S. CDSOR 鈥18) was in her fifth year of working for Mu Sigma when she decided to go back to school to get her master鈥檚 degree. She had held increasingly responsible positions in...