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Neeraj Pathak
Employer(s) (previous/current/cop-op/internship): Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS), India. Year graduated (or expected year of graduation): 2007 Degree: MS-IS First Job Ever: Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS), India. What drew you to a Master's degree in IS from UC-CoB?
I liked the course content of the program mentioned in the website. The techno-managerial curriculum was exactly what I was looking for. Moreover the exceptionally qualified faculty along with a diverse student populace with varying backgrounds & experiences at UC-CoB were the primary reasons for me applying to Master's degree in IS from UC-CoB. What is/was life as a grad student at UC-Cob like?
It is fun and intellectually stimulating which revolves around a lot of teamwork activities. At the same time it is a very demanding and rigorous program due to its fast paced nature. The learning curve is very high during the program. Biggest surprise about the MS-IS program?
The biggest surprise to me was the duration for which one can do his Co-op. The course is so flexible that if one plans his coursework properly, he/she can do a co-op of any duration between 6-9 months. Greatest opportunity provided by the MS-IS program?
Apart from a very good mix of technical & management subjects, outstanding faculty and great infrastructure the pride of the MS-IS program is the co-op experience which a student gets in this program. The knowledge gained by working full time in an organization before graduation proves immensely helpful when students enter the actual corporate world post graduation by enabling them to apply the theoretical concepts & practical experience gained as a part of the MS-IS curriculum. Hobbies, interests & activities?
Swimming, Tennis, Reading Novels, Socializing. Something unique about yourself?
I believe that life is a journey & not a destination. I aim to enjoy and excel in whatever I do in life & to learn from all the experiences & moments which unfold before me. I firmly believe in the fact that Knowledge is a virtue & that's the reason for me being a voracious reader having taste in a diverse range of books. I also enjoy traveling and socializing & meeting people & making new acquaintances.
[ Top of Page ] Andrea Oaks Year graduated (or expected year of graduation): 2007 Degree: MS-IS First Job Ever: Hostess at Red Lobster What drew you to a Master's degree in IS from UC-CoB? Dual Degree with MBA What is/was life as a grad student at UC-Cob like? Interesting to meet new people and get a different perspective on business Hobbies, interests & activities? Gardening and working around the house.
[ Top of Page ] John Hochwalt Employer(s) (previous/current/cop-op/internship): Siemens Business Services (previous), SAP America (co-op & current) Year graduated (or expected year of graduation): 06/2006 Degree: MS-IS First Job Ever: Busser at Lincoln Park Grille, Dayton, OH
Loan Officer at First Commonwealth Mortgage, Louisville, KY (post-Ohio University undergrad) What drew you to a Master's degree in IS from UC-CoB?
I liked the success that UC seemed to have with its Coop program. I was also impressed with the relationship that the IS program had with SAP. That relationship coupled with a graduate assistantship position allowed me the opportunity to attend UC. What is/was life as a grad student at UC-Cob like?
The graduate program really gives a full time employee the opportunity to obtain a degree by attending classes at night. Personally, I am attending full time to complete the program in two years and enter the job market. However, there are many fellow graduate students with families, taking a slower pace, which the graduate program allows them to do. Greatest opportunity provided by the MS-IS program?
My coop opportunity with SAP has allowed me the opportunity to work on a global project team. I work day in and day out with colleagues in the US, Germany and India on an off shoring initiative. The experience has really opened my eyes culturally to this new global world. I realize that I would have never had this opportunity or experience without the MS-IS program. Hobbies, interests & activities? / Something unique about yourself?
I am very athletically inclined, and most of my extracurricular activities involve sports. I am a former wrestling and soccer captain, and I still maintain a relationship with my high school in Dayton as a part-time assistant coach for their wrestling program.
[ Top of Page ] Sivamoorthy Shanmugam Employer(s) (previous/current/cop-op/internship): Current – HSBC America
Co-Ops – Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Mason, OH, SAP America, NSQ, PA Year graduated (or expected year of graduation): August 2005 Degree: MS-IS First Job Ever: TCS India What drew you to a Master's degree in IS from UC-CoB? Professor Uma's course on Database which I had taken during my first Masters in Industrial Engineering What is/was life as a grad student at UC-Cob like? A great learning experience especially on the management side as the focus had been on the technical side throughout my UG and Graduate life before joining Cob. Biggest surprise about the MS-IS program? Having been part of the first batch of MS-IS, SAP internship was my biggest surprise Greatest opportunity provided by the MS-IS program? Guided my path for a full time employment opportunity Hobbies, interests & activities? Browsing, watching movies and sports and recently blogging Something unique about yourself? I always like to keep it smooth in terms of relationships with people and expect the same from others.
[ Top of Page ] Preethi Raghuram Employer(s) (previous/current/cop-op/internship):
Intern, Sun Microsystems – July 2005 – February 2006
Graduate Student Assistant, University of Cincinnati – September 2004 - June 2005
Applications Engineer, Oracle Inc. – April 2002 – July 2004 Year graduated (or expected year of graduation): 2006 Degree: MS-IS First Job Ever:
Applications Engineer, Oracle Inc.
Right out of school, with no industry exposure this job taught me ways of corporate life, customer support, coding and lifecycle of software products. What drew you to a Master's degree in IS from UC-CoB?
I had some experience and understood to some depth the various pieces that make the technology, but there were things missing. I was looking for a well-rounded picture of the Information System world – about the overall architecture, business, processes and systems. The big-picture of the IT businesses of today and their technology backbone was exactly what I learnt. UC was closer to corporate world yet in the protective confines of the student world. I am glad I was drawn! What is/was life as a grad student at UC-Cob like?
I enjoyed being a teaching assistant; the interaction with the undergrads was a revelation, a daily learning experience. Resources galore, my curiosity awakened and I grew. Teaching in the morning, and attending classes in the evening was indeed exciting. Simply put, UC-Cob was fun. Biggest surprise about the MS-IS program?
The IS subject content interspersed well with the business content does make a difference in my career. The structure, content and the flexibility of the program is something that worked for me. I was able to take courses while away interning at Sun. I am really thankful that the program was accommodative. Greatest opportunity provided by the MS-IS program?
Working for Delta Solutions in a course project was a great experience to understand real-time analysis, design and project management. So I think it laid the foundation for my interest in making Systems, Analysis, and Management and Design my career. Hobbies, interests & activities?
I enjoy trekking once a month, tennis once a week, swimming once a while and Yoga everyday keeps me alive, fresh and breathing. Otherwise cooking with headphones on and blogging can keep me busy and thinking! Something unique about yourself?
I think I have the courage to see what lies ahead beyond my vision, confidence to face the toughest situations in life and commitment to get past it. Yet it is my passion for the work I do that is unique to me. My passion has ‘me' written all over it.
[ Top of Page ] Zheng Lai Employer(s) (previous/current/cop-op/internship):
Previous: US Devin IT Corp. (Shanghai Branch)
Current: IS Department, College of Business, UC Year graduated (or expected year of graduation): Degree: MS-IS First Job Ever:
US Devin IT Corp. (Shanghai Branch) What drew you to a Master's degree in IS from UC-CoB?
Good course setting and Co-op opportunity What is/was life as a grad student at UC-Cob like?
Busy but fruitful Biggest surprise about the MS-IS program?
6 month co-op opportunity Greatest opportunity provided by the MS-IS program?
6 month co-op Hobbies, interests & activities?
traveling Something unique about yourself?
Friendly, easy-going, believe in ‘work hard and play hard'
[ Top of Page ] Nan Lin Employer(s) (previous/current/cop-op/internship): Great Trade Container Port Co., Ltd Year graduated (or expected year of graduation): 2007 Degree: MS-IS First Job Ever: Accountant What drew you to a Master's degree in IS from UC-CoB?
Acquiring IT knowledge What is/was life as a grad student at UC-Cob like?
Interesting and funny Biggest surprise about the MS-IS program?
Meeting many professionals and learning much from them Greatest opportunity provided by the MS-IS program?
It provides co-op opportunity Hobbies, interests & activities?
Music Something unique about yourself?
Persistence
[ Top of Page ] Arpan Joshi Employer(s) (previous/current/cop-op/internship): Current Co-op: Logical Design Solutions
Previous Co-op: 1800-FLOWERS.COM Year graduated (or expected year of graduation): Expected: Spring 2006 Degree: MS-IS First Job Ever: At 1800-FLOWERS.com as a Java/ J2EE Developer. What drew you to a Master's degree in IS from UC-CoB?
What fascinated me most about the MS-IS program was the wide range of courses that were offered in the MS-IS program at CoB. This vast curriculum in the MS program allowed specializing in different fields such as IS Management, Networking, Project Management, System Analysis, Databases, Application Development and other relevant domains. This mandatory requirement of obtaining a minimum of six months IS industrial experience provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience. I feel this unparalleled Co-op program at CoB is what makes the MSIS program so much more valuable.
What is/was life as a grad student at UC-Cob like?*An opportunity to learn more than you could ever imagine *UC Cob provides a non-competitive atmosphere that promotes teamwork, cooperation in class and outside class between students and even between grad students and their professors. *UC Cob has faculty who are leaders in their respective fields ,effective, and always willing to help. *Challenging-the most important one *Lots of Assignments (You've got to take the bad with the good sometimes) *Experiencing (and getting paid for) jobs ranging from Software Development to System Analysis to Databases to Data Warehousing to Network Management... If you feel my list is missing a few things you would be looking for in a college experience, don't worry- there's a whole life outside of the MS-IS program. (it just doesn't happen to be the focus of this website). I also realize that a list can't possibly encompass everything that UC-COB-MSIS means to me. So what is UC-COB-MS-IS, to anyone? It's whatever you choose to do with it. Biggest surprise about the MS-IS program? It's really surprising how in very short time this program has gained such good reputation of being one of the best in the Country. Thanks to its unparalleled industry practicum (Co-op) program and fine tuned course curriculum. Greatest opportunity provided by the MS-IS program?
The greatest opportunity provided by MS-IS program is the invaluable co-op experience. I have spent my last three quarters as co-op in Software Development working with an e-commerce company in New York and a Software Services company in New Jersey. I got an opportunity to learn from some of the best people in the industry in an environment which was extremely challenging. At 1800-FLOWERS.com I worked with the team of Analysts and Developers to develop a J2EE based e-commerce application which is being used by customers to order gifts and flowers online. In my second project as a J2EE developer, I worked with Logical Design Solutions for their client, Honeywell Corporation. This project was an HR portal to be used by the employees of Honeywell Corporation in the US. I think the challenges that I faced and the insights of Software Industry that I got through my Co-op assignments will be invaluable when I enter the job market. Every Challenge that I faced here added to my educational and personal growth. Armed with these experiences and skill, I feel qualified for all kinds of challenges in my career, thanks to the MS-IS program's Co-op component. Hobbies, interests & activities?
Computers, Hiking, Cricket, Tennis..
[ Top of Page ] Smitha Upadya Employer(s) (previous/current/cop-op/internship):
GE Aviation – Current (Jan 2006 – Present) – Information Management Leadership Program IMLP
GE Aviation – Co-op (Sep 2005 – Jan 2006) – IS Project Lead
Cincinnati Financial Corporation – Full time (May 2004 – Sep 2005) – Test Team Lead
Infosys Technologies Ltd (Aug 2001 to Dec 2002) – Programmer Analyst Year graduated (or expected year of graduation): 2007 Degree: MS-IS First Job Ever: Infosys Technologies Ltd What drew you to a Master's degree in IS from UC-CoB?
The combination of business courses with IS courses. I have a non-IS bachelor's degree and worked in the software industry. So was keen on getting a IS degree with emphasis on business courses. What is/was life as a grad student at UC-Cob like?
Challenging coursework! Biggest surprise about the MS-IS program?
Job opportunities that have opened up due to pursuing the MSIS degree and the value it holds in Cincinnati. Greatest opportunity provided by the MS-IS program?
Interview opportunity with GE and SAP – ultimately ended up accepting a full time offer for IMLP from GE Aviation. Hobbies, interests & activities?
Reading in my leisure!
[ Top of Page ] Jesse A. Sestito Company: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Line of Service: Assurance and Business Advisory Services (ABAS) Specialty Line of Service: Systems and Process Assurance (SPA) – A sub-line of ABAS Description of position
While I work on various types of projects, all deal centrally with internal controls and financial reporting. We begin by gaining an understanding of the business and information technology processes in place at the client. Through the use of flowcharts and narratives, we document our understanding of these processes, and make an assessment of whether or not the controls embedded in each process are suitably designed to achieve their objective. If suitable, we design testing procedures for these controls, select an appropriate sample to test and finally, execute the tests. After documenting and examining our results, we make a final determination of whether or not the controls are operating effectively. All of this, of course, is related to a company's ability to produce complete, accurate and timely financial information to interested parties (i.e. investors and creditors) because internal controls, both manual and automated, are relied upon to capture, summarize, and report such figures. How the MS-IS Program has prepared me for my career
Through a focus on people, process, and technology, the MS-IS Program equips students with the necessary skills to achieve success in an Information Systems career. For me, these skills have proven to be directly transferable to my daily responsibilities at PwC. For example, proficiency in process modeling was imparted on me during study in the Systems and Analysis Design course. This foundation has been instrumental in the development of a skill necessary for success in my field. Database Principles provided training in data modeling and database design that is beneficial in understanding the clients' system and in utilizing DBMS, such as Access, in making sample selections from large and complex populations. While these courses have assisted in developing my technical knowledge, some of the most complex issues I encounter in my field are not technical, they are human. In that regards, other courses such as IS Project Management and IT for Managers have made me more conscious of the wide-ranging abilities today's Information Systems Professional must possess. In turn, I have been able to approach my interaction with colleagues and clients with a balanced view of how to solve business problems - through the use of Technical and Emotional Intelligence. In general, the MS-IS Program is both practical and challenging, a unique combination that prepares students for work in a number of Information Systems fields.
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