Exploring career paths? Want more feedback on your resume? Need to practice for an interview?
Alumniii Office Hours give you the opportunity to schedule 1:1 meetings with an alum for advice.
As former students, alumniii have travelled a similar path, and now they want to help you navigate your path.
🔀 Alumniii will change monthly. Some will stay, others will rotate out, and new faces will join!
🤔 How do Office Hours work?
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You may schedule a meeting with any alum - regardless of your degree program.
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Review the alum profiles below and visit their LinkedIn to learn more.
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When you find a good fit, click "Schedule A 1:1 Meeting"; you'll be redirected to that alum's Calendly page.
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Check their availability and choose a meeting time.
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Prepare for your meeting (i.e. why did you choose this alum, what questions do you have for them...?).
- And, of course, attend the meeting and have a great conversation!
✍️ Please Take Note:
- Meetings are for guidance and advice - not to ask for internships or jobs.
- "No Shows" are unacceptable and unprofessional. If you cannot make a meeting, cancel it. If you "no show" more than once, your ability to participate in Office Hours will be restricted.
- A "thank you" message is always appreciated. When applicable, share outcomes too! For example, if an alum helped you prep for an internship interview, let them know how your interview went.
- Feedback is welcome; contact Mary Kilcoyne to share.
MIIPS Alumniii
Seema Bansal ‘19
Product Manager, Microsoft
7 years of Product experience including UX, research and management. Currently innovating hybrid work experience for 300 million users of Microsoft Teams.
I’m available to chat about:
- Career Exploration, Interview Practice/Mock Interviewing, Resume Review, Job Offers & Negotiations
Yu-Jan Chang ‘21
Product Designer, KAYAK
I'm currently working at KAYAK as a Product Designer with a focus on B2B/Enterprise products. In my day-to-day work, I concentrate on UI/UX Design, data visualization, and design systems.
I’m available to chat about:
- Interview Practice/Mock Interviewing, Resume Review, Portfolio Review
Melody Her ‘20
Product Manager, Disney
I am a Product Manager primarily focusing on internal data systems and have worked in various industries. I currently live in the LA area hunting for great restaurants.
I’m available to chat about:
- Career Exploration, Career Pivots, Job/Internship Search, Resume Review, Transitioning to the US, Post-CMU Life (visa, relocating, etc)
Raghvi Kabra ‘21
Experience Designer, Adobe Inc.
A designer and a detail nerd. I have previous experience at designing for different clients for a design agency. Currently an experience designer based in San Francisco.
I’m available to chat about:
- Career Exploration, Job/Internship Search, Portfolio Review, Transitioning to the US
Ben Lewis ‘14
Full Stack Physical Product Researcher/Developer/Entrepreneur
LinkedIn
I have seemingly changed careers every 2 years with the exception of running a small business for 4+ years selling high-end leather and niche car accessories. If you are feeling lost and don't know where to start (if you are in the fuzzy front end of what to do next), I could be helpful. If you'd rather wrestle a cocaine bear than apply for a job, then I could be helpful. Together we are powerful.
I’m available to chat about:
- Career Exploration, Career Pivots, Networking, Interview Practice/Mock Interviewing, Resume Review, Portfolio Review, Entrepreneurship, and How to navigate this capitalist hell-scape with your values intact
Ian Miller ‘10
Senior Project Manager, Philips Respironics
17 years experience in medical device product development - both as an engineer and a project/program manager. I live in Western Pennsylvania and do my best to enjoy all 4 seasons!
I’m available to chat about:
- Career Exploration, Career Pivots,Job/Internship Search, Resume Review, Portfolio Review, Entrepreneurship, Post-CMU Life (visa, relocating, etc.)
Julia Mitzinneck ‘21
Product Manager, MOIA
LinkedIn
Since MIIPS, I‘ve been a product manager in a fast-scaling mobility unicorn and, currently, at a Volkswagen-owned startup piloting MaaS with autonomous vehicles in Europe. I enjoy caring for my plants on the balcony and when I can cook a meal from my yield. I am German, living in Berlin, at CMU I was as a Fulbrighter.
I’m available to chat about:
- Career Exploration, Entrepreneurship, Post-CMU Life (visa, relocating, etc.), Product Management
Dan Newingham ‘13
Solution Delivery Manager, ZS Associates
LinkedIn
My career has been a split between start-ups and technology consulting within the life science and healthcare industries. Currently I work in a consultancy, ZS Associates, as a Solution Delivery Manager where I lead product teams to deliver innovative business applications in healthcare. Previously I was a product manager at an early stage healthcare IT startup during the pandemic.
I’m available to chat about:
- Career Exploration, Career Pivots, Resume Review, Entrepreneurship
Rebecca Pinn ‘12
Director, Innovation Consulting, EPAM Continuum
Personal Website
Have spent a decade working in human-centered innovation. Currently living in Boston, I grew up in New York and have lived in SoCal, DC, and Pittsburgh.
I’m available to chat about:
- Career Exploration and Career Pivots
Samrat Sarovar ‘14
Product Development, AT&T
I have 10+ years of experience leading product teams to conceptualize and launch consumer facing products across different industries. I currently help drive innovation at AT&T. I live in the Washington DC area with my wife. I'm an avid runner, and enjoy playing percussions.
I'm available to chat about:
- Career Exploration, Career Pivots, Networking, Resume Review, and Portfolio Review
Chenyu Wang ‘16
Senior UX Designer, Amazon Web Services
6+ years of driving UX strategy and deliverables to launch both enterprise and consumer products . I grew up in China and now live in the Seattle area.
I’m available to chat about:
- Career Exploration, Job/Internship Search, Interview Practice/Mock Interviewing, Resume Review, Portfolio Review, Transitioning to the US
MSSM & MSTV Alumniii
Dhairyya Agarwal ‘20
Product Manager II, Microsoft
I am a generalist product manager working at Microsoft after interning at a lot of startups. I am now living in my 3rd country now - Vancouver, Canada after India and USA.
I’m available to chat about:
- Career Exploration, Career Pivots, Job/Internship Search, Resume Review, Post-CMU Life (visa, relocating, etc.)
Matt Brada ‘09
Geographic Vice President, Capgemini America
LinkedIn
I support Capgemini's South-Texas operations from Austin, TX.
I’m available to chat about:
- Career Exploration, Career Pivots, Job/Internship Search, Interview Practice/Mock Interviewing, Resume Review, Job Offers & Negotiations
Prajwal Deshkar ‘23
Product Strategy Manager, Ottonomy.io
LinkedIn
I previously worked at Legrand as a Product Manager for a couple of years and then I also founded a startup that was backed by India's top Corporate VC. I don't have a specific location as such. I keep on moving to different cities in the US because that is the nature of my work.
I’m available to chat about:
- Career Exploration, Career Pivots, Networking, Resume Review, Entrepreneurship, Transitioning to the US
Anil Iyer ‘10
Vice President of Strategy and Innovation, MasterCard
LinkedIn
My name is Anil K Iyer, working with Global Companies, Clients, Customers, Startups and Global Teams in North America, Europe, Middle East, Asia and ASEAN countries. I live in San Francisco Silicon Valley and grew up in West Germany.
I’m available to chat about:
- Networking, Interview Practice/Mock Interviewing, Resume Review, Entrepreneurship
Biju Joseph Jacob ‘18
Engineering Manager, Meta Platforms Inc (WhatsApp)
LinkedIn
Lead the engineering teams responsible for Business Integrity at WhatsApp London. Previously worked as a Senior Engineering Manager at Grab in Singapore, leading the engineering teams responsible for all of the continuous integration platform (build, test, etc).
I’m available to chat about:
- Career Exploration, Career Pivots, Job/Internship Search, Networking, Interview Practice/Mock Interviewing, Resume Review, Job Offers & Negotiations, Entrepreneurship
Xinyong Lyu ‘20
Software Engineer, Doowii
LinkedIn
I have 2 years of backend software engineer experience till now. I grew up in Hangzhou, China and now live in the SF Bay Area.
I’m available to chat about:
- Career Exploration, Networking
Alwal Putta ‘13
Architect, Hitachi
LinkedIn
I have been working in software development in various capacities and roles. I have very diverse experience covering different technologies, verticals and products across all areas of the software development lifecycle.
I’m available to chat about:
- Networking, Entrepreneurship, and Transitioning to the US
Shivangee Sabharwal ‘22
Product Manager, Tekion Corp
LinkedIn
I previously worked as a SDET for 4 years before transitioning into Product Management. I interned at Amazon as a Senior PMT, and post-graduation from the MSSM program, I started fulltime as a PM at Tekion.
I’m available to chat about:
- Career Exploration, Career Pivots, Job/Internship Search, Interview Practice/Mock Interviewing, Resume Review