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Our MSPM Community

Our community is made up of people from varied backgrounds with unique skillsets. Some have technical degrees, while others come from marketing, finance, and other disciplines.

We all have one thing in common: we're eager to transform businesses through dynamic product management.

 

Student Stats

6.6 years

Average work experience

620-760

GMAT score middle 80%**

53%

Female students

100%

Accepted job offers by six months after graduation, since the start of the program (2018-2021)*

Student Professional Backgrounds

  • Engineering

  • Project management 

  • Finance

  • Tech

  • Robotics

  • Research & development

  • Consulting

  • Analytics

MSPM Student Ambassadors

Our student ambassadors love to answer your questions about curriculum, career paths, life in Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon, and more.

Victor Aboh


Victor Aboh

Home Country: Nigeria
Undergraduate University: University of Delhi, Hansraj College 
Undergraduate Major: Economics
Years of Professional Experience: 8

"I was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. My background is in the Telco Industry, strart ups and have had positions in Operations Engineering and Product Management. Outside of work, I volunteered at a local orphanage and enjoying planning games nights with my friends."

EMAIL Victor 

Kay Debnath

Kay Debnath

Home Country: United States
Undergraduate University: Univeristy of Illinois at Chicago
Undergraduate Major: Neuroscience (in Healthcare)
Years of Professional Experience: 1.5

"As a results-driven individual with a passion for overcoming challenges, my journey began with a focus in Neuroscience. I am particularly passionate about client communications, as effective interaction is at the heart of fostering a positive customer experience. I am excited about leveraging my diverse experiences to connect with and represent the student community."

EMAIL Kay

Naman Gupta 

Naman Gupta

Home Country: India
Undergraduate University:  Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) - Pilani
Undergraduate Major:  Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
Years of Professional Experience: 5.5

"With my background as an engineer I always think of the big picture and how my work can contribute which is what piqued my interest into Product Management. Outside of work, I spend my time in intellectual discussions and playing soccer and cricket."

EMAIL Naman

Brielle Irving 

Brielle Irving

Home Country: United States
Undergraduate University: Slippery Rock University
Undergraduate Major: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, concentration in Accounting
Years of Professional Experience: 11

"Professionally, I built university recruiting programs at the last 2 companies I worked at where I spent many hours either boots on the ground here at CMU meeting & interviewing students for which gives me a unique perspective now being an MSPM student. I love the Pittsburgh area and Carnegie Mellon."

EMAIL Brielle

Priyanka Khandelwal


Priyanka Khandelwal

Home Country: India
Undergraduate University:  Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Undergraduate Major: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Years of Professional Experience: 12

"Over the past eight years, I've cultivated a diverse professional background spanning Healthcare, Ed Tech, and Hospitality, engaging in B2B, B2C, and SaaS domains. As a passionate soccer player, leveraging the discipline and teamwork from the sport in my professional endeavours."

EMAIL Priyanka

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Ethan Moody

Home Country: United States
Undergraduate University: Penn State Erie 
Undergraduate Major: B.S. Finance, B.S. Marketing
Years of Professional Experience: 5

"After completing my undergrad I wanted to challenge myself further, so I commissioned in the United State Marine Corps where I became an infantry officer and then became a Prduct Manager at a FinTech startup which increased my interest in Product Management. I have a wife, 1-year-old daughter, and chocolate Lab with whom I love to spend my free time."

EMAIL ETHAN

Amandeep Kaur Osan


Amandeep Osan

Home Country: India
Undergraduate University: Nagpur University
Undergraduate Major: IT Engineering
Years of Professional Experience: 6

"My experiences have allowed me to lead significant projects such as the integration of generative AI technologies into software testing product suite and spearhead the development of an AI assistant that dramatically improved release velocity. Beyond my professional and academic achievements, I am deeply committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and vibrant community."

EMAIL Amandeep

Jaindeepak Parvatina


Jai Parvatina

Home Country: India
Undergraduate University: Indian Institute of Technology
Undergraduate Major: Biotechnology
Years of Professional Experience: 11

"I'm a seasoned product manager with nine years experience, delivering digital financial products for large banks and have conceived and launched AI-empowered chatbots."

EMAIL JAi

*This is interim data until six months after graduation and conforms with the MBACSEA Standards for reporting masters programs’ employment statistics.

** Some received test score waivers. Learn more about test score waivers in the application directions.