# Alumni Profiles

##  Meet the Global Stern MSBAi Alumni Network

Our MSBAi alumni are experienced professionals from leading companies and industries worldwide. They come to Stern with established careers in finance, consulting, technology, healthcare, and beyond — and graduate with advanced expertise in business analytics and AI, plus the strength of Stern’s global network. With representation across dozens of countries and industries, our alumni community is a powerful resource for professional growth, mentorship, and global perspectives. Explore their stories below to see how the Stern MSBAi experience has shaped careers and organizations across the world.

*Please note, the name of the program was changed from MS in Business Analytics to MS in Business Analytics and AI in August of 2024 to more accurately represent the program curriculum.*

##  Alumni Spotlight

[ ![Leon Huang, MSBAi CL25, Portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/500w_x_625h/public/2025-07/img_0322.jpg?h=3a931deb&itok=j9IXZJaA)

](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/leon-huang-msbai-25) [##  Leon Huang

](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/leon-huang-msbai-25)Leon Hwang, MSBAi '25, is a Senior Business Analyst at Taboola. Read about the “immediate and tangible” impact the program has made on his career and how the program improved both his technical skillset and strategic thinking.

[Read More](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/leon-huang-msbai-25)

[ ![Monewa Matlwa](/sites/default/files/styles/500w_x_625h/public/2026-05/monewa_matlwa2.jpg?h=6dc94e4a&itok=ewRCoQO2)

](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/monewa-matlwa-msba-24) [##  Monewa Matlwa

](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/monewa-matlwa-msba-24)Monewa Matlwa, MSBA '24, is the Africa Business Transformation Lead for Technology & Operations at Deloitte Africa. Learn about the pivotal role the MSBAi program played in expanding his analytical and strategic toolkit, helping him to drive AI-enabled change across the African continent.

[Read More](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/monewa-matlwa-msba-24)

[ ![mutapally_susmitha](/sites/default/files/styles/500w_x_625h/public/2026-02/mutapally_susmitha.jpg?h=1918c6d7&itok=v7xiGGxA)

](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/susmitha-mutapally-msba-24) [##  Susmitha Mutapally

](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/susmitha-mutapally-msba-24)Susmitha Mutapally, MSBA '24, is an AI/Data Science Engineer II at Medtronic. Read about her journey into applied AI, the breakthrough experiences she had in the MSBAi program, and how both have shaped the meaningful, high-impact work she leads today.

[Read More](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/susmitha-mutapally-msba-24)

[ ![Carter Saar](/sites/default/files/styles/500w_x_625h/public/2026-05/carter_saar_0.jpg?h=f0921e75&itok=GUA8j4fm)

](http://stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/carter-saar-msba-24) [##  Carter Saar

](http://stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/carter-saar-msba-24)Carter Saar, MSBA '24, is an AI Engineer for the State of Utah. Learn about the career opportunities that the program opened for him and why he believes Stern MSBAi graduates have a competitive edge in a data-driven world.

[Read More](http://stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/carter-saar-msba-24)

##  Alumni Profiles

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Consulting & Professional Services  [**Monewa Matlwa, Class of 2024**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/monewa-matlwa-msba-24)

[**Annie Paar, Class of 2019**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/annie-paar-msba-19-0)

[**Robert Aeder, Class of 2019**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/robert-aeder-msba-19)

[**Theo Medeiros, Class of 2018**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/theo-medeiros-msba-18)

[**Samantha Feldman, Class of 2017**](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/samantha-feldman-msba-17)

[**Shingai Manjengwa, Class of 2014**](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/shingai-manjengwa-msba-14)

Financial Services & Insurance  [**Christopher Donnelly, Class of 2023**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/christopher-donnelly-msba-23)

[**Harinarayan Sarma, Class of 2022**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/harinarayan-sarma-msba-22)

[**Andrea Garrido, Class of 2021**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/andrea-garrido-msba-21)

[**Cade Cherry, Class of 2021**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/cade-cherry-msba-21)

[**Timucin Engin, Class of 2020**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/timucin-engin-msba-20)

[Jason Moss, Class of 2019](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/jason-moss-msba-19)

[**Paulo Chak, Class of 2019**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/paulo-chak-msba-19)

[**Cindy Dishmey, Class of 2015**](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/cindy-dishmey-msba-15)

[**Lisa Prosser, Class of 2015**](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/lisa-prosser-msba-15)

[**Erik Olson, Class of 2015**](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/erik-olson-msba-15)

[**Sri Kannan Sridharan, Class of 2015**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/sri-kannan-sridharan-msba-15)

[**Nidhi Kathuria, Class of 2014**](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/nidhi-kathuria-msba-14)

[**Wajahat Ali, Class of 2014**](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/wajahat-ali-msba-14)

[**John Callery, Class of 2014**](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/john-callery-msba-14)

Technology  [**Leon Huang, Class of 2025**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/leon-huang-msbai-25)

[**John Min-Hong Pai, Class of 2023**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/john-min-hong-pai-msba-23)

[**Jaya Vivekanandan, Class of 2021**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/jaya-vivekanandan-msba-21)

[**Sachin Kerur, Class of 2021**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/sachin-kerur-msba-21)

[**Li-Yun Sim, Class of 2020**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/li-yun-sim-msba-20)

[**Lola Alarcon Tomas, Class of 2017**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/lola-alarcon-tomas)

[**Timothy Goebel, Class of 2016**](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/timothy-goebel-msba-16)

[**Yiannis Giokas, Class of 2016**](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/yiannis-giokas-msba-16)

[**Portia Brown, Class of 2014**](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/portia-brown-msba-14)

[**Craig Vaughan, Class of 2014**](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/craig-vaughan-msba-14)

Retail & Consumer Goods  [**Matias Rojas, Class of 2022**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/matias-rojas-msba-22)

[**Sam Choi, Class of 2021**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/sam-choi-msba-21)

[**Brandon Boivin, Class of 2021**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/brandon-boivin-msba-21)

[**Jessica Angier, Class of 2019**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/jessica-angier-msba-19)

[**Bradley Blanchard, Class of 2015**](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/bradley-blanchard-msba-15)

[**Lara De Guzman, Class of 2015**](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/lara-de-guzman-msba-15)

[**Padma Hari, Class of 2015**](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/padma-hari-msba-15)

[**Christie Elizabeth Gordon, Class of 2014**](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/cristie-elizabeth-gordon-msba-14)

[**Jack Hanlon, Class of 2014**](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/jack-hanlon-msba-14)

[**Nilanjan Mitra Thakur, Class of 2014**](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/nilanjan-mitra-thakur-msba-14)

Government, Law & Education  [**Carter Saar, Class of 2024**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/carter-saar-msba-24)

[**Nader AlBastaki, Class of 2019**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/nader-albastaki-msba-19)

[**Vince DiMascio, Class of 2016**](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/vince-dimascio-msba-16)

[**Bennett Borden, Class of 2015**](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/bennett-borden-msba-15)

[**Kathryn Anne Kerner, Class of 2014**](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/kathryn-anne-kerner-msba-14)

Media & Marketing  [**Michelle Skaf, Class of 2022**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/michelle-skaf-msba-22)

[**Mark Bush, Class of 2022**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/mark-bush-msba-22)

[**Yerddy Sosa****, Class of 2017**](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/yerddy-sosa-msba-17)

[**Manuel Sansigre, Class of 2017**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/manuel-sansigre-msba-17)

[**Leon Lyazidi, Class of 2016**](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/leon-lyazidi-msba-16)

[**Eric Sherman, Class of 2014**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/eric-sherman-msba-14)

Healthcare & Life Sciences  [**Susmitha Mutapally, Class of 2024**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/susmitha-mutapally-msba-24)

[**Dmitriy Tuchin, Class of 2023**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/dmitriy-tuchin-msba-23)

[**Sudipto Srivastava, Class of 2020**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/sudipto-srivastava-msba-20-0)

[**Mike Berger, Class of 2018**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/mike-berger-msba-18)

[**Lily Quinto-Banton, Class of 2017**](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/lily-quinto-banton-msba-17)

[**Deepesh Chandra, Class of 2014**](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/deepesh-chandra-msba-14)

Industrial, Energy & Logistics  [**Youssef El Akkad, Class of 2023**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/youssef-el-akkad-msba-23)

[**Zahraa Bostani, Class of 2021**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/zahraa-bostani-msba-21)

[**Nicholas Vasilius, Class of 2018**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/nicholas-vasilius-msba-18)

[**Modhar Khan, Class of 2017**](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/modhar-khan-msba-17)

[**Javier Santivanez, Class of 2017**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics-ai/global-network/alumni-profiles/javier-santivanez-msba-17)

[**Atsushi "Nick" Nishimura, Class of 2014**](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/ms-business-analytics/global-network/alumni-profiles/atsushi-nick-nishimura-msba-14)