Rotman MBA Student Diary

MBA STUDENT DIARY 10-11 -- Megan Bingley

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:39:21 EST

MBA STUDENT DIARY 11-12 -- Karina Ling

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:39:21 EST

MBA STUDENT DIARY 10-11 -- Katie Schwitzer

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:39:21 EST

MBA STUDENT DIARY 10-11 -- Joshua Wong

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:39:21 EST

MBA STUDENT DIARY 10-11 -- David Britton

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:39:21 EST

MBA STUDENT DIARY 10-11 -- Kailai Chen

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:39:21 EST

MBA STUDENT DIARY 11-12 -- Three-Year Morning MBA

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:39:21 EST

MBA STUDENT DIARY 11-12 -- Zeeshaan Mustafa

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:39:21 EST

MBA STUDENT DIARY 10-11 -- Darshan Nellary

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:39:21 EST

MBA STUDENT DIARY 10-11 -- Petar Zelic

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:39:21 EST

MBA STUDENT DIARY 09-10 -- Sanjeev Sharma

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:39:21 EST

MBA STUDENT DIARY 09-10 -- Stefanie Schram

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:39:21 EST

MBA STUDENT DIARY 08-09 -- Indrajit Chatterjee

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:39:21 EST

MBA STUDENT DIARY 07-08 -- Danny (Xiaoguang) Wang

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:39:21 EST

Before I came to Canada in 2000, I owned a small software company in China. My work experience in Canada has been in IT, finance, and broadcasting industry. I recently joined a pharmaceutical company as a software architect. Hobbies: traveling, photography, reading, jogging, hiking.

MBA STUDENT DIARY 07-08 -- Fernando Sepulveda Arriaga

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:39:21 EST

Fernando Sepulveda has been working in Gillette Latin America Northern Region in Mexico for the past 4 years. He loves all kinds of music and practicing almost every sport.

MBA STUDENT DIARY 07-08 -- Ali Al-shaabi

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:39:21 EST

I studied Electrical Engineering at McGill University, and have worked for about 2 years in the Field of Electrical Power in the renewable theory at UNESCO for a couple of months, and power transmission at Areva T and D, France's biggest player in the domain, working on projects in Libya developing the electrical network. I also run a non-profit art association on the side that I want to keep going, and bring to an upper level.

MBA STUDENT DIARY 07-08 -- Sam Crittenden

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:39:21 EST

I graduated from Queen's University in 2001 with a Computer Engineering degree and worked for a Consulting Engineering Company for 3 years. For the past 3 years I have worked at RBC as a Computer Programmer. I grew up in Oakville and have lived in Toronto for the last 6 years.

MBA STUDENT DIARY 07-08 -- Andrew Ko

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:39:21 EST

I was born and raised in Mississauga, Ontario and did my undergraduate studies at the University of Waterloo, where I received a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I have worked at Honeywell Aerospace the past four years on projects such as the Airbus A380 and the Predator B unmanned aircraft. I decided to come to Rotman because of the potential that the Integrative Thinking curriculum has in helping to redefine the MBA degree for the modern world. My hobbies include taking care of my 10-month old son and trying to find time to sleep.

MBA STUDENT DIARY 07-08 -- Jennifer Long

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:39:21 EST

Prior to Rotman, Jennifer Long worked at TD Securities for three and a half years as a Manager in Trading Operations in the Structured Arbitrage business. Jennifer loves to play sports - in the winter time, she loves to ski and in the summer time, she loves to play golf, beach volleyball and ultimate frisbee. She is an avid fan of movies as well. Upon graduation, Jennifer would like a role that will provide her with a different challenge that will utilize her creative mind.

MBA STUDENT DIARY 07-08 -- Nathalie Ly

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:39:21 EST

Born in Alberta and raised in Toronto, Nathalie has studied and worked in the IT Project Management field. Her current position is as a Sr. Business Systems Analyst at RBC, where she has worked for over 6 years. She is currently enrolled in the Three-Year Evening MBA program and chose Rotman for it's curriculum, renowned professors, and high ranking as an MBA school. Nathalie hopes to overcome the challenges of completing the MBA part-time while working full-time to further her career into the area of Strategy Consulting. Her favorite inspirational quote is: If an opportunity doesn't knock, build a door.

MBA STUDENT DIARY 07-08 -- Manu Sud

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:39:21 EST

Manu Sud has worked in IBM as a Software Engineer. He has also worked with National Research Council of Canada and in university Research labs. His recent work has been at GM where he gained experience in Marketing and Financial Analysis. Manu did his education in BASc: Electrical Engineering and BSc (graduated with distinction) from University of Toronto. Manu is a published author. He enjoys writing and besides writing for university papers, he has written technical article for IBMs developerworks and other academic publications. During his free time, Manu likes to volunteer in hospitals, library and community. He also enjoys gardening, swimming, tennis and skating. Upon graduation, his goal is to work in Banking and in Industry.

MBA STUDENT DIARY 07-08 -- Yali Wei

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 09:39:21 EST

MBA STUDENT DIARY 07-08 -- Natty Yagudin

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 09:39:21 EST

I graduated with degrees in Finance and Journalism from the University of Massachusetts. After graduation, I traveled across the US as an IT Consultant, and later worked for Moody's in New York City as a systems analyst. I moved to Canada from the US two years ago, and I'm currently enrolled in the 2-year MBA program at Rotman. While IT consulting has provided me with many challenges, my intention is to explore new career opportunities and find a new direction in my career. I am excited about what the future will bring.

MBA STUDENT DIARY 07-08 -- Shuang Zhou

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 09:39:21 EST

I did my undergrad in literature in China. I came to Canada nine years ago and changed my career to accounting. I had worked in different industries and countries before I came to the Rotman: my experience includes working for Panasonic as an interpreter in Japan and working for an import/export company as an account manager in China. The last position I held was assistant director of accounting in the finance department of the Salvation Army. Giving up a full time job and going back to school were not easy decisions; however, I believe pursuing an MBA degree provides more challenges and will allow me to find my true passion.

MBA STUDENT DIARY 06-07 -- Fernando Sepulveda Arriaga

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 09:39:21 EST

Fernando Sepulveda has been working in Gillette Latin America Northern Region in Mexico for the past 4 years. He loves all kinds of music and practicing almost every sport.

MBA STUDENT DIARY 06-09 -- Christine Canning

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 09:39:21 EST

Hailing originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Christine has lived in the Greater Toronto Area for most of her life.

MBA STUDENT DIARY 06-07 -- Arghya Chakravarty

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 09:39:21 EST

Arghya Chakravarty is a creative person who believes in expressing ideas and concepts both in oral and written form - an ideal platform for the dissemination of knowledge in his chosen field of specialization - marketing and brand management.

MBA STUDENT DIARY 06-07 -- Moira Alexandra Cowan

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 09:39:21 EST

Moira holds a Master degree in art history from the University of Toronto. Before founding her own consultancy in 2005, she worked as Director of Marketing and Exhibitions at the Corkin Shopland Gallery in Toronto, and in the Contemporary Curator office at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre in Kingston. Moira spent her formative years abroad, and has been based in Toronto since 1996.

MBA STUDENT DIARY 06-07 -- Alexandra Defreitas

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 09:39:21 EST

As a Hospitality and Tourism Management grad, Alexandra moved to New York City to work and live for 9 years. While in New York she spent some time working for the Rihga Royal Hotel, Goldman Sachs, Quadlogic Controls Inc. and Thinkpath Training LLC. During her very little spare time she went to restaurant openings, wine tasting, volunteered with kids as well as taking improv classes and performing improv. Alexandra grew up in Toronto, but considers herself a New Yorker and would like to return after completing her Rotman MBA.

MBA STUDENT DIARY 06-07 -- Teng Wen Fan

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 09:39:21 EST

Teng Fan has worked in the library and information systems field for 7 years in Vancouver. He is a competitive dragonboat and outrigger paddler. His goal is to work in information systems or operations management after graduation.

MBA STUDENT DIARY 06-07 -- Tal Gutstadt

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 09:39:21 EST

My past careers include lawyer, freelance writer and public policy consultant. I've lived and worked in Toronto, New York and Montreal, and I hope that I'll be able to use my experience at Rotman to find more opportunities for international work and travel. When not working, I spend my time officiating wrestling matches between my 2-year old and our 90-lb dog

MBA STUDENT DIARY 06-07 -- Ike Kaja

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 09:39:21 EST

Ike has worked in the US for 9 years as a Certified Public Accountant and has extensive experience providing professional accounting and tax services to his small business and individual clients. An avid motorcycler, Ike loves to travel (last trip: Ibiza!), skydive and take long road trips. With his Rotman MBA in his back pocket, Ike intends to take on a career in corporate finance.

MBA STUDENT DIARY 06-07 -- Jennifer Long

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 09:39:21 EST

Jennifer Long has worked at TD Securities for the past 3 and a half years as a Manager in Trading Operations in the Structured Arbitrage business. She currently has a number of employees reporting to her in this fast-paced and dynamic environment. Jennifer loves to play sports - in the winter time, she loves to ski and in the summer time, she loves to play golf, beach volleyball and ultimate frisbee. She is an avid fan of movies as well. Upon graduation, Jennifer would like a role that will provide her with a different challenge that will utilize her creative mind.

MBA STUDENT DIARY 06-07 -- Prateek Mohanty

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 09:39:21 EST

Prateek worked as a Data Analyst for Prognosis Capital Advisors, a Financial Consultancy Firm in Delhi, India for 14 months. He then took on life as an Entrepreneur in Hospitality sector.He constructed a Business Class Hotel with a multi-cuisine Resaurant and Bar along with a Conference room and Banquet Hall in Orissa, India.He then managed the business for 2 years. He likes to travel, sketch cartoons and play cricket. During his tenure at Prognosis, he designed the company website.

MBA STUDENT DIARY 06-07 -- Carla Pennano

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 09:39:21 EST

Carla was born in Peru and obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Universidad del Pacifico in Lima. She has worked in sales at Nextel and in marketing at a Peruvian consulting firm. She chose the Rotman School because of its Integrative Thinking approach: I am confident that Rotman will make the Financial Times top 10 list one day.

MBA STUDENT DIARY 06-07 -- Deepak Pundir

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 09:39:21 EST

I am Deepak Pundir, originally from India. Before coming to Rotman, I was working with Citigroup Japan as a Project Management Consultant. While working there, I realized that there is something extra I need to move up the corporate ladder. So I decided to do an MBA. I had the choice to opt for a one year or two year program, but I realized that a two year program would be best for me in terms of learning, networking, and the eventual application of tools and techniques that I will learn. Why Rotman? This is indeed a good question. My background is in Project Management and I plan to move into Strategy Consulting. So I was looking for a program that could cater my needs with reasonable investment. Reasonable investment, highly qualified faculty (and I mean it), excellent facility, location, and brand. Where else could I get all these besides Rotman?

MBA STUDENT DIARY 06-07 -- Aditi Saini

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 09:39:21 EST

Aditi Saini has worked as a Software Engineer with Fidelity Investments. Throughout school and undergraduate education, she has been a keen participant in extra-curricular activities be it dancing, acting or sports. She believes in enjoying what she does in life!

MBA STUDENT DIARY 06-07 -- Manu Sud

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 09:39:21 EST

MBA STUDENT DIARY 06-07 -- Richard Wiltshire

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 09:39:21 EST

Richard Wiltshire has worked in the pharmaceutical industry in Canada and the UK. Excited and optimistic about the future, Richard expects to see a revolution or two in his life time. With a wide array of interests and experiences, Richard is passionate about most things.

MBA STUDENT DIARY 05-06 -- Jessica Fung

Tue, 04 Oct 2005 09:39:21 EST

Jessica was born in Vancouver, B.C. and studied New Media at Ryerson University in Toronto. She has worked for the Goethe-Insitut in Munich and the Transmediale International Media Art Festival and Kuenstlerhaus Bethanien in Berlin. Toronto was a key factor in her choice to attend Rotman. "It's a great city, with the most diverse restaurants in the world!"

MBA STUDENT DIARY 05-06 -- Hala Kosyura

Tue, 04 Oct 2005 09:39:21 EST

Hello, my name is Hala Kosyura. I am Ukrainian, originally from L'viv, which is one of the most beautiful and fun places in the world to live. I attended Lviv State University, majoring in linguistics and world literature, to which I later added a professional accounting designation. I moved to Canada in 2001, and for the past 5 years I ran a consulting practice in microfinance/development banking for a range of different clients, such as World Bank, Bankakademie International, Bank of Indonesia, microfinance NGOs and private microfinance-focused banks. Why Rotman? Because of incredibly accomplished faculty, great fellow students, and, of course amazing Toronto!

MBA STUDENT DIARY 05-06 -- Carla Pennano

Tue, 04 Oct 2005 09:39:21 EST

MBA STUDENT DIARY 04-05 -- Romit Malhotra

Mon, 04 Oct 2004 09:39:21 EST

Hi, my name is Romit Malhotra. I am from Bangalore, one of the most beautiful cities in India. I am a mechanical engineer by qualification, who never worked as one. I have a background in technology in the banking sector. I am finding it hard to believe that I decided to hit the books again, it is too late to stop now as the Rotman MBA has started. Lemme blog my experiences as I steer through the rough waters. My incentives ?? : I get free listeners, so can avoid seeing a psychiatrist!! Happy reading

MBA STUDENT DIARY 04-05 -- Laura Manes

Mon, 04 Oct 2004 09:39:21 EST

My name is Laura Manes, and I am happy to share my experiences in the Rotman MBA program with you. I was born and raised in Toronto, then moved to the U.S. when I was a teenager, where I completed high school. I did my undergrad at U of T in International Relations, and worked for two years in Mutual Fund Sales. Although I am only 24, I have known I wanted to do my MBA for a long time and I feel ready to take this journey. I hope you enjoy reading my chronicles.

MBA STUDENT DIARY 04-05 -- Yoshit Rastogi

Mon, 04 Oct 2004 09:39:21 EST

My name is Yoshit Rastogi, and as I embark on this 2 year journey at Rotman, I invite you to share my experiences. Enroute to Toronto from Bombay, I had a 6 year stop-over in New York City which makes up the core of my professional life in Information Technology as a Senior Consultant and later as a Technology Manager. After immigrating to Canada I have finally gotten an opportunity to pursue an MBA (something I have contemplated over the years) and what better place than Rotman to do so. This Journal is an attempt to put my experiences into words, so read along and enjoy.

MBA STUDENT DIARY 04-05 -- Kedar Tupill

Fri, 03 Oct 2003 09:39:21 EST

My name is Kedar Tupil, and over the course of the next year I hope that my weekly journal entries will give you a glimpse of what the first year of the Rotman MBA program is like. I was born in India and am now a landed immigrant in Canada. My journey to Toronto from India took a slight 13-year detour in the U.S., whereI picked up a couple of Computer Science degrees and seven years of experience in the telecommunications industry as a programmer and later a product manager. So here I am at 31, back in college for an MBA. I am seated on the rollercoaster and the bar is down come along for the ride!