Supply Chain Management Student Ambassadors

Our Supply Chain Student Ambassadors are here to provide help and information via email for prospective or new students on various topics such as the Dallas environment, housing, living expenses, academic and social life. Please feel free to reach out to them with questions.

	Yash – USA Hometown: Richardson, USA Hobbies: Music, reading, writing, traveling, any kind of sports Expected Graduation Date: Fall 2013 About Me: I have a BS in Communication Studies within the field of Corporate Communication from the UT Austin. I have held various marketing and communication internships and jobs over the years. However, I decided to change the direction of my career and head into the operations and logistics field so joined the MS SCM program at UT Dallas. So far it has been a great learning experience and I know it will continue to be a rewarding professional and academic journey. Email
	Antonio – Venezuela Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela Hobbies: Drumming, tennis, traveling, and scuba diving Expected Graduation Date: Fall 2013 About Me: I have an Industrial Engineering background with previous work experience in management consulting. I decided to come to UT Dallas because it is a highly regarded university with great focus in education excellence through faculty and research. I believe that the SCM program is well-rounded because it touches every key aspect in the Supply Chain, and offers a great variety of electives. Email
	Fiorella – Peru Hometown: Lima, Peru Hobbies: Traveling, dancing, music and movies Expected Graduation Date: Spring 2014 About Me: I have a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and professional experience in a dynamic, operations environment. I chose to develop the skills necessary to be an effective leader in SCM at UT Dallas. The program has key functional areas of supply chain in the core courses, and also there is a wide range of elective courses, allowing students to broaden their knowledge. Finally, there are many internship opportunities in Dallas area. I love SCM! Email
	Andrew – USA Hometown: Dallas, Texas Hobbies: Reading, running and swimming Expected Graduation Date: Fall, 2013 About Me: I became interested in SCM while I was finishing my undergraduate degree in Accounting. I wanted to pick a school that gave me the opportunity to earn a degree that could broaden my horizons in more than just one area. That is why I have decided to join the MS SCM program and compliment it with MBA degree as well. Let me know how can I help you I will give you my opinion. Email
	Mitra – Iran Hometown: Tehran, Iran Hobbies: Hiking, blogging, and traveling Expected Graduation Date: Summer 2013 About Me: My work experience revolved around supplier and vendor management in the oil and gas industry. After gaining my industry experience, I decided to expand my knowledge and join the MS SCM program at UT Dallas. Faculty are highly respected in the OM research community and I really enjoy the industry related projects. The program also has an excellent rate of internship and placements. I know that my SCM degree will be the key to my career success. Email
	Grace – China Hometown: Beijing, China Hobbies: Dancing, music, and traveling Expected Graduation Date: Fall 2014 About Me: My bachelor degree is in logistics management and my experiences is in purchasing and supply management with HP in China, which inspired me to explore deeper into supply chain field. I did tons of researches and finally selected MS SCM at UT Dallas. The faculty is really great, very helpful and patient and most importantly, they all have several years of professional experiences related to SCM field. I would like to tell you more if you want to talk about it. Email
	Valentina – Russia Hometown: Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia Hobbies: Traveling, swimming, dancing, tennis, yoga Expected Graduation Date: Summer 2013 About Me: I have two years of work experience in multinational oil and gas companies. I got my BS in global logistics management and finance. I looked for a place with challenging academic and extracurricular environments so I chose UT Dallas because it was one of the top rated programs in SCM across the world. I am absolutely convinced that I made a right decision by choosing UT Dallas over other schools in the world. Email
	Faisal – Saudi Arabia Hometown: Dammam, Saudi Arabia Hobbies: Jogging, Tennis, traveling and socializing Expected Graduation Date: Summer 2014 About Me: I am a Supply Chain Professional having four years’ experience in the Oil & Gas Supply Chain Industry. I decided to enrich my SCM knowledge and gain a Master degree in SCM from UT Dallas. Of course choosing UT Dallas was based on its highly rated program, excellent professors who combine practical and theoretical experience, and great location in Dallas/Ft. Worth area which is a home for number of fortune 500 companies. I’ll be more than happy to answer any questions you might have about the program or the city in general. Email
	Monica – China Hometown: Hangzhou, China Hobbies: Swimming and reading Expected Graduation Date: Summer 2013 About Me: I used to be an accounting student for five years. After I came to the U.S., I learned about supply chain management, and I became very interested. I am confident that the MS SCM program at UT Dallas enables me to broaden my horizon in the business world and achieve my career goal as business elite. Email
	Kwaku – USA Hometown: Tema, Ghana Hobbies: Soccer, anime, guitar and riding motorcycle Expected Graduation Date: Fall 2014 About Me: I love games and very cultured with a great sense of humor and spent four years in the Army, two tours (Iraq and Afghanistan). A detailed oriented individual and mission accomplisher. I became interested SCM during my last tour in Afghanistan. The magic of supplying in a combat zone is the most rewarding and important component to a successful mission. SCM is my niche and it is what I want to devote my life to. If you are interested I can let you see it in a different light. Email
	Furkan – Turkey Hometown: Istanbul, Turkey Hobbies: Music, camping, basketball, tennis, surfing Expected Graduation Date: Spring 2013 About Me: After my bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, I discovered the magnificent world of Supply Chain Management. The MS SCM program at UT Dallas is very strong and reputable and with that I will have the specific strategic and operational skills necessary to fulfill my career goals. I am confident that the intellectual environment will provide the bridge between my expectations and my academic goals. Email
	Mengdi – China Hometown: Shanxi, China Hobbies: Hiking, volleyball, traveling Expected Graduation Date: Spring 2014 About Me: I have a bachelor degree in economics and lived in San Diego for a year. Then I found that as one of the most important areas, supply chain management exerts a deep influence on the world. After scrutinizing the achievable universities with cutting-edge supply chain management programs, I selected UT Dallas. This program has a high academic reputation. I am convinced that I made a right choice to study and live in the beautiful Dallas area. Email
	Nima – Iran Hometown: Tehran, Iran Hobbies: Soccer and music Expected Graduation Date: Summer 2013 About Me: I have an industrial engineering background and worked as a senior purchaser in the oil industry. I know deciding which university to attend is one of the biggest decisions in one’s life, so I conducted lots of research and finally selected UT Dallas. The MS SCM program here is comprehensive because the curriculum covers all aspects of the supply chain area. Additionally, the program has many-experienced faculty, and they are very approachable and helpful – particularly if you are interested in doing research. Email
	Juan – Colombia Hometown: Medellin-Antioquia, Colombia Hobbies: Soccer, reading, traveling and socializing Expected Graduation Date: Summer 2014 About Me: I have an MBA with over 9 years of experience in production and distribution areas. My intent is to use my MBA knowledge, grow my strategic management skills and learn all SCM concepts so I can provide solutions to any kind of SCM and operational related issues. I am looking forward to having a quality SCM knowledge and gain experience thru internship and I am sure that UT Dallas can provide the environment I need to take this big step Email
	Larry – USA Hometown: El Paso, TX Hobbies: Camping, building computers, model trains Expected Graduation Date: Fall 2013 About Me: I have 20 years of experience in operations management in the military and health service environments. I am interested in supply chain management because of its impact on companies as a whole. Email
	Summer – China Hometown: Shanghai, China Hobbies: Dancing, traveling and music Expected Graduation Date: Summer 2014 About Me: I was an intern in Operations Department of Faurecia Holding Company in Shanghai China. The experiences ignited my interest in pursuing Supply Chain Management program. So I changed my major to SCM after I came to USA. I really love SCM ! I am convinced that I made a right decision and that would help me to achieve my career goals. I would be happy to share my experience with you. Email
	Furqan – Pakistan Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan Hobbies: Reading, traveling and socializing Expected Graduation Date: Summer 2013 About Me: I am a computer engineer and have five years of experience in the telecommunication industry in terms of product development, project management and commercial operations. While working in cross-functional teams, the dynamics of SCM fascinated me. Choosing UT Dallas was a relatively easier decision. With its graduate program ranked among the top in the US, it was an automatic choice. I Love SCM! Email
	Chao – China Hometown: Hunan, China Hobbies: Swimming, traveling, music and movie Expected Graduation Date: Summer 2014 About Me: I lived in Boston for 3 years and co-founded an employment agency company in 2011. It was when I realized the necessity of pursuing a more specialized degree so I made the decision to join the MS SCM at UT Dallas. This is a top-tier program and career oriented curriculum and I am positive that it help me to advance my future career. Email