Master’s in Information Technology Management students talk about their invaluable academic experiences at the UT Dallas Jindal School of Management, providing advice, perspective, and vision.
KUMAR GAURAV, MS ITM ‘17
I embarked on a transformative journey at the UT Dallas, seeking to break free from professional stagnation. With 4 years of experience in project management and data analysis, I yearned for fresh skills and perspectives. The MS ITM program became my gateway to revitalization. Immersing myself in data warehousing, in-memory processing, and mastering data modeling, statistics and visualizations, I emerged equipped to seize challenging opportunities as a data engineer. The friendly environment, stellar faculties, and impactful courses have truly been the pillars of my successful transition and ongoing growth in the dynamic field of information technology.
Tushar Mumbaikar, MSITM ’23
Combining my robust SAP Sales and Distribution background with a strategic choice, I enrolled in JSOM’s MS-ITM curriculum at UT Dallas. Opting for the SAP Alliance-guided Enterprise System track was deliberate, as it offers a diverse range of SAP courses and valuable SAP TS410 certification. This has significantly enriched my functional and technical expertise across multiple SAP domains. UT Dallas’ alignment with industry standards ensures a solid foundation and coupled with my existing skills, positions me well for roles requiring functional understanding and technical implementation within SAP.
Mani Atukuri, MSITM’ 23
HIRS Analyst | Paccar
Hello, my name is Mani Deep Atukuri. I pursued my master’s degree from ITM with a concentration in Enterprise Systems. My journey with SAP began when I worked at my first job with SuccessFactors, which piqued my interest and led me to pursue higher studies in the same field. During my first semester, I took the ERP with SAP course under the guidance of Professor Lou Thompson.
Arun Ravichandran, MS ITM’ 23
SAP Solution Engineer
Kaar Technologies Inc
I am happy to write a testimonial about the SAP Users Group and Professor Lou Thompson, the Director of the Enterprise Systems Graduation Program. My experience with both the SAP Users Group (SUG) and Professor Thompson’s courses has been nothing short of transformative.
Rajya Gaddipati, MS ITM’ 23
SAP Business Consultant
Lennox International
The MS ITM program at UT Dallas has been an enriching and great learning experience. As an SAP MM Functional Consultant, with about 3.5 years of experience, UT Dallas’s Enterprise Systems track was the ideal track for me. The courses of the Enterprise Systems track are designed to help students accumulate valuable technical skills currently in demand in the industry.
Purnima Samal – MS ITM’ 23
SAP Business Consultant
Mohawk | Dal-Tile
The penchant to expand the domain of my knowledge in SAP and Management strategies landed me in UTD. Choosing the ITM Program which has a flexible curriculum perfectly complemented my skill sets. The courses MIS 6319 and 6332 gives hands-on experience both as an SAP end user and a SAP Consultant.
Ruchita Parikh, MS’21
Technology Associate Consultant, SAP
With a background in SAP consulting, I wanted to pursue a master’s program that provided the right blend of SAP and management courses. The Information Technology and Management program at UT Dallas is one such program that offers the dedicated Enterprise Systems track with SAP courses and diverse options for electives.
Mallika Siripurapu, MS’21
Jr Programming Analyst, ELXR Technologies
UTD’S MSITM program has given me an opportunity to tailor the subjects in the course based on my interest and engage in the student clubs based on affinity to the technology stack. It was an enriching experience learning and working alongside professors, especially in the Enterprise Systems concentration.
Apoorwa Joshi, MS’21
Associate Technology Consultant, SAP America
My journey to Masters Degree has been spectacular and memorable. Having my interest in SAP and choosing the UTD ITM program for its versatile curriculum which has an Enterprise Systems track perfectly complimented my skill sets in the SAP Security domain.
Bhushan Sonmale, MS’21
Technology Risk Consultant, Ernst & Young
You will never fall short of opportunities in the MSITM Program at UT Dallas, only if you are looking in the right direction. I have had the best time of my academic career with these opportunities and the experiences crafted out of them.
Bhushan Vishal, MS’19
SAP Analyst, Wolters Kluwer
Enterprise system track being offered at UTD consisting of SAP courses MIS6319 & MIS6332 helped me in enhancing my functional and technical knowledge in various SAP functional domains. As a supply chain graduate, I got benefited from the course as SAP knowledge gained during the course also helped me in getting an internship.
Anvay Thakare
Vistex Consultant, Vistex Inc.
The MSITM program with its versatility and flexibility and its alliance with SAP has shaped my career in a way I always dreamed. Enterprise System track and SAP TS410 certification along with my experience as TA for SAP courses at the university, has helped me achieve skills and step into the world of SAP.
Snehasis Dutta ’20
SAP Functional Consultant, Infosys
Having a well-rounded experience in SAP domain, it was a conspicuous decision to join UT Dallas to pursue my career in Information Technology and Management. The ITM program offers flexible courses and constituted of different tracks. The Enterprise System track was a perfect fit for me which helped me to upraise my knowledge in various functional domains in SAP.
Neethu Narayanan, MS’20
Database Developer, Copart Inc
The journey at UTD has been eventful and life changing. The two years spent at UTD has helped me grow personally and professionally. I was learning new and challenging things every day.
Anand Muraleedharan, MS’20
Data Engineer, Visual BI Solutions
I could easily find a match in the Information Technology Management program as it gave a lot of flexibility in the choice of courses and opportunity to enlist in a minor career track as I majored in ITM. Given my career alignment, minoring in Enterprise Systems was beyond question.
Kevin Fernandes, MS’21
Current MS ITM Student
I only had two criteria while searching for the perfect degree and a University to pursue my Masters in, the first being a good mixture of technical and business courses and the second, the school I would study in had to be a well-reputed.
Rhea DSouza, MS’21
Current MS ITM Student
Having a little over 2 years’ experience working with data and processes, I was seeking a graduate degree that aligned with my goals and interests. As I stumbled upon JSOM’s MS-ITM curriculum at UT Dallas, I knew my search was over and that this was the place I wanted to be. The MS-ITM program is a perfect amalgam of technical, business and management courses.
Idahosa Iyawe, MS’21
Current MS ITM Student
I had my undergraduate degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering at the unique University of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria, after which for roughly 6 years, I was privileged to work with OVH Energy, one of the largest indigenous downstream companies in Nigeria.
Gowtham Senthilkumar, MS’19
Business Intelligence Consultant, Sisense
The coursework for all the courses in the program are individually tailor-made for making students successful at the Enterprise level.
Haoxuan Bao, MS’18
SAP Finance Business Analyst, Illumina
With my consistent passion about SAP and remarkable deliverables given by the Program, I finally found my dream job.
Garima Chaurasia, MS’17
Senior BI Consultant, Visual BI Solutions
Being technically sound, I wanted to explore and grow my functional knowledge as well.
Amanda Kolailat, MS’18
SAP Certified Consultant
I feel so blessed that UTD incorporated a competitive edge by offering information systems certifications that could be catered to any potential business.
Shreeparna Patnaik, MS’18
Associate Application Developer, American Family Insurance
Choosing UTD and graduating with a Master’s degree in Information Technology and Management has been one of my best decisions till date.
Harish Kakkeria, MS’16
Big Data Engineer, iOLAP, Inc
The course structure in the Information Technology and Management major in JSOM is well organized with focus on Enterprise Resource Planning, Big Data…
Bharat Vannekuti, MS’16
Data Analyst, Indeed.com
During my time as a Information Technology and Management graduate student, I have proudly witnessed taking Enterprise Resource Planning Track.
Paige Ye Xiang, MS’12
SAP Consultant, Capgemini
The UTD ITM program has various events which is a great opportunity to network with people within and outside the university.
Akin Olutunla, MS’07
Consulting Manager
JSOM has a very dedicated faculty committed to students having the very best education and experience.
Swaroop Prince, MS’16
Consultant, Deloitte
The ITM-MIS program of UT Dallas has provided me with the right platform to grow both personally and professionally. It has not just been a program but a life changing experience, the Jindal School of Management provides the right environment to help students achieve their goals and aspirations. .
Vidhyadhar Venkatesan, MS’18
SAP Cloud Solutions Consultant, ERP Logic
I was really impressed with the course structure of MS ITM especially Enterprise Systems track.
Akshatkumar Abhaykumar, MS’14
SAP Consultant, Dart Container Corporation
I believe Jindal School of management has constantly been uncompromisingly running towards the mission of refining learners through enterprise systems.
Krishna Chaitanya Varma Rudraraju, MS’15
SAP Consultant
The enterprise courses offered at UTD have helped me to gain the functional and technical expertise in ERP and SAP.
Spruha Dhamange, MS’13
Senior Consultant, Capgemini
The MS ITM Program at JSOM has been nothing but a rich, transformative experience for my career and life.
Chao Li, MS’14
Senior IT Auditor
Since the ITM major is directly guided by SAP Alliance program, the education provided here is more practical, specific and job oriented.
Garima Rao, MS’17
Experienced Associate – Risk Assurance (Financial Services), PwC
The most distinguished aspect of the ITM program is its versatility and pliancy.
Duke Solomon, MS’17
SAP SCM/TM Consultant
I found the Information Systems coursework at JSOM attractive and stood apart from other schools. ITM provided ample opportunities to build on my experience.
Tanvi Sawhney, MS’18
Consultant, Deloitte
The MS ITM program at UT Dallas has been a life-changing experience. As a Chemical Engineer with about 3 years of experience as an SAP Technical Consultant, UT Dallas’s Enterprise Systems track was the perfect fit for me.
Anay Nagarkar, MS’17
Business Analyst, Intuit Inc.
As an International graduate working at a major company in the Silicon Valley, I believe the MS ITM program at The University of Texas at Dallas has played a defining role in my journey. The course structure of the ITM program at UT Dallas manages to perfectly balance the scale between the most recent tools and technologies, and their application to the business. .
Simone Luong, MS’15
Business Analyst, UTC Aerospace Systems
The SAP TERP10 certification course was an intense, but eye-opening, experience, and this certification provided creditability to my SAP skills during my job search.
Arati Deshpande, MS’18
SAP Certified Associate
In past 2 years, in the MSITM program, I improved my SAP ERP skills and eventually got a full-time job in the same field.
Sai Krishna, MS’16
Senior Consultant, Ernst & Young
The program is a great blend of technical and business skills is very important to manage an organization’s IT resources.
Alen D’souza, MS’18
Senior Internal Auditor, Compass Minerals
During my search for universities for Masters, I was specifically looking for SAP-based curriculum.
Kunal Shah, MS’18
Programmer Analyst, Walmart
The MS ITM program has been an enriching experience and has always churned out new surprises.
Praneeth Gummaraju, MS’19
Cloud Support Associate, Amazon Web Services
I chose to pursue my Master’s degree the UTD because the program covered a wide range of areas and offered 5 tracks which are highly valued in the market.
Swetha Pearam, MS’19
SAP Consultant, Vistex
The SAP TERP10 certification indeed helped me explore various other products of SAP and their impact in the business processes.
Parikshit Suhaney, MS’19
Associate Consultant – SAP Technology, PwC
My decision of pursuing masters in IT management at UT Dallas was highly dependent on the versatile courses offered by Enterprise Department and today as an alumnus I see it as a life-changing decision of my life. Coming from an electronics engineering background and 2 years of SAP consulting experience, UT Dallas Enterprise Systems track was a perfect fit for me and helped me to excel in both technical as well as managerial skills.
Nilabja Chowdhury, MS’19
ETL Lead, ThinkWhyks
Jindal School has helped me build on my Enterprise Data Engineering career, with significant exposure to both technology and business.
Merin George, MS’19
Business Analyst, F5 Networks
After working for 3 years in the SAP domain, taking up ERP for master’s was an obvious choice. I wanted to get an overall understanding of how the different modules function and connect. I joined SUG to network with fellow SAP enthusiasts and learn more about the latest developments. What I did not expect was how much fun it would be and how it would shape my future.