MSBAi
Meet the MSBAi Student Ambassadors
Connect with recent graduates and current MS Business Analytics and AI students who can answer questions about their experience studying at Texas McCombs, career management/outcomes, and life in the program. Student ambassadors don't address admissions questions but can share their personal experiences as a MSBAi student.
Current AMBASSADORS
Arjun Rajesh
MSBAi Class of 2027
Meet Arjun
- Hometown: Tyler, Texas
- Undergraduate Major: Statistics and Data Science
- Months of Work Experience: 6
- “Coming into the program as a bridge student can be daunting, and I would like to reassure anyone thinking of applying to submit their application, because I thoroughly enjoy being a student here.”
- View Arjun’s LinkedIn
Alumni AMBASSADORS
Anita Yadav
MSBAi Class of 2025
Meet Anita
- Hometown: Kuruksh, India
- Undergraduate Major: Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Months of Work Experience: 108
- “I have mentored many colleagues at my workplace and have witnessed their growth which has been incredibly fulfilling for me. I want to create a similar supportive environment for new students at the university.”
- View Anita’s LinkedIn
Jyoti Kumari
MSBAi Class of 2025
Meet Jyoti
- Hometown: Uttar Pradesh, India
- Undergraduate Major: Mechanical Engineering
- Months of Work Experience: 65
- “I am interested in serving as a student ambassador to guide prospective applicants, just as I was supported during my own journey.”
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Arantza Garcia Delfin
MSBAi Class of 2025
Meet Arantza
- Hometown: Monterrey, MX
- Undergraduate Major: Computer Science
- Months of Work Experience: 26
- “I would like to inspire more international students to enroll in the master’s degree.”
- View Arantza’s LinkedIn
Alex Parson
MSBAi Class of 2025
Meet Alex
- Hometown: Layton, Utah
- Undergraduate Major: Economics
- Months of Work Experience: 30
- “I’d like to assist future students with their admissions process”
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Aryan Shah
MSBAi Class of 2025
Meet Aryan
- Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Undergraduate Major: MIS & Supply Chain Management
- Months of Work Experience: 3
- “The student ambassador’s from last year were extremely helpful to me, especially during the winter happy hour. I hope to be a similar resource for prospective students as well!”
Alina Hota
MSBAi Class of 2026
Meet Alina
- Hometown: Delhi, India
- Undergraduate Major: Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Months of Work Experience:36
- “Before joining the program, I had the chance to speak with Anita Yadav, a student ambassador from the previous MSBAi cohort. I had a million questions, about coursework, living in Austin, recruiting, and even what to pack. She answered all of them with so much honesty and patience, and that conversation played a huge role in my decision to join McCombs. It made the program feel more real, more human, and far less intimidating.”
- View Alina’s LinkedIn
Bhagya Puppala
MSBAi Class of 2026
Meet Bhagya
- Hometown: Bapatla, India
- Undergraduate Major: Computer science Engineering – AIML
- Months of Work Experience: 36
- “As someone who transitioned from corporate to being a student again, I understand how valuable peer insights can be when navigating career pivots.”
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Lena Weissman
MSBAi Class of 2026
Meet Lena
- Hometown: Scottsdale, Arizona
- Undergraduate Major: Marketing and Management Information Systems
- Months of Work Experience: 0
- “When I was considering applying to the MSBAi program last year, I reached out to a student ambassador, Sarah, on Linkedin. It was nice to see someone with a similar background as me that I could relate to– a recent graduate with a marketing background and less developed technical skills but wanting to grow in this area. She played a major part in my understanding of what to expect from the program before I applied, and getting me excited to start. I want to help prospective and new students in the same way.”
- View Lena’s LinkedIn
Manny Escalante
MSBAi Class of 2026
Meet Manny
- Hometown: Houston, Texas
- Undergraduate Major: Finance
- Months of Work Experience: 3
- “I know what it feels like to be full of questions and unsure of the path forward. I never even considered pursuing a master’s degree until a career coach introduced me to MSBAi, and that moment sparked a journey that has already shaped me in meaningful ways. I would love to serve as a resource for others who are curious about the program, offering both answers and perspective.”
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Melissa Cai Shi
MSBAi Class of 2026
Meet Melissa
- Hometown: San Jose, Costa Rica
- Undergraduate Major: Actuarial Science & Applied Statistics
- Months of Work Experience: 36
- “I’m excited to be that friendly voice helping prospective and new MSBAi students navigate the “Is this right for me?” moments and “How do I survive this?” questions. I believe the best advice comes from someone who’s been there, done that, and lived to laugh about it.”
- View Melissa’s LinkedIn
Rohini Sondole
MSBAi Class of 2026
Meet Rohini
- Hometown: Nagpur, India
- Undergraduate Major: Computer Technology
- Months of Work Experience: 66
- “After several years in industry, I joined McCombs to sharpen my technical skills and gain a strategic view of how data drives business impact. The MSBAi journey has been transformative, and I’m happy to share insights on coursework, career prep, and life in the program.”
- View Rohini’s LinkedIn
Simoni Dalal
MSBAi Class of 2026
Meet Simoni
- Hometown: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
- Undergraduate Major: Economics
- Months of Work Experience: 56
- “I’m most excited to help build opportunities for and within McCombs. Having personally benefitted from the guidance of student ambassadors in my own MSBAi journey, it would be a full-circle moment to now serve in that role for others.”
- View Simoni’s LinkedIn