The Intersection Podcast Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business

Ten years ago, the term “data” was mostly used by people in finance, accounting, or STEM-related fields. Nowadays, professionals in all industries rely on data to help them find solutions to their organization’s challenges.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and Full-time MBA student Analisa Wade talks with Sridhar Narasimhan, co-director of the Business Analytics Center and one of the professors in the 100% online Business Analytics Graduate Certificate program at Scheller. Sridhar teaches Business Analytics for Managers, a foundational course in the program that introduces students to the key tools and concepts in business analytics, such as linear regressions, experimental design, data sets, and more.

Listen to the episode as Sridhar discusses the benefits of the course, how these different tools are applied to business problems, and how his students are putting their new skills into practice in their careers.

Janice Jean, Full-time MBA ’25, received the best Christmas present in 2023: She secured her summer internship at Dropbox as the MBA supply chain intern. The internship checked all the boxes Janice was looking for. She wanted to intern in the tech industry, work in the operations and supply chain function, and be on the West Coast. It was her dream come true.

Tune into this episode of The Intersection Podcast as host and Full-time MBA student Analisa Wade talks with Janice about navigating her internship research journey and how Janice’s advisor, Caroline Player, Jones MBA Career Center career coach and corporate relations manager, helped her with interview prep, the recruiting process, and more.

Beginning an MBA program is a huge accomplishment. As you start this rewarding yet challenging journey, you’ll have questions about internships and job recruitment, orientation, resume workshops, career fairs, and more.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, Analisa Wade dives deep into these questions with Dave Deiters, Jones MBA Career Center leader. Dave has more than 35 years of senior leadership experience in the management consulting and technology industries and is a guiding light for many Scheller students on their MBA career quest.

Listen to the episode as Dave shares tips on the internship recruiting timeline, building a relationship with your career advisor, representing your best self, and more.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and MBA student Analisa Wade sits down with two Full-time MBA students, Azell Francis and Tony Holubik, to reflect on their MBA experience before graduating from the Scheller College of Business.

Azell is a dual degree Ph.D. student and will be working as a consultant at Strategy& after graduation. Tony is the former president of the Graduate Business Council (GBC) and is stepping into a position at Bain & Company.

They describe their journeys through the MBA program as transformative, discussing how they evolved personally and professionally and recounting their favorite memories and classes. One key aspect they emphasize is the importance of personal mottos that guided them during challenging times. Tony shares how his motto "Lead from the front" helped guide his actions as president of GBC, and Azell reflects on her motto, "SOAR.”

They also share advice for incoming MBA students and first-year students on opportunities such as networking, engaging in extracurricular activities, or exploring diverse learning opportunities.

Tune in to the episode to learn more about Azell and Tony and the lessons they’ve learned throughout their MBA journey.

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In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and first-year MBA student Analisa Wade sits down with two dual degree students, Leah Cabrera and Wyatt Williams, to discuss their journeys of pursuing an MBA and another master's degree at Georgia Tech.

Leah is earning her Master’s in City Planning from the College of Design alongside her MBA. Wyatt is obtaining his MBA and a Master’s in Environmental Engineering from the College of Engineering. In the episode, they discuss their motivations to earn two degrees simultaneously, the synergies between their programs, and the exciting opportunities that arise from blending their different skills. They also share the challenges of managing double coursework and offer advice for students thinking about taking the same path.

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In honor of Women’s History Month, the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business is celebrating students and women in the Scheller community through a series of podcast interviews about their experiences at Georgia Tech.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and first-year MBA student Analisa Wade talks with Teresa Smith, Scheller Advisory Board member, and Aubrey DeAugustinis, BSBA ‘24, about the origins of their relationship and how Teresa became Aubrey’s mentor.

The two first met when Aubrey was interviewing for the Dean’s Scholarship in high school and reconnected during Aubrey’s first year at Scheller. Since then, they have fostered a meaningful, strong connection over the past four years. They discuss the strategies that guide their mentorship journey, Teresa’s career advice to Aubrey, lessons they’ve learned from each other, and tips for finding mentors and sustaining these valuable relationships.

Tune in to discover how mentorship can transform careers and academic achievement.