Rajan Ramadass
“I am thrilled to be nearing the end of MSOM journey I started in January 2022, and it has been an incredible experience.
When I started this program, I was preparing to transition from middle management to director level, and I wanted to equip myself with a master’s degree that would give me an edge when interviewing for director-level positions. Each course in the program was designed as “Learn it today , Use tomorrow”, and with so many elective options available, I was able to customize the program to meet my personal goal of transitioning from a Data Architect to Leadership roles. From the prerequisite courses to the core and electives, I enjoyed every aspect of the program.
A few courses to highlight :
Operations Management for Service Sector – Service being an intangible component, the approaches for managing development & marketing software services like AI/Data Science are more challenging , this course helped learning tools and techniques that can be readily applied.
Human Factors – Anything we design, or build should serve humans, Learnt a lot about the human-system interactions through this course.
Leadership Principles – You don’t need a title to become a leader, Learnt a lot about influencing without authority through this course.
As Data/Decision Support Systems & AI are becoming more of a utility and data is becoming a commodity, my MSOM education has prepared me to optimize processes and data flows, manage large diverse teams distributed across geographies/organizations, improve quality in acquiring and distributing data, and make informed decisions supported by data. These skills will be relevant throughout my career and will set me apart as a leader in my industry.
I am grateful for the support of my advisor, instructors, and MSOM Program directors. They have been with me every step of the way, providing guidance, encouragement, and inspiration. Their commitment to my education and growth has been invaluable.
As I prepare to graduate, I am filled with confidence, joy, and thankfulness. I have accomplished something significant, and I am ready to take on new challenges as a leader. I am excited to see where my MSOM education could take me, and I am grateful for the opportunities that lie ahead.
Again, Completing my MSOM program has been an incredibly fulfilling experience. I have gained valuable knowledge and skills that will serve me well throughout my career, and I am excited to see where this journey takes me next.”