Technology in the private sector has been the key focus of most of my academic work since I enrolled in the University at Albany's MBA program. At the start of my second year, my advisor, Professor Lakshmi Mohan suggested that I apply for a GA position at CTG. Working at CTG helps me hone my research skills by providing me ample opportunities and avenues to learn state-of-the-art technologies and their applications in government agencies.

I graduated with a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from Wayne State University, Detroit, MI in 2002. I then worked as an intern/co-op in GE Power Systems, Schenectady for about two years, following which I joined the MBA program at UAlbany in Fall 2003. I have been involved in a project at the New York State and Local Retirement Systems in the Office of State Comptroller since the first year of the program. My role in this project is to work with the Web Development team of the IT division to help develop programs and generate data needed for various measures. The data is then represented graphically in the system.

I will be completing my MBA program with a specialization in MIS in May 2005. Following this, I hope to get a full-time job in the IT industry in the US.

Since joining CTG in September 2004 as a Graduate Assistant, I have been involved in a research project by conducting a literature review, collecting data, and assisting in data analysis. I have also had the opportunity to work with my supervisor in preparing project proposals, task plans, and facilitation plans for the project. I strongly believe that this valuable experience and knowledge that I am gaining will expand my horizons and improve my prospects of securing a job in the IT sector.

I am a quiet and reserved person with a great sense of humor. I also like to travel and visit new places.