Federico Acabbi
MBA 12
Federico Acabbi
MBA 12
Associate
Barclays Capital
Menlo Park, California
“The Berkeley MBA curriculum builds on solid core classes with experiential learning opportunities. You can really design your own path. The core course Problem Finding, Problem Solving helps you see issues from other peoples’ perspectives. That leads to new, unexpected solutions.”
Matthew Acalin
MBA 12
Matthew Acalin
MBA 12
Product Manager
O-Desk
Redwood City, California
“There are amazing reservoirs of energy among my classmates. You get the strong sense that you are part of something bigger than yourself.”
Nitin Agrawal
MBA 12
Nitin Agrawal
MBA 12
International Talent Programmer
Aker Solutions
Oslo, Norway
“You are bombarded with innovative, entrepreneurial opportunities at Berkeley-Haas. Even if you didn’t start your MBA thinking about entrepreneurship, almost everyone has the thought ‘Should I give it a shot?’ at some point. If you want to do it, this is the place to be.”
Amara Aigbedion
MBA 13
Amara Aigbedion
MBA 13
Internship:
Apple
Cupertino, California
“I started using the Haas Alumni Network before classes even started. I reached out to an alum who works at Microsoft to learn more about the company. When my interest shifted to Apple, a staff member in the Alumni Relations Office connected me with someone there. It is great to meet alums who are so eager to help students.”
Laura Bentzien
MBA 12
Laura Bentzien
MBA 12
Account Manager
PIMCO
Newport Beach, California
“From my angle, the flexibility of the Berkeley MBA curriculum is what makes it work. The core classes give you a great foundation, and then you can tailor your degree with choices from a wide range of electives.”
Molly Bode
MBA/MPH 14
Molly Bode
MBA/MPH 14
Previous Job:
Global Health Program Officer
The Dartmouth Center for Health Care Delivery Science
Hanover, New Hampshire and Haiti
“If you want to get an MBA/MPH, this is the place to do it. The integration between Haas and the School of Public Health is seamless and you are embraced by a program and by people who really want to help you craft your career path.”
Raj Brahmbhatt
MBA 13
Raj Brahmbhatt
MBA 13
Internship:
Nestle
Oakland, California
“Coming from an investment banking background, I was familiar with building complex financial models in Excel. It was a revelation to learn how to build simple and intuitive models in Designing Financial Models That Work. Professor Sarah Tasker helped me understand how to demystify finance models for people who don’t live and breathe finance.”
Alison Brock
MBA 13
Alison Brock
MBA 13
Internship:
American Express
New York City, New York
“My Corporate Social Responsibility project reinforced the importance of social impact initiatives in the for-profit sector. My team worked with a textile firm that wanted to integrate sustainability principles as it launched a new, private label line of yoga apparel.”
Marissa Chacko
MBA 12
Marissa Chacko
MBA 12
Product Manager
Zynga
San Francisco, California
“I used the Haas Alumni Network to set up meetings within the tech sector in the New York area. I was pleased that people were so incredibly responsive and helpful. I really felt welcomed.”
Bernardo Cordero
MBA 12
Bernardo Cordero
MBA 12
Co-founder
Bazaya.com.mx
Mexico City, Mexico
“Being a career-switcher, I knew that I would need the stronger academic formation and the larger network of quality connections and colleagues that only an MBA can give you. I fell in love with Berkeley-Haas from the moment I saw it. I found a true community here.”
Claudia Dias
MBA 12
Claudia Dias
MBA 12
Treasury Analyst
Juniper Networks
Sunnyvale, California
“My professors are amazing. They are really good at matching the academic point of view with examples from the real world."
Christian Eder
MBA 12
Christian Eder
MBA 12
Associate
Wells Fargo Securities
San Francisco, California
“The Career Management Office was always on top of the key dates and activities we should be doing in our internship searches. Their reminders and workshops kept me organized. And the second-year career coaches were a great resource. They gave good advice and useful mock interviews. I’m looking forward to returning that favor next year when I’m a career coach.”
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