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Flexibility, Breadth, and Research Opportunities

(M.A.S. DATA SCIENCE '18)

Megha Lokanadham selected Illinois Institute of Technology’s Data Science program for many reasons. She says, “The reason I chose Illinois Tech over other schools was because of the flexibility of the...

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Bringing Data to Life

(M.A.S. DATA SCIENCE '18)

Vinod Rao chose Illinois Institute of Technology because of the Data Science program’s uniqueness. The hands-on faculty provide a personable experience to the individual student, the departments...

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Skills for Career Success

(M.A.S. DATA SCIENCE '18)

Manoj Kumar Gaddam chose Illinois Institute of Technology’s Data Science program because the university is one of the top 20 institutions in this field of study and is also a pioneer in adapting data...

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Relevant and Precise Coursework

(M.A.S. Data Science ’16)

Mamta Kanvinde received the Master of Data Science in 2016 and to this day still uses notes from coursework to assist in her job tasks. She received a M.S. in computer science in Mumbai, India, before...

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A Better Approach to Problem Solving

(M.A.S. Data Science ’16)

Niharika Karia currently works as a data scientist at Aspen Tech, a company that specializes in process optimization. She is using machine learning to build predictive models for the oil and chemical...

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Digging Deeper, Asking Questions

(M.A.S. Data Science ’16)

Utkarsh Khanna knows that Illinois Tech’s data science program was the best choice for him. Khanna is a software developer at Google and was recruited by someone who saw his LinkedIn profile. “If it...

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Practicum Translates to Work Experience

(M.A.S. Data Science ’17)

Rakesh Adhikesavan most valued the practicum in the Master of Data Science program because it prepared him for real-world application. “This was a great real-world experience,” he says. “Illinois Tech...

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Resources for Your Career

(M.A.S. Data Science ’17)

Denis Bajic sees the Illinois Tech data science program as a key factor in his current professional success. He greatly appreciates its hands-on approach to solving actual problems using tools and...

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Learning the Tools and Technology

(M.A.S. DATA SCIENCE ’17)

Ying Wu recounts her experience in Illinois Tech’s data science program as the foundation for landing her first job after graduation. “The data science program provides students with in-depth computer...

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Advancing Her Career Through an Advanced Degree

(M.S. COMPUTATIONAL DECISION SCIENCE AND OPERATIONS RESEARCH ’18)

Nithya Mahadevan (M.S. CDSOR ’18) was in her fifth year of working for Mu Sigma when she decided to go back to school to get her master’s degree. She had held increasingly responsible positions in...

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