Shivani Tayade MSBA 25

Shivani Tayade

I chose UC Davis for its rigorous, analytics-driven curriculum and its unbeatable San Francisco location — the perfect blend of academic depth and real-world industry exposure.

Working with classmates deepens our understanding and builds friendships. The professors are great—they care about our success and are always ready to help with questions about classes or our futures. This mix of diversity, teamwork and support makes me excited to study at UC Davis and grow in such a wonderful place.

Student Leadership Experience

  • Vice president, Directors' Student Advisory Committee, UC Davis Graduate School of Management
  • Peer mentor, project lead, Wells Fargo, HSBC

Previous Education

  • Bachelor of Engineering in mechanical engineering, University of Pune

Previous Work Experience

  • Analytical consultant, commerical banking, Wells Fargo
  • Data analyst, retail banking and wealth management, HSBC

Fun Facts

  • When I'm not diving into data analytics, you can find me developing a chatbot engine to help researchers at UC Berkeley — turning complex data into something even a non-techie can use!
  • I’m known for making everything from biryani to desserts absolutely delicious — rumor has it, the secret ingredient is just a whole lot of love (and maybe a dash of extra, extra spice).