Shivjyot Brar MSBA 27

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 I chose UC Davis because I always wanted to do something that blends technical skills with business decision making, and the MSBA program was the best fit.

In my previous internships, I worked with data but never learned how to turn it into business value. The year-long practicum stood out the most to me, since it gives me the opportunity to work on a real world problem. The San Francisco location was another deciding factor, since being close to big tech companies opens up more networking and job opportunities.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Vice President, MSBA Directors' Student Advisory Committee, UC Davis
  • Mentor, Math Tutoring Buddies Program, California State University, Sacramento

Previous Education

  • Bachelor of Science in computer science, California State University, Sacramento

Previous Work Experience

  • AI Intern, Customer Experience, Yellow.ai
  • ERP Solutions Intern, Eastern Software Systems

Fun Facts

  • I speak and understand around eight languages.
  • Playing a game of chess is one of my favorite ways to unwind.
  • I love taking photos, and I never get tired of capturing the Golden Gate Bridge.

Editor’s note: This profile was created when the UC Davis Master of Science in Business Analytics program was located in San Francisco. Beginning with the incoming 2027 cohort, the program will move to our main campus in Davis. Learn more about the UC Davis MSBA.