Spotlight Stories
Apr 21, 2026
From Analytics to Application: Ashlesha Donde’s Path in Information Systems
For Ashlesha Donde, Information Systems spring 2027, technology is most powerful when it is applied with purpose—using data, software, and analytical thinking to solve real-world problems. Throughout her time at Northeastern University, Donde has shaped an academic journey defined by hands-on projects, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a strong focus on building impactful, data-driven solutions.
Apr 16, 2026
Solving Real Healthcare Problems with Tech: Naimisha Kaza’s Story
For Naimisha Kaza, Information Systems, fall ’25, technology has always been more than code—it is a tool to solve meaningful problems in healthcare. At Northeastern University’s College of Engineering, Kaza has built an academic and professional journey that bridges biomedical engineering, software development, and real-world healthcare innovation.
Apr 02, 2026
From Co-op to Full-Time: How Northeastern Launched Malaviya’s Career in Cybersecurity
Jainil Malaviya is a current student in the MS in Information Systems program. With a bachelor’s degree in computer science, where he built a strong foundation in programming, data structures, algorithms, and software development, he shares how Northeastern’s co-op program, hands-on coursework, and dedicated mentors helped him land a full-time role as a Security Engineer at Nokia Canada Inc.—before even graduating.
Mar 10, 2026
From Technical Foundations to Product Leadership
Vaishnavi Anand Kulkarni, MS’26, is an Information Systems student at Northeastern whose co-op at Google-backed startup Evenness put her at the center of a real product launch, coordinating cross-functional teams and navigating high-stakes decisions firsthand. With a background in computer science and machine learning and a consistent user-first mindset, she is now pursuing full-time product management roles where she can continue building technology that creates meaningful impact.
Nov 20, 2025
New Tool to Detect AI-Generated Text
Sohni Rais, MS’25, information systems, has been researching and developing a tool to analyze writing and detect AI-generated text.
Oct 16, 2025
Combining Skills and Experience to Build Meaningful Solutions
Aditi Ashutosh Deodhar, MS’25, information systems, through her academic journey at Northeastern, has been able to grow her skill set and experiences through impactful projects, an incredible co-op opportunity and participating in vigorous hackathons.
Oct 16, 2025
Designing and Developing Intelligent Systems
Arslan Parkar, MS’26, information systems, at Northeastern, has been at the forefront of designing and developing innovative projects that create solutions using AI to address complex problems.
Oct 16, 2025
Addressing Problems by Leveraging AI and Machine Learning
Vrushti Nilesh Shah, MS’26, information systems, decided to deepen her technical expertise by coming to Northeastern. Throughout her time in her master’s program, she has developed ambitious projects and completed complex coursework that have strengthened her skills and abilities.