Spotlight Stories
Mar 10, 2026
From Technical Foundations to Product Leadership: Vaishnavi Kulkarni’s Northeastern Journey
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.
Sep 23, 2025
Expanding Skills and Broadening Opportunities
Sayantika Pal, MS’25, information systems, after gaining valuable work experience after completing her bachelor’s degree, was looking to broaden her career opportunities and advance her skill set as an engineer. With the technology industry growing and new, innovative technological advancements emerging, Pal was ready to join a master’s program that would prepare her to embark on a new career path.
Sep 09, 2025
Information Systems Program Shaped Student’s Career Aspirations
Ashutosh Vinod Dwivedi, MS’25, information systems, earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Mumbai, graduating with departmental honors. He began his professional career as an equity analyst at Motilal Oswal and later worked as a data analyst at Godrej & Boyce, gaining hands-on experience with large-scale data systems and analytics. He chose to pursue a master’s degree at Northeastern University because of the school’s unique, curated courses and career advancing co-op program.
Aug 22, 2025
Continuing Education to Develop Projects That Matter
Muskan Deepak Raisinghani, MS’25, information systems, wanted to continue her academic journey with a master’s degree to gain exposure to advanced technologies and industry practices. During her time in the information systems program, she has had a variety of incredible career development opportunities that have helped her reach her career ambitions.