Spotlight Stories
Aug 21, 2025
The Intersection of Business and Technology
Sourabh Kumar, MS’25, decided to complete his master’s degree in information systems to advance his career and get a better grasp of the business side of the technology industry. Now close to graduating from the program, Kumar has improved upon his understanding of business and the economic value of his engineering work.
Aug 01, 2025
Changing Careers via the Information Systems-Bridge Program
Rupesh Rokade, MS’25, information systems-bridge, changed his master’s degree program to open a new world of possibilities in the technology and software industries. Now Rupesh is completing a co-op at Amazon Robotics and continuing to achieve his career ambitions.
Aug 01, 2025
Bridging Theory and Practice Through Co-op Experience
Mrunali Pawar, MS’25, information systems, decided to pursue a master’s degree to advance her career and improve upon her existing skills. Her co-op experience helped her apply her classroom knowledge to real-world problems leading to success in her field.
Jul 14, 2025
Changing Careers to Create Inclusive Technologies
Wenjin Xu, MS’25, information systems, was a former educator and school principal before pursuing her master’s degree. The challenges along her journey have only empowered her and solidified her dream of creating meaningful and inclusive technologies to better serve communities.
Jul 14, 2025
Building a Career at the Intersection of Technology and Purpose
Meghna Havalgi, MS’25, information systems, decided to pursue a master’s degree due to her passion for wanting to empower communities through new and innovative technological advancements. Through her co-op, classroom experiences and projects she has used her technical skills to achieve her career goals.
Jul 14, 2025
Graduate’s Co-op and Classroom Experiences Turn to Success in Software Industry
Kabir Shaikh, MS’24, information systems, graduated Northeastern University with a plethora of classroom and real-world experiences that helped further his career in the software industry.
Jul 09, 2025
Graduate’s Innovative Use of Artificial Intelligence Makes a Powerful Impact
Srivarini Mandali, MS’25, information systems, integrated her passion for technology and social change to develop innovative projects during her time at Northeastern.
Jul 09, 2025
Graduate Uses Technology as a Tool for Meaningful Change
Deshna Ashok Shah, MS’25, information systems, achieves her dream of learning how to use technology in a way to positively impact humanity through powerful curriculum and vigorous research opportunities.